User`s manual

Creating A Disk Array

Use the FastBuild BIOS utility to create arrays using the attached drives. There are three

different scenarios in creating an array. You can (1) create an array for performance, (2)

create a Security array using new hard drives (recommended), or (3) create a Security array

using an existing hard drive and a new hard drive.

WARNING If you wish to create a Security array using an existing hard drive,

backup all necessary data. Failure to follow this accepted PC practice could

result in data loss.

1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the MBFastTrak133 Lite

and drives installed, the Promise onboard BIOS will display the following screen.

MBFastTrak133 Lite (tm) BIOS Version 2.00.0.XX

No array defined . . .

Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility

Or press <ESC> key to continue booting the system.

2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild (tm) Utility Main Menu

3. Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method

to creating your first array.

[Auto Setup Options Menu]

Optimize Array for: Performance

Typical Application usage: A/V Editing

[ Auto Setup Configuration ]

Mode......................................... Stripe

Drives used in Array..........................2

Array Disk Capacity ..................16126

[ Keys Available ]

[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, →, Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [Ctrl-Y] Save