Dell 9150, DCTA manual Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration, Deleting a RAID Volume

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8Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press <Enter>. The default value is the maximum available size.

9Press <Enter> to create the volume.

10Press <y> to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume.

11Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel® RAID Option ROM utility screen.

12Press the up- and down-arrow keys to select Exit, and press <Enter>.

13Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60).

Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration

1Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30).

2Press <Ctrl><i> when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.

3Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.

4Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press <Enter>.

5Use the up- and down-arrow keys to select RAID1(Mirror), and press <Enter>.

6If there are more than two hard drives available, press the up- and down-arrow keys and spacebar to select the two drives you want to use to make up your volume, and then press <Enter>.

7Select the desired capacity for the volume, and press <Enter>. The default value is the maximum available size.

8Press <Enter> to create the volume.

9Press <y> to confirm that you want to create the RAID volume.

10Confirm that the correct volume configuration is displayed on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen.

11Use the up- and down-arrow keys to select Exit, and press <Enter>.

12Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60).

Deleting a RAID Volume

NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost.

NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, your computer will become unbootable.

1Press <Ctrl><i> when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.

2Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press <Enter>.

3Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you want to delete, and press <Delete>.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Service Tag CD or DVD eject button CD or DVD activity lightNovember WD722 Contents Solving Problems Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore104 101102 103116 109113 114Contents Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationFinding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be Order status, warranty, and repair informationUpdates What Are You Looking For? Find It HereClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Connecting a USB Printer Connecting to the InternetUSB connector on computer USB printer cable Setting Up Your Internet Connection Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the VolumeHow to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader OptionalConnecting Two Monitors TV-OUT connector VGA blue connector Connecting Two Monitors With VGA ConnectorsOptional DVI adapter Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting a TV Changing the Display SettingsNetwork adapter Power ManagementNetwork Setup Wizard Connector Network adapter connector on computerHibernate Mode Standby ModePower Options Properties Advanced Tab Power Schemes TabHyper-Threading IeeeHibernate Tab Hard drive About Your RAID Configuration RAID Level 0 Configuration SegmentConfiguring Your Computer for RAID RAID Level 1 ConfigurationCreating a RAID Level 0 Configuration Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled ModeDeleting a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Level 1 ConfigurationConfiguring for RAID Using the Intel Application Accelerator Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration To Mark a Drive as a Spare Hard Drive Rebuilding a Degraded RAID Level 1 ConfigurationUnderstanding Intel Viiv Technology Optional Creating a Spare Hard DriveEnabling the QRT Feature in System Setup Using Intel Viiv Quick Resume Technology OptionalEnabling the QRT feature in the Operating system Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsSolving Problems CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsHard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Solving Problems Use these characters in filenames Error MessagesKeyboard Problems Media Card Reader ProblemsProgram stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Power Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsNo sound from speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Solving Problems Light Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsModules installed, remove Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested ResolutionIf the problem still exists, install a If the problem persists, contact DellEnsure that the cables are properly If there is an error message on yourScreen identifying a problem with a Installed on your computerDell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell DiagnosticsOption Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Windows XP Reinstalling DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Identifying DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling DriversRestoring Your Operating System Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecEnabling System Restore Removing Dell PC Restore Turn Off Your Computer Removing and Installing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Front View of the Computer System shutdown SystemBack View of the Computer Removing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts Inside View of Your Computer Power supplySystem Board Components Memory Overview MemoryAddressing Memory With 4-GB Configurations Securing clips Connector Removing and Installing Parts Installing MemoryTo processor Memory module Cutouts Crossbar NotchNotches Memory module Cutouts Crossbars Removing Memory CardsPCI Cards Installing a PCI CardRelease tab Release tabs Removing and Installing Parts Removing a PCI Card PCI Express Cards Release tabs Card retention Installing a PCI Express CardRemoving and Installing Parts PCI Express Card slot PCI Express X16 card Card Securing tabNot fully seated card Bracket within slot Fully seated card Release tab Release tabs Lever on chassis wall Removing a PCI Express CardPCI Express Release tab Card retention mechanismDoor Piano bracket May not be present on all computersRemoving and Installing Parts Removing the Drive Panel Drive PanelsSliding plate lever Drive panel Center drive Removing the Drive-Panel InsertReplacing the Drive-Panel Insert Drive-panel Insert tab Drive panel Drive-panel insertReplacing the Drive Panel Drives General Installation GuidelinesHard Drive Removing a Hard Drive Power cable Hard drive cableTabs Hard drive Hard drive Hard drive bracket Installing a Hard DriveAdding a Second Hard Drive Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DrivePower cable Floppy drive cable Installing a Floppy Drive Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader Not present on all computers 100101 Installing a Media Card ReaderMedia Card Reader Screws 102 CD/DVD DriveUSB cable Media Card Reader Not present on all computers 103 Removing a CD/DVD Drive104 Installing a CD/DVD DriveCD/DVD drive Shoulder screws System board 105Replacing the Battery Battery106 Replacing the Computer Cover Battery Battery socket Tab107 Removing and Installing Parts 109 Specifications110 111 112 50.8 cm/sec System SetupOverview 113System Setup Screens Entering System Setup114 115 116 System Setup OptionsRAID On 117 Remotely from Suspend 118Monday through Friday Up from Hibernate or Off119 Boot SequenceOption Settings Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot120 Changing Boot Sequence for Future Boots121 Clearing Forgotten Passwords122 Clearing Cmos SettingsCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and MonitorCDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyMouse Floppy Drive124 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals125 Class a Class BFCC Identification Information Contacting Dell126 Austria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com 127Aruba Australia Sydney128 Cayman Islands 129Chile Santiago Colombia 130Costa Rica 131 Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com 132Home and Small Business Corporate133 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers 134Italy Milan Website support.euro.dell.com JamaicaKorea Seoul 135Malaysia Penang Website support.ap.dell.com 136Luxembourg Website support.euro.dell.com MacaoNetherlands Amsterdam Website support.euro.dell.com 137Montserrat Netherlands Antilles138 139 Sweden Upplands Vasby Website support.euro.dell.com 140Switzerland Geneva Website support.euro.dell.com Turks and Caicos Islands 141Thailand Website support.ap.dell.com Trinidad/TobagoUruguay 142Venezuela 143Business Virgin IslandsAppendix Index 145 Index146 Index Index 147 Device Driver Rollback, 58 Files and Settings Transfer Booting to devices, 119 connectors, 66 Warranty Windows XP148 Index

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