i-RAM (GC-RAMDISK)
User's Manual
Rev. 103
12MD-RAMDISK-103R
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Notice
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
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without prior notice.
Thank you for selecting GIGABYTE's latest i-RAM product. This user's manual gives
information about i-RAM features and specifications, and will lead you through the installation of i-
RAM in your system. Read this guide and related precautions before installing i-RAM.
Table of Contents
1. Product Features ....................................................................................................... 4
2. Product Specifications ................................................................................................. 4
3. System Requirements ................................................................................................. 5
4. Board Layout ............................................................................................................. 5
5. Precautions ................................................................................................................ 6
6. Installation Directions .................................................................................................. 7
7. Appendix ................................................................................................................... 8
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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,
like Audio/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.
z PCI 2.2 Mechanical Compliant:
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Get working power from PCI slot
Suitable for PC and Server systems
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 1,600mAh lithium battery
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(Note 1): Actual battery life may vary based on usage and different memory modules.
(Note 2): Please refer to the recommended memory support list on Page 8.
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z One available PCI 2.2 compliant slot
z One available SATA(1.5Gb/s) compliant connector
z Systems based on Intel ICH6/ICH7 series, VIA 8237 series, SiS 964, or ULi M1689 South
Bridge.
Main Chip
SATA Interface
LEDs
Memory
Sockets
Battery
Battery Capacity
Indicator Button
(Optional)
4-Level LED
Battery Capacity
Indicator (Optional)
PCI Connector
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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.
‹ The 4-level LED battery capacity indicator located in the lower left corner of the i-RAM shows
about how much charge is left. The more the LEDs light up, the more power remain in the
battery. Press and hold the red battery capacity indicator button to show the battery charge level
(Optional).
Data Loss Preventions:
To prevent data from being lost or damaged, read the following guidelines:
‹ Do not remove i-RAM from the PCI slot or remove the AC power from the power supply for too
long.
‹ Do not remove the installed memory module(s) from i-RAM.
‹ Do not remove i-RAM from the PCI slot and also detach the battery.
‹ 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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Please read the following installation directions before using i-RAM:
Step 1: Install Memory Module(s)
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 either end of the DIMM socket
outwards to the open position. Insert the memory module into
the DIMM socket. Then push it down until the retaining clips
snap into place (Figure 1).
Figure 1
We recommend slotting memory modules from the top socket.
To remove the memory module, support the memory module with your
fingers while spreading the clips. This prevents the memory module from
being damaged when it pops out.
Step 2: Install i-RAM
Select a free PCI slot and remove the screw and slot bracket.
Press the i-RAM card firmly into the slot and replace the
screw to secure the slot bracket of the i-RAM card. (Figure 2)
Step 3: Connect SATA Cable
Figure 2
Attach one end of the SATA interface cable to the SATA
connector on the i-RAM card (Figure 3). Locate an available
SATA connector on your motherboard and plug the other end
of the SATA interface cable into the SATA connector.
Figure 3
Step 4: 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.
Step 5: 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.
LEDs Information:
The LEDs in the top right of the battery holder provide the following information:
LED
Color Description
LED
Color Description
PHY_READY Blue
i-RAM is correctly detected
FULL
FAULT
Green The battery is at full charge
HD_LED
Blue
i-RAM is writing or reading data
Red
Battery malfunctions
3VDUAL
Yellow i-RAM is powered by motherboard
Yellow The battery is being charged
CHARGING
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Recommended Memory Support List
Please refer to the memory support list below:
DDR400 (256MB)
Module P/N.
Module Supplier Comp. Used
Component P/N.
K4H560838E-TCCC
(ECC)
Samsung
Samsung
KOREA 0309 PC3200U-30331-A1
M381L3223ETM-CCC 256MB
DDR PC3200 CL3 ECC
Micron
Buffalo
Micron
Buffalo
MT16VDDT3264AG-40BB5
MT 46V16M8-5B
MT 46V32M8-5BC
PC3200U-30330-B1 256MBDDR400CL3
DD4333-S256/MCPC3200U-30330-A1
256MB 400Mhz-CL3
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
DDR400 (1GB)
Module P/N.
1G184PDDR=LR 1GDDR400
DIMM3-3-3
Module Supplier Comp. Used
Component P/N.
MT 46V64M8-5B C
Transcend
Micron
Kingston
Samsung
KVR400X64C3A/1G
K4H510838C-UCCC
Note: For the latest memory support list information, please visit GIGABYTE's website at
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