Creating a RAID Volume

To create a RAID volume:

1.From the NVIDIA® RAID utility Define a New Array menu, select RAID Mode then press <Enter>. The following submenu appears.

Use the up or down arrow keys to select a

 

 

 

 

Mirroring

 

RAID mode then press <Enter>.

 

Striping

 

 

Stripe Mirroring

 

 

Spanning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.Press <TAB> select the Striping Block then press <Enter>. The following submenu appears:

8K

16K

32K

64K

128K Optim

If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring, use the up or down arrow keys to select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press <Enter>.The available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default selection is 128 KB. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage.

8 /16 KB - low disk usage

64 KB - typical disk usage

128 KB - performance disk usage

TIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.

3.` Press <TAB> to select the Free Disks area. Use the left or right arrow keys to assign the array disks.

4.Press <F7> to create RAID set. The following message box appears.

Clear disk data?

[Y] YES

[N] NO

5.Press <Y> to clear the selected disks or <N> to proceed without clearing the disks. The following screen appears.

Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost!

ASUS Striker Extreme

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Asus Striker Extreme manual Creating a RAID Volume, RAID mode then press Enter

Striker Extreme specifications

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One of the standout features of the Striker Extreme is its support for NVIDIA SLI technology, allowing users to install multiple graphics cards to achieve higher frame rates and improved visual performance in games and applications. With its 5 PCI Express x16 slots, the motherboard facilitates extensive expandability options, making it an ideal choice for users looking to build a robust gaming rig.

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