Gigabyte GO RAMDISK BOX RH User Manual

i-RAM  
(GO-RAMDISK-BOX-RH)  
User's Manual  
Rev. 100  
24MD1-IRMBOX-02R  
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste  
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!  
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.  
Copyright  
© 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.  
The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies.  
Notice  
The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte.  
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any  
means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change  
without prior notice.  
1. Product Features  
z Fastest System Boot-Up speed  
Fully SATA1.0a compliant; i-RAM can be used as a boot device.  
z Fastest Solid State Disk  
Dedicated DDR design, Supports DDR 266/333/400 memory modules.  
z Fastest DataAccess  
Ideally design for applications that require massive storage data access, likeAudio/Video  
Capture & Edit, 3D Graphics designs, File sharing, Database exchange, Server, Workstation  
and Web/Email servers etc.  
z Data Protection  
After PC shutdown, the stored data can be protected by using PC standby power.  
When AC wall power is off or after unplug power cord; the stored data can be protected by  
using i-RAM backup battery(Note 1). This is good for user/engineer to do some needful actions (e.g.  
move i-RAM alone or with PC in the short distance/period and backup i-RAM data) before AC  
wall power resume or re-plug in power cord.  
z No additional drivers required.  
z Supports Backup and Restore software utilities.  
z Noiseless solution compared to traditional hard drives.  
z Vibration proof compared to traditional hard drives.  
(Note 1): Actual battery life may vary based on usage and different memory modules.  
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2. Product Specifications  
z Convenience to use for both PC and Server .  
z SATAInterface  
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SATA1.0a Compliant  
Supports one SATAconnector  
Up to 150MB/s data transfer rate  
z Memory Interface  
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Max amount of memory supported is 4GB  
Four 184-Pin/2.5V DDR DIMM sockets  
Supports DDR 266/333/400(Note 2)  
Supports DIMM up to 4.2mm thickness (including heat-sink)  
z Backup Battery  
One 1,700mAh lithium battery  
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3. Product Requirements  
z One available SATA(1.5Gb/s) compliant connector  
z Systems based on Intel ICH6 / ICH7 / ICH8 / C19 series, VIA 8237A / VIA8237R /  
VIA 8237R+ series, SiS 964, nVIDIA MCP51 / MCP55 / MCP61 / CK804 South Bridge.  
(Note 2): Please refer to the recommended memory support list on Page 9.  
If the i RAM box temperature is too high(over 50oC), then it could cause the battery to over  
heat prompting to battery bulging. This can also affect the battery to be unable to charge and  
discharge power normally.  
The data in the i-RAM will be lost when the battery has no more power.  
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4. Product Introduction  
Front Panel  
Battery  
Capacity  
Indicator  
Button  
Battery Status Indicator Button  
Battery Capacity Indicator Button  
LED Light  
4 section  
3 section  
2 section  
1 section  
Capacity  
100%  
75%  
LED Light  
Status  
Message  
Full  
Green  
Full  
Charge  
R / W  
Red  
Charge  
50%  
25%  
Yellow  
DataRead/Write  
Even in power off mode, battery indicator button can still be used for the purpose of checking  
the power level. The battery can be charge only when the i-RAM is at the power off mode.  
Once it is fully charged, the red LED will shut off.  
Rear Panel  
5V SB  
Power  
SATA  
connector  
connector  
connector  
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5. Precautions  
General Precautions:  
The memory size available will be less than the total size of the installed memory.  
When the system is set to RAID mode, the RAID controller might occupy some disk space as  
buffer. For example, when the ICH7R RAID controller is set to RAID 0 or RAID 1, the total hard  
drive capacity will be 512MB~1GB less than the actual capacity.  
For users who wish to install operating system in i-RAM, please prepare the minimum free hard  
disk space for the operating system.  
To protect data integrity and extend battery lifespan, it is not recommended that you unplug the  
AC power cord of the power supply.  
Important Battery Information:  
Please do not remove the battery. If the battery appears to be damaged or does not function  
properly, please contact the place of purchase for further checking.  
i-RAM memory sockets are powered on after the battery is charged, please handle with care to  
prevent short circuit and damage.  
Do not dispose of the battery in fire. To avoid injuries or causing fire hazard, please do not  
disassemble or touch battery terminals with metal objects or your fingers.  
If the i RAM box temperature is too high, then it could cause the battery to over heat prompting  
to battery bulging. This can also affect the battery to be unable to charge and discharge power  
normally.  
Data Loss Preventions:  
To prevent data from being lost or damaged, read the following guidelines:  
Do not remove the installed memory module(s) from i-RAM.  
The data in the i-RAM will be lost when the battery has no more power.  
Each time before setting up the i-RAM, make sure to remove system power and the i-RAM  
battery to prevent damage.  
Please back up the data in i-RAM regularly using either GIGABYTE's backup tool (please  
utilities. Please note that data in i-RAM is not covered under the warranty.  
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6. Installation Directions  
Each time before setting up the i-RAM, make sure to remove system power and  
the i-RAM battery to prevent damage.  
Please read the following installation directions before using i-RAM:  
Hardware Installation  
8-1 : Open the cover  
Please remove the four screws on the cover  
(Figure a ), then pull up the cover (Figure b).  
8- 2: Install Memory Module(s)  
Figure b  
Figure a  
Place i-RAM card on an anti-static pad.  
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the memory  
module can only fit in one direction. Push the  
clips at both end of the DIMM socket outwards  
to the open position(Figure c). Insert the memory  
module into the DIMM socket. Then push it  
down until the retaining clips snap into place  
(Figure d). We recommend slotting memory  
modules from the top socket. Replace the i-RAM  
battery after inserting the memory module(s).  
Figure c  
Figure d  
8- 3: Install Battery  
Please make sure that the battery is properly  
installed to the battery socket. The 3 gold pins of  
the battery should be at the same direction with  
the battery socket pins direction.  
Anode  
8- 4: Install FAN connector  
Please double check the 3-pin connector to the  
CPU Fan connector on the motherboard.  
8- 5: Close the cover  
First place the cover over the i-RAM card and  
make sure the card and screw hole are align  
then fit in the base cover. Put in the screw once  
the base cover and its screw hole are well  
aligned.  
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8- 6: Install i-RAM BOX into the system  
Put i-RAM box into the 5.25 inch cd-rom drive.  
8- 7: Connect the power connector of the rear  
panel  
8-7-1 Connect the cable of the 5V SB  
Connect the cable of the 5V SB to the 5V  
SB connector of the rear panel . Connect  
another 24 pin power connector to the  
motherboard (Figure f).  
Figure e  
5V SB connector  
Figure f  
8-7-2 Connect the 4 pin power  
connector to the rear panel.  
8- 8: Connect the SATA cable to the rear  
panel  
Connect one end of the SATA connector of the  
rear panel (Figure g) then connect the other end  
to the motherboard SATA port.  
Figure g  
SATA connector  
Figure h  
8- 9 : Complete  
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Software Setup  
1- 1: Configure System BIOS  
At system startup, enter system BIOS when prompted. Read the motherboard or system  
documentation and assure that the motherboard SATA port connecting to i-RAM is enabled.  
Finally, make sure i-RAM has been detected as a normal hard drive by system BIOS.  
1- 2: Format i-RAM  
In order for i-RAM to be visible in your operating system, it must be formatted. You can format  
i-RAM using FDISK, Windows Disk Management or other third-party tools.  
You are now ready to use i-RAM as a normal hard drive.  
7. Appendix  
Recommended Memory Support List  
Please refer to the memory support list below:  
DDR400 (256MB)  
Module Supplier Comp. Used  
Module P/N.  
Component P/N.  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
(ECC)  
Samsung  
Samsung  
KOREA 0309 PC3200U-30331-A1  
M381L3223ETM-CCC 256MB  
DDR PC3200 CL3 ECC  
Micron  
Buffalo  
HYNIX  
Micron  
Buffalo  
HYNIX  
MT16VDDT3264AG-40BB5  
PC3200U-30330-B1 256MBDDR400CL3  
DD4333-S256/MCPC3200U-30330-A1  
256MB 400Mhz-CL3  
MT 46V16M8-5B  
MT 46V32M8-5BC  
HY5DU56822AT-D43  
HYMD2364A8J-D43AA  
DDR400 (512MB)  
Module P/N.  
Module Supplier Comp. Used  
Component P/N.  
V58C2256804SAT5B  
Transcend  
Mosel  
512M184DDR=HP  
512MDDR400DIMM3-3-3  
8144 Y0347  
Elixir  
Elixir  
M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T 512MB  
DDR400 CL3PC3200U-30330  
512M DDR400ULTRA(32M8)  
V826664K24SCIW-D3  
512MDDR400  
ELIXIRN2DS25680CT-5T  
Geil  
Geil  
MPEA3200C2UD2-512  
0512PP V58C2256804SC15  
PSD A256D30BTP 513ASN14  
TAIWANAN-5  
ProMOS  
Transcend  
Mosel  
PSC  
DIMM2.5-3-3  
SIS  
SIS  
SLX164M8-T5B  
DDR6408-5B 6627  
For the latest memory support list information, please visit GIGABYTE's website at  
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DDR400 (1GB)  
Module P/N.  
Module Supplier Comp. Used  
Component P/N.  
MT 46V64M8-5B C  
Transcend  
Micron  
1G184PDDR=LR 1GDDR400  
DIMM3-3-3  
Kingston  
Apacer  
Samsung  
Samsung  
ADATA  
KVR400X64C3A/1G  
77.11136.464  
K4H510838C-UCCC  
K4H510838B-TCCC  
ADD9608A8A-5C H0511  
MT46V64MB-5B  
A-DATA  
Buffalo  
MDOAD6G3141Y0B1E0H  
PC3200U-30330-B1  
M2U1G64DS8HB1G-5T  
M924-400-16-P15480  
NT1GD64S8HC0GY-5T  
M368L2923CUN-CCC  
M2SA016AJAHXAG0811A1  
M368L2923CUN-CB3  
KVR400X64C3A/1G  
Buffalo  
elixir  
elixir  
N2DS51280BT-5T  
MDT  
MDT  
MDT25D5128OS-5  
NANYA  
NANYA  
SAMSUNG  
Hynix  
NT5DS64M8CS-5T10300CPT  
K4H510838C-UCCC  
HY5DU12822AT-D43  
K4H510838C-UCB3  
HY5DU12822CTP-D43  
SAMSUNG  
TwinMOS  
SAMSUNG  
KINGSTON  
SAMSUNG  
HYNIX  
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8. iRAM EasyBackup utility introduction  
Installation guide :  
Please click the folder “i-RAM backup utility” from provided driver CD (or download it from  
GIGABYTE's website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). Extract the file and it will creat two main  
backup utility folders, DOS and Windows version.  
Windows version:  
After Windows OS installation, please click the icon  
to install the iRAM EasyBackup.  
DOS version:  
Please run the file “iram”.  
iRAM EasyBackup main screen :  
For Windows :  
For DOS :  
GIGABYTE i-RAM DOS Utility Rev 1.0  
No. Physical Model Name Total Sectors HD Size  
0
HD2 GIGABYTE i-RAM 4193279 2047MB  
1. Backup i-RAM to File  
2. Restore i-RAM from File  
3. Exit  
Backup i-RAM to File :  
Backup i-RAM data to hard disk.  
Please select 1-3:  
Restore File To i-RAM :  
Restore the backup data from i-RAM.  
iRAM EasyBackup screen :  
GIGABYTE i-RAM DOS Utility Rev 1.0  
No. Physical ModelName Total Sectors HD Size  
0
HD2 GIGABYTE i-RAM 4193279 2047MB  
1. Backup i-RAM to File  
2. Restore i-RAM from File  
3. Exit  
Please input file name (*.img):  
Save as (destination)  
select i-RAM disk  
(source)  
Please keyin disk drive and path, and file  
name must be¡§*.img ¡.¨  
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i-RAM  
(GO-RAMDISK-BOX-RH)  
Rev. 100  
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WEEE logo  
WEEE  
© 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.  
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z
SATA 1.0a  
i-RAM  
z
z
DDR  
DDR 266/333/400  
3D/2D  
z
i-RAM  
(Standby Power)  
i-RAM  
(
1)  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
z
z
z
z
SATA 1.0a  
SATA 1.0a  
/
1
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z
z
SATA  
SATA 1.0a  
SATA  
150MB  
4GB  
z
184-Pin/2.5V DDR  
DDR 266/333/400  
4.2mm  
(
2)  
(
)
z
1,700mAh  
z
z
SATA (1.5Gb/s)  
SATA  
Intel ICH6 / ICH7/ ICH8/ C19  
VIA 8237A/ VIA 8237R/ VIA 8237R+  
SiS 964 nVIDIA MCP51/ MCP55 / MCP61 / CK804  
2
9
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
(
50OC)  
i-RAM  
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LED  
LED  
4
100%  
75%  
50%  
25%  
Full  
3
2
1
Charge  
R / W  
5V SB  
SATA  
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buffer  
ICH7R  
RAID 0 RAID 1  
512MB~1GB  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
:
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
(
)
i-RAM  
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i-RAM  
8-1  
8-2  
4
(
a)  
(
b)  
a
b
i-RAM  
c
(
(
c)  
d)  
d
8-3  
8-4  
8-5  
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8-6  
i-RAM BOX  
i-RAM BOX  
5.25  
8-7  
8-7-1  
5V Stand By  
5V Stand By  
i-RAM  
5V SB  
(
e)  
e
f
24-pin  
5V SB  
(
f)  
8-7-2  
4-pin  
8-8  
SATA  
SATA  
SATA  
i-RAM  
(
g)  
SATA  
(
h)  
g
h
SATA  
8-9  
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1-1  
1-2  
BIOS  
i-RAM SATA  
i-RAM  
BIOS  
/
i-RAM  
BIOS  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
FDISK Windows  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
i-RAM  
:
DDR400 (256MB)  
Module Supplier Comp. Used  
Module P/N.  
Component P/N.  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
(ECC)  
Samsung  
Samsung  
KOREA 0309 PC3200U-30331-A1  
M381L3223ETM-CCC 256MB  
DDR PC3200 CL3 ECC  
Micron  
Buffalo  
HYNIX  
Micron  
Buffalo  
HYNIX  
MT16VDDT3264AG-40BB5  
PC3200U-30330-B1 256MBDDR400CL3  
DD4333-S256/MCPC3200U-30330-A1  
256MB 400Mhz-CL3  
MT 46V16M8-5B  
MT 46V32M8-5BC  
HY5DU56822AT-D43  
HYMD2364A8J-D43AA  
DDR400 (512MB)  
Module P/N.  
Module Supplier Comp. Used  
Component P/N.  
V58C2256804SAT5B  
Transcend  
Mosel  
512M184DDR=HP  
512MDDR400DIMM3-3-3  
8144 Y0347  
Elixir  
Elixir  
M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T 512MB  
DDR400 CL3PC3200U-30330  
512M DDR400ULTRA(32M8)  
V826664K24SCIW-D3  
512MDDR400  
ELIXIRN2DS25680CT-5T  
Geil  
Geil  
MPEA3200C2UD2-512  
0512PP V58C2256804SC15  
PSD A256D30BTP 513ASN14  
TAIWANAN-5  
ProMOS  
Transcend  
Mosel  
PSC  
DIMM2.5-3-3  
SIS  
SIS  
SLX164M8-T5B  
DDR6408-5B 6627  
(http://www.gigabyte.com.tw)  
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DDR400 (1GB)  
Module P/N.  
Module Supplier Comp. Used  
Component P/N.  
MT 46V64M8-5B C  
Transcend  
Micron  
1G184PDDR=LR 1GDDR400  
DIMM3-3-3  
Kingston  
Apacer  
Samsung  
Samsung  
ADATA  
KVR400X64C3A/1G  
77.11136.464  
K4H510838C-UCCC  
K4H510838B-TCCC  
ADD9608A8A-5C H0511  
MT46V64MB-5B  
A-DATA  
Buffalo  
MDOAD6G3141Y0B1E0H  
PC3200U-30330-B1  
M2U1G64DS8HB1G-5T  
M924-400-16-P15480  
NT1GD64S8HC0GY-5T  
M368L2923CUN-CCC  
M2SA016AJAHXAG0811A1  
M368L2923CUN-CB3  
KVR400X64C3A/1G  
Buffalo  
elixir  
elixir  
N2DS51280BT-5T  
MDT  
MDT  
MDT25D5128OS-5  
NANYA  
NANYA  
SAMSUNG  
Hynix  
NT5DS64M8CS-5T10300CPT  
K4H510838C-UCCC  
HY5DU12822AT-D43  
K4H510838C-UCB3  
HY5DU12822CTP-D43  
SAMSUNG  
TwinMOS  
SAMSUNG  
KINGSTON  
SAMSUNG  
HYNIX  
(http://www.gigabyte.com.tw)  
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i-RAM  
i-RAM backup utility  
DOS Windows  
DOS Windows  
Wondows  
iRAM EasyBackup  
DOS  
iram  
iRAM EasyBackup  
For Windows :  
For DOS :  
Backup i-RAM to File  
iRAM  
Restore File To i-RAM  
i-RAM  
iRAM EasyBackup  
i-RAM  
*.img  
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