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6. RAID Controller
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Creating Your Disk Array
You will now use the FastBuild™ BIOS utility to create your array using the attached drives. There are
three different scenarios in creating this array. You can create an array for performance, you can create
a Security array using new hard drives (recommended), or you can create a Security array using an
existing hard drive and a new hard drive.
DANGER
If creating a Security array using an existing hard drive, backup any necessary data. Failure to
follow this accepted PC practice could result in data loss.
1. Boot you system. If this is the first time you have booted with the RAID controller and drives
installed, the Promise onboard BIOS will display the following screen.
FastTrak100 (tm) “Lite” BIOS Version 2.xx.x.xx
(c) 1995-2001 Promise Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.
No array defined . . .
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility or
Press <ESC> to continue booting…
2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild™ Utility Main Menu.
3. Press “1” to display the Auto Setup Menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method to creating
your first array.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx © 1996-2001 Promise Technology, Inc.
[Auto Setup Options Menu]
Optimize Array for: Performance
Typical Application to use: DESKTOP
[ Auto Setup Configuration ]
Mode…………………………………….Stripe
Spare Drive …………………………….0
Drive(s) Used in Array…………………2
Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)…….16126
[ Keys Available ]
[↑] Up [↓] Down [←, , Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save