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5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® Quadro FX470 chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and JBOD for three independent Serial ATA channels. Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1. Boot the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Set the SATA Mode select item to [RAID]. See section 4.3.5 IDE Configuration for details. 3. Save your changes and Exit Setup. • Due to chipset limitation, when set any of SATA ports to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together. • Make sure to re-enter your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared; otherwise, the system will not recognize your RAID setup. • For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User Guide" found in your motherboard support DVD. • When using Windows® XP operating system, make sure to install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions. ASUS TW100-E5 5-3

Section	Page
Contents	3
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 System package contents	12
1.2 Serial number label	12
1.3 System specifications	13
1.4 Front panel features	15
1.5 Rear panel features	16
1.6 Internal features	17
1.7 LED information	18
1.7.1 Front panel LED	18
1.7.2 LAN (RJ-45) LEDs	18
Chapter 2: Hardware setup	19
2.1 Chassis covers	20
2.1.1 Removing the left side cover	20
2.1.2 Removing the right side cover	21
2.2 Motherboard overview	22
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	23
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	23
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink	26
2.4 System memory	28
2.4.1 Overview	28
2.4.2 Memory configurations	29
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	30
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	30
2.5 Installing hard disk drives	31
2.6 Installing 5.25-inch drives	33
2.6.1 Removing the front panel cover	33
2.6.2 Installing an additional 5.25-inch drive	34
2.7 Expansion cards	36
2.7.1 Installing expansion cards	36
2.7.2 Configuring an expansion card	37
2.7.3 Interrupt assignments	38
2.8 Removing the system fan	39
2.9 Connecting cables	40
Chapter 3: Motherboard info	41
3.1 Motherboard layouts	42
3.2 Jumper	45
3.3 Connectors	46
3.3.1 Rear panel connectors	46
3.3.2 Internal connectors	48
Chapter 4: BIOS infomation	55
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	56
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	56
4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	59
4.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk	60
4.1.4 AFUDOS utility	61
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	63
4.2 BIOS setup program	64
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	65
4.2.2 Menu bar	65
4.2.3 Navigation keys	65
4.2.4 Menu items	66
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	66
4.2.6 Configuration fields	66
4.2.7 Pop-up window	66
4.2.8 Scroll bar	66
4.2.9 General help	66
4.3 Main menu	67
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	67
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	67
4.3.3 Language [English]	67
4.3.4 SATA 1–4	68
4.3.5 IDE Configuration	69
4.3.6 System Information	71
4.4 Advanced menu	72
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	72
4.4.2 Chipset	74
4.4.3 OnBoard Devices Configuration	76
4.4.4 USB Configuration	77
4.5 Power menu	78
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	78
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]	78
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	78
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	78
4.5.5 APM Configuration	79
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor	80
4.6 Boot menu	81
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority	81
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	82
4.6.3 Security	83
4.7 Tools menu	85
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	85
4.7.2 Ai Net 2	86
4.7.3 Express Gate [Enabled]	86
4.8 Exit menu	87
Chapter 5: RAID configuration	89
5.1 RAID configurations	90
5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations	91
Chapter 6: Driver installation	99
6.1 RAID driver installation	100
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS	100
6.1.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®	100
6.1.3 Installing the RAID controller driver	101
6.1.4 Installing an operating system	102
6.2 Support DVD information	103
6.2.1 Running the support DVD	103
6.2.2 Drivers menu	104
6.2.3 Utilities menu	105
6.2.4 Make Disk menu	106
6.2.5 Manual menu	107
6.2.6 ASUS Contact information	107
6.2.7 Other information	108
6.3 Software information	110
6.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™	110
6.3.2 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility	112
6.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	119
6.3.4 ASUS Express Gate	125
Appendix: Reference information	135