FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions )

Q:	Do I need to do anything before installing and activating Raid function? (PSA420 & PSA421)
A:	Yes. Before installing and activating Raid function, PLEASE make sure you have a complete backup of your existing data from hard drives.
Q:	How to enter Raid Bios? (PSA420 & PSA421)
A:	When the Bios on the controller card is active. Press Ctrl-S or F4 to enter Bios menu. ("Caution: When creating Raid Set, all data in the hard disks will be lost")
Q:	For the PSA420 & PSA421, What kinds of Raid function do this card have?
A:	Raid 0 = Striped Raid 1 = Mirrored Raid 5 = Parity Raid 10 = Raid 0 + Raid 1
Q:	For the PSA420 & PSA421 where is the drivers located in the CD?
A:	CD-Rom drive:/silicon_image/sil3124raid/windows
Q:	Which version of drivers is the best/right drivers for the PSA420 & PSA421?
A:	Drivers Version: 1.5.11.0 Drivers Date: 9/20/06 CD Version: SI07A
Q:	For the PSA420 & PSA421, Do I need to use/load the raid drivers, even though I am not using raid function?
A:	Yes, you have to use/load the raid drivers.
Q:	How to install a new Windows 2000/XP installation to hard disk attached to the PSA420/PSA421 SATA Raid card?
A:	STEP 1: Make sure to copy the Windows driver from the Driver CD on to a 1.44MB floppy diskette. You will need the driver in the 1.44MB floppy diskette during the installation. (a) With Raid function: Copy the\Silicon_Image\SIL3124RAID\Windows driver from the Driver CD to the diskette. STEP 2: Connect the HD to the PSA420/PSA421 controller card and insert the card into PCI slot. Start up the system. STEP 3: Boot up your Windows. Press "F6" for third party SCSI or driver installation at the beginning of the text mode installation. Insert the 1.44MB floppy diskette into the floppy drive. Press "S" when setup asks if you want to specify an additional device. STEP 5: Press "ENTER" to continue on with text mode setup. STEP 6: Follow the setup instructions to complete installing Windows.
Q:	Does the PSA150 support 750GB, 1TB, and higher capacity Hard Disk Drives?
A:	Yes. The PSA150 does support 750GB, 1TB and higher capacity Hard Disk Drives with PSA150's Bios version 4.3.79.
Q:	Does the PSA150 support 1.5TB Hard Disk Drives?
A:	Yes. The PSA150 does supports 1.5TB capacity Hard Disk Drives with PSA150's Bios version 4.3.79. Also it will support RAID 0 & 1 with 1.5TB Hard Disk Drives
Q:	Why my Intel motherboard bios won't detect the RAID card? I don't see a prompt screen that lets me press Ctrl+S or F4? (PSA150,PSA420,PSA421 or future RAID card)
A:	All you need to do is on the motherboard bios setup screen, go to "Security", then enable "Expansion Card Text," where it should be disabled by default. Save and Exit. After rebooting the system, you should see the RAID card bios show after the Intel post screen.

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