5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)

Creating a Security Array with New Drives

1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.

2.Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select “Security” with the space bar. The Mode field displays “Mirror”.

3.Press <Ctrl-Y> to save your selection.

4.The following message appears:

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)

Y - Create and Duplicate

N - Create Only

5.Press “N” for the Create Only option. A message appears confirming that your Security array has been created.

Array has been created.

<Press any key to reboot>

6.Press any key to reboot the system.

7.Use the FDISK utility and follow the format procedure for installing a new hard drive.

8.After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS).

9.Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.

Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.

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