AMD SB950 RAID Installation Guide

This is a PDF file on AMD Raid installation guide. It introduces AMD Raid's concept, installation methods and usage methods.


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Brand
Nvidia
Category
Other
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
17
File format
PDF
File size
1.3 MB
Published
02 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Model
SB950
MD5 checksum
F85F3443F0C998D4391125F93BC2FCAE

About this manual

The AMD SB950 RAID Installation Guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for setting up RAID arrays using the onboard BIOS utility and the RAIDXpert management software. It covers RAID level selection, disk preparation, and BIOS configuration for RAID mode.

The document also details Windows installation procedures, driver diskette creation, and how to use RAIDXpert for logical drive creation, monitoring, and remote access. Supported browsers, RAID level options, and initialization policies are described for both BIOS and software management.

What's inside

  • AMD BIOS RAID Installation Guide
  • Introduction to RAID
  • RAID Configurations Precautions
  • Installing Windows with RAID Functions
  • Create Disk Array
  • Define Logical Drive
  • RAIDXpert Software Installation
  • Connecting to RAIDXpert
  • Running RAIDXpert Offline

Specifications

Supported RAID levelsRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, RAID Ready, JBOD
Maximum physical drives4
Supported browsers for RAIDXpertIE 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Firefox 1.0, Netscape 7.1
Stripe block size options64 KB or 128 KB
Write cache policyNone

Frequently asked questions

How do I set the SATA mode to RAID in the BIOS?

Enter the UEFI Setup Utility, go to Advanced → Storage Configuration, and set the “SATA Mode” option to [RAID].

Which web browsers are required to run RAIDXpert?

RAIDXpert works with Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Suite 1.7, Mozilla Firefox 1.0, or Netscape Navigator 7.1.

How many physical drives can the AMD SB950 controller manage?

The controller can accommodate up to four physical drives.

What is the first step to create a new logical drive in RAIDXpert?

Press 2 on the Main Menu screen to open the Define LD Menu, then select the desired RAID level.

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