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Using the adaptec raid utility, Installing the raid driver during os installation – SUPER MICRO Computer H8QI6-F User Manual

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Figure 2-5.Adaptec RAID Utility Program Screen

Using the Adaptec RAID Utility

The Adaptec® RAID Utility program is where you can defi ne the drives you want

to include in the RAID array and the mode and type of RAID.

Installing the RAID Driver During OS Installation

You may also use the procedure below to install the RAID driver during the Win-

dow's OS installation:

With the Windows OS installation CD in the CD-ROM drive, restart the sys-

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tem.

When you see the prompt, hit the key to enter Windows setup.

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Eventually a blue screen will appear with a message that begins "Windows

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could not determine the type of one or more storage devices . . ." When you

see the screen, hit the key to "Specify Additional Device", then insert the

driver diskette you just created into the fl oppy drive.

Highlight "Manufuacturer Supplied Hardware Support Disk" and hit the

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ter> key.

Highlight the fi rst "Adaptec RAID" driver shown and press the key to

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install it.

Press again to continue with the Windows setup.

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