Review and issues for 4-Sata (GS0-Source, GS1, GS2-Source, GS3)
-- I haven't these Mb, but plan to buy one and am very intersting about what test and exploration and investigation anybody will provide --
Motherboards :
GA-EP45-DQ6(rev. 1.0) GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Specification - GA-EP45-DQ6 (rev. 1.0)
GA-EP45-DS5(rev. 1.0) GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Specification - GA-EP45-DS5 (rev. 1.0)
What about (GS0-Source, GS1, GS2-Source, GS3) Connectors
explanation ->> Here's the architecture
......PCI Express 1 Lane on Ich10R
......................|||
____________________________
| GIGABYTE SATA2 = Jmicron 363 |--> PATA=IDE -> 2*Ata Connectors
---------------------------------
.........Sata1...........Sata 2
.............|.................|
......----------......----------
.....| Sis 5723 |....| Sis 5723 |
......---------- .....----------
..........|.....|...........|.......|
........GS0..GS1.......GS2...GS3
Q&A:
1) What Sis5723 provide ( this chipset is one of the Steelvine family product"
2) What Jmicron & Sis5723 provide BOTH
3) WHAT Gigabyte permit and offer as support features (Bios & Soft)
- Ich10r doesn't manage Pata-Ide, so Jmicron does
- Jmicron manage TWO Sata Channels, so Sis5723 provide "Port Multiplier " and Jmicron see 2 Sata when SIs manage 2*2 Sata Support
* The Key: SATA Port Multipliers The Key: SATA Port Multipliers - Tom's Hardware : Silicon Image Brings Virtualization to eSATA
Jmicron 363
JMicron/Products
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 1st SiI5723 with 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors GS0-Source, GS1,
- 2nd SiI5723 with 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors GS2-Source, GS3
Support also
- AHCI + NCQ => Seem activated per default on Sata II channels
- Sata I + II (default)
- Hot Plugging on SATA II port + eSATAConnection,
- Limitation to 2.5Gbps on PCI Express bus using 1-Lane (Ich10)
- All registers accessible in unified memory space = softw parameter
AND Supports Port Multiplier with Command-based Switching on SATA II port SO , that means that J363 are compatible with SiI5723
Conclusion for Jmicron 363 Review :
SiI5723 provide many features : BUT THE Gigabyte BIOS Limit them
Have a look in the "Users Guide P7-8 (15-16) for the Jbod and Safe Mode
Sis5723 have many other features - see "Table 1 - Available Product Features by Chip Type" P 2(10)
Gigabyte Bios Settings means = Send configuration settings to the each Sis5723 =
In few Words GIGABYTE with The Bios only Provide 4*Sata Jbod - OR - Raid1 on the 1st, the 2nd or the two Sis5723
BUT WHAT Gigabyte does'nt Provide as possible features --- IS IT POSSIBLE to obtain them DIReCTlY with A Software OR Programming
let us have a Look at the Sis5723 Now
Sis5723 is a RAID Storage Processors - SteelVine storage processors provide simple, reliable, and affordable storage options for consumer devices.
Silicon Image - Product - SiI5723 Storage Processor
Guide-Manual Silicon Image - Support | Documentation Search Results
All-Downloads Silicon Image - Support | Download Center Results
Silicon Image - Delivering pure digital content everywhere
Silicon Image Brings Virtualization to eSATA : Silicon Image Simplifies ESATA Storage - Tom's Hardware
Architecture =
SO, IT IS POSSIBLE TO MANAGE SIS5723
A- By the Gigabyte Bios as we saw
B- directly by THREE WAys
B1-- by Jumper - Gigabyte didn't implement jumper on motherboard
B2-- by Software - "SiI57xx SteelVine Manager - Configuration Manager"
Silicon Image - Support
Choose your OS - SiI57xx SteelVine Manager for Windows XP SP2, Vista, and 2003 Server monitors and configures any SiI5723, SiI5734, or SiI5744 based Storage Appliance. To use this software, please upgrade the SiI57xx storage subsystem to firmware 1.1516 or later. Silicon Image - Support
B3 = Programing - SiI57xx SteelVine I2C Programmer's Guide
Compatiblity Chart
Jmicron doesn't figure on ...
Troubleshooting
Two Sata Hdd connected to (G0-G1) or-and (G2-G3)
Bios settings Disabled ->> must be 2 HDD Jbod-raid0 stand and you must see two HDD - But in some case will not - See P24 http://www.siliconimage.com/docs/Alt...de_Rev_1.1.pdfCD/DVD/Disk ISSUES
- "compatibility chart" http://www.steelvine.com/docs/DOC-00...lity_REV_8.pdf
- Issue with mix between Hdd & Cd/Dvd device support on Sis5723
P3 ""
...
SUPPORT
The "Customer Ressource Center"
cpc=ULwO0A442oKs512Q04X5i0UupP4SveI6dt2WJi7&cid=2& r=0.8237268
FAQ not really usefull - much more for other siliconproducts
Silicon Image - Support FAQ
Jmicron363 - Sis5723 Firmware Version
As J33 drive the is5723 with PmP (multiplier) functions, i Think that it is important to have the correct firmware for the both chipset
If i refer to the Jmicron Firmware release history, some release have bug supporting Pmp Driver
So, the combination of Gigabyte Bios, Jmicron & Sis Firmware Versions is probably important
To be continued ..
-- I haven't these Mb, but plan to buy one and am very intersting about what test and exploration and investigation anybody will provide --
Motherboards :
GA-EP45-DQ6(rev. 1.0) GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Specification - GA-EP45-DQ6 (rev. 1.0)
GA-EP45-DS5(rev. 1.0) GIGABYTE - Product - Motherboard - Specification - GA-EP45-DS5 (rev. 1.0)
What about (GS0-Source, GS1, GS2-Source, GS3) Connectors
explanation ->> Here's the architecture
......PCI Express 1 Lane on Ich10R
......................|||
____________________________
| GIGABYTE SATA2 = Jmicron 363 |--> PATA=IDE -> 2*Ata Connectors
---------------------------------
.........Sata1...........Sata 2
.............|.................|
......----------......----------
.....| Sis 5723 |....| Sis 5723 |
......---------- .....----------
..........|.....|...........|.......|
........GS0..GS1.......GS2...GS3
Q&A:
1) What Sis5723 provide ( this chipset is one of the Steelvine family product"
2) What Jmicron & Sis5723 provide BOTH
3) WHAT Gigabyte permit and offer as support features (Bios & Soft)
- Ich10r doesn't manage Pata-Ide, so Jmicron does
- Jmicron manage TWO Sata Channels, so Sis5723 provide "Port Multiplier " and Jmicron see 2 Sata when SIs manage 2*2 Sata Support
* The Key: SATA Port Multipliers The Key: SATA Port Multipliers - Tom's Hardware : Silicon Image Brings Virtualization to eSATA
Jmicron 363
JMicron/Products
- 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-133/100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
- 1st SiI5723 with 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors GS0-Source, GS1,
- 2nd SiI5723 with 2 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors GS2-Source, GS3
Support also
- AHCI + NCQ => Seem activated per default on Sata II channels
- Sata I + II (default)
- Hot Plugging on SATA II port + eSATAConnection,
- Limitation to 2.5Gbps on PCI Express bus using 1-Lane (Ich10)
- All registers accessible in unified memory space = softw parameter
AND Supports Port Multiplier with Command-based Switching on SATA II port SO , that means that J363 are compatible with SiI5723
- Support 4 storage device on 2 independent SATA channels ->>> Jmicron MANAGE the 2* SIS5723
- Supports (Raid0 = JBOD) AND Raid1 Mode >> Settings by the BIOS
Conclusion for Jmicron 363 Review :
SiI5723 provide many features : BUT THE Gigabyte BIOS Limit them
- "Smart Backup" (gigabyte) = RAID-1 = SAFE (Silicon term) for EACH SIS5723, MEANS BIOS SEND parameter to each SIS5723 to SET Raid1 - Require to have 2 Sata Disks on each couple (GS0 + GS1 ) (GS2 + GS3)
- Jbod=Raid0 (Each Sata device appears as One) WHEN Bios Setup is on ((Disables this function. (Default))
Have a look in the "Users Guide P7-8 (15-16) for the Jbod and Safe Mode
Sis5723 have many other features - see "Table 1 - Available Product Features by Chip Type" P 2(10)
Gigabyte Bios Settings means = Send configuration settings to the each Sis5723 =
- ((Disables this function. (Default)) = JBOD-Raid0
- GS0/GS1 Ports Enables Smart Backup for the GS0-Source/GS1 connector. = Raid1 setting for 1st Sis5723
- GS2/GS3 Ports Enables Smart Backup for the GS2-Source/GS3 connector. = Raid1 setting for 2nd Sis5723
- All Ports Enables Smart Backup for the GS0-Source/GS1 and GS2-Source/GS3 = Raid1 setting for 1st And 2nd Sis5723 connectors.
In few Words GIGABYTE with The Bios only Provide 4*Sata Jbod - OR - Raid1 on the 1st, the 2nd or the two Sis5723
BUT WHAT Gigabyte does'nt Provide as possible features --- IS IT POSSIBLE to obtain them DIReCTlY with A Software OR Programming
let us have a Look at the Sis5723 Now
Sis5723 is a RAID Storage Processors - SteelVine storage processors provide simple, reliable, and affordable storage options for consumer devices.
Silicon Image - Product - SiI5723 Storage Processor
Guide-Manual Silicon Image - Support | Documentation Search Results
All-Downloads Silicon Image - Support | Download Center Results
Silicon Image - Delivering pure digital content everywhere
Silicon Image Brings Virtualization to eSATA : Silicon Image Simplifies ESATA Storage - Tom's Hardware
Architecture =
SO, IT IS POSSIBLE TO MANAGE SIS5723
A- By the Gigabyte Bios as we saw
B- directly by THREE WAys
B1-- by Jumper - Gigabyte didn't implement jumper on motherboard
B2-- by Software - "SiI57xx SteelVine Manager - Configuration Manager"
Silicon Image - Support
Choose your OS - SiI57xx SteelVine Manager for Windows XP SP2, Vista, and 2003 Server monitors and configures any SiI5723, SiI5734, or SiI5744 based Storage Appliance. To use this software, please upgrade the SiI57xx storage subsystem to firmware 1.1516 or later. Silicon Image - Support
B3 = Programing - SiI57xx SteelVine I2C Programmer's Guide
Compatiblity Chart
Jmicron doesn't figure on ...
Troubleshooting
Two Sata Hdd connected to (G0-G1) or-and (G2-G3)
Bios settings Disabled ->> must be 2 HDD Jbod-raid0 stand and you must see two HDD - But in some case will not - See P24 http://www.siliconimage.com/docs/Alt...de_Rev_1.1.pdfCD/DVD/Disk ISSUES
- "compatibility chart" http://www.steelvine.com/docs/DOC-00...lity_REV_8.pdf
- Issue with mix between Hdd & Cd/Dvd device support on Sis5723
P3 ""
...
SUPPORT
The "Customer Ressource Center"
cpc=ULwO0A442oKs512Q04X5i0UupP4SveI6dt2WJi7&cid=2& r=0.8237268
FAQ not really usefull - much more for other siliconproducts
Silicon Image - Support FAQ
Jmicron363 - Sis5723 Firmware Version
As J33 drive the is5723 with PmP (multiplier) functions, i Think that it is important to have the correct firmware for the both chipset
If i refer to the Jmicron Firmware release history, some release have bug supporting Pmp Driver
So, the combination of Gigabyte Bios, Jmicron & Sis Firmware Versions is probably important
To be continued ..
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