Asus PIKE 9230 User manual

PIKE 9230
SATA RAID card

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E7442
First Edition
June 2012
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices......................................................................................................... iv
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
PIKE 9230 specications summary ........................................................ viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Card layout ................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 System requirements................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Card installation........................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Driver installation
2.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Windows®OS.................................................................. 2-4
2.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 2-6
2.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 2-6
2.2.2 Utilities menu .................................................................. 2-6
2.2.3 Make disk........................................................................ 2-7
2.2.4 Manual ............................................................................ 2-7
2.2.5 Contact information......................................................... 2-8
Chapter 3: RAID conguration
3.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................ 3-2
3.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 3-2
3.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................ 3-2
3.2 Marvell®Storage Utility (MSU) .................................................... 3-3
3.2.1 Enabling Active Scripting or Javascript ........................... 3-3
3.2.2 Launching MSU .............................................................. 3-4
3.2.3 Using the MSU interface ................................................. 3-5
3.3 Marvell RAID BIOS setup utility ................................................. 3-8
3.3.1 Create a RAID Array ....................................................... 3-8
3.3.2 Delete an existing RAID Array ...................................... 3-10

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This
symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be
placed in municipal waste.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the server.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
• Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the server management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter offers the ASUS PIKE 9230 SATA RAID card features and the
new technologies it supports.
• Chapter 2: RAID conguration
This chapter provides instructions on setting up, creating, and conguring
RAID sets using the available utilities.
• Chapter 3: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the RAID drivers on different
operating systems.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+M>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format a:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Conventions used in this guide
To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

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PIKE 9230 specications summary
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
Chipset Marvell 88SE9230
Interface ASUS PIKE interface
Ports 4 ports
RAID levels RAID 0 / RAID1 / RAID10
Devices supported SATA 3 / SATA 2 / SATA devices
Data transfer rate SATA 1.5 Gb/s, SATA 3 Gb/s, SATA 6 Gb/s
Form factor 6.44 in x 1.57 in (1U compatible)

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Chapter 1: Product
introduction
This chapter offers the ASUS PIKE 9230
RAID card features and the new
technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®PIKE 9230 RAID card!
The ASUS PIKE 9230 allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s)
from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors on the motherboard
Before you start installing the RAID card, check the items in your package with the
list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items.
• ASUS PIKE 9230 RAID card
• Support DVD
• User guide

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1.3 Card layout
The illustration below shows the major components of the RAID card.
1.4 System requirements
Before you install the PIKE 9230 RAID card, check if your system meets the
following requirements:
• Workstation or server motherboard with a PIKE RAID card slot
• SATA hard disk drives and cables
• Supporting operating system:
Windows® operating system (refer to website for details)
• Other requirement:
- Appropriate thermal solution
- Certied power supply module
ASUS PIKE interface-1: PCI-E x2

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1.5 Card installation
Follow below instructions to install the RAID card on your motherboard.
1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on
the motherboard then remove the
screw beside PIKE1 connector as
shown.
2. Align the golden ngers of the
RAID card with the PIKE RAID
card slot then insert the RAID card
into the card slot.
3. Ensure that the PIKE RAID card is
completely inserted and securely
seated in place.
4. Secure the PIKE RAID card with
the screw that you removed
earlier.

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Chapter 3: Driver
installation
This chapter provides instructions for
installing the RAID drivers on different
operating systems.

2-2 Chapter 2: Driver installation
2.1 RAID driver installation
After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install
an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part
provides instructions on how to install or update the RAID card drivers.
2.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk
You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the
support CD.
A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows®operating
system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID
driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD).
To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive.
2. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
3. Select the optical drive as the rst boot priority to boot from the support CD.
Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup.
4. Restart the computer.
5. The Make Disk menu appears. Select PIKE 9230 SATA card driver, and
press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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7. Place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.
8. Press <Enter>.
9. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.

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2.1.2 Windows®OS
During Windows®Server 2008 OS installation
To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows®Server 2008 OS
1. Boot the computer using the Windows®Server 2008 OS installation disc. Follow
the screen instructions to start installing Windows Server 2008.
2. When prompted to choose a type of installation, click Custom (advanced).
3. Click Load Driver.

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4. A message appears, reminding you to insert the installation media containing the
driver of the RAID controller driver. If you have only one optical drive installed
in your system, eject the Windows OS installation disc and replace with the
motherboard Support DVD into the optical drive. Click Browse to continue.
5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD, and then click
OK to continue.
6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list and click Next.
7. When the system nishes loading the RAID driver, replace the motherboard
Support DVD with the Windows Server installation disc. Select the drive to install
Windows and click Next.
8. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to
continue.

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2.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the SATA RAID card package contains the drivers
that you can install to avail all product features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
2.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
• You have to install the PIKE 9230 SATA RAID card on your motherboard
BEFORE you can launch the Autorun function of the support CD.
• If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click
the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
2.2.2 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
The screen display and driver options may vary under different operating
system versions.
Before installing the Marvell Storage Utility, ensure that:
• Your PIKE 9230 RAID card has been properly installed.
• You have installed the RAID controller drivers.
• You have properly connected the SATA hard disk drives to your PIKE 9230
RAID card.

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2.2.4 Manual
The Manual tab allows you to open the Marvell Storage Utility user manual.
2.2.3 Make disk
The Make disk menu contains items to create the Marvell®RAID driver disk.

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2.2.5 Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.