Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID | Dell 200 specs

If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to the surviving drive. A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. Also, because data is duplicated on both drives, two 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 120-GB on which to store data.

NOTE: In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive in the configuration.

Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID

At some point you may want to configure your computer for RAID if you did not select a RAID configuration when you purchased your computer. You must have at least two hard drives installed in your computer to set up a RAID configuration. For instructions on how to install a hard drive, see "Hard Drives" on page 128.

You can use one of two methods to configure RAID hard drive volumes. One method uses the Intel® Option ROM utility, and is performed before you install the operating system onto the hard drive. The second method uses the Intel Matrix Storage Manager or Intel Storage Utility. This method is performed after you have installed the operating system and the Intel Storage Utility. Both methods require that you set your computer to RAID-enabled mode before starting any of the RAID configuration procedures in this document. Both methods require that you set your computer to RAID- enabled mode before you begin.

Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode

1Enter the system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 174).

2Press the left- and right-arrow keys to highlight Drives tab.

3Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Drive Controller, then press <Enter>.

4Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, and then press <Enter>.

NOTE: For more information about RAID options, see "System Setup Options" on page 176.

5Press the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Save/Exit, and press <Enter> to exit system setup and resume the boot process.

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 Dell Vostro July DX333 Contents Setting Up Your Internet Connection Power Options PropertiesConfiguring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Connecting to a Network Adapter Windows operating system Solid blue screen appears Media Card Reader ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Contents 100 Video and Monitor ProblemsDell Diagnostics Main Menu If the screen is difficult to read 101 151 Replacing the Power Supply 152Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink 150 207 189 Contents Your system What Are You Looking For? Find it Here Warranty informationFinding Information Direct your call when contacting Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Enter the Express Service Code to Other Dell customers Updates appropriate for yourConfiguration Education customers can also use Windows Vista, click Windows Vista Start button ProblemIcon Front View of the Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Optional CD/DVD eject Can contain an optional optical drive Perform an operating system shutdown Power buttonPower light Light in the center of this button indicates For more information Back View of the Computer Padlock rings, insert a commercially available Access to the inside of the computer. To useAllow you to secure the computer cover to Chassis with a padlock to prevent unauthorized Back Panel Connectors Speakers with integrated amplifiers Extremely low bass extension. Systems not usingSpeakers in the surround sound setup Connector is on the card Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Page Playing CDs and DVDs Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeDVD player includes the following basic buttons Copying CDs and DVDs Setting Up and Using Your Computer Yes Media Type Read Write RewritableMaybe Using a Media Card Reader Optional SecureDigital Card SD/ MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two Monitors TV-OUT connector Connecting a TVMay not be present on your computer Optional DVI adapter Changing the Display Settings Power Management Options in Windows XPStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Power Options Properties Power Management Options in Windows Vista Standby Mode Power Plan Properties Enabling SpeedStep Technology RAID Level 1 Configuration About RAID Configurations Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Option ROM Utility Configuring for RAID Using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Setting Up and Using Your Computer Page Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network adapter connector Network Setup Wizard Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Solving Problems Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S Drive Problems Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Optical drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems N T H E M O D E M D I a G N O S T I C S to O L Solving Problems Do not use these characters in filenames Error Messages Keyboard Problems Program stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Windows XP Solid blue screen appears C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I a T E L Y Other software problems Media Card Reader Problems Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Memory Problems Mouse Problems Network Problems Power Problems Printer Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is difficult to read Troubleshooting Tools Power Lights Beep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps System Messages Troubleshooting Tools When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell DiagnosticsStarting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Option Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Tab Function Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore Troubleshooting Tools Troubleshooting Tools Before you Begin Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 103 Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover Inside View of Your Computer Optical drive Power supply105 106 Memory module Connector DIMM2 Connector DIMM3Battery socket System Board Components 107 DC Power Connector P1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments108 109 110 +12 Vadc Yellow DC Power Connector P7 Pin Number Signal NameMemory 111 112 Memory Installation Guidelines Memory connector DIMM1 Installing Memory113 Notch Crossbar Cutouts Removing Memory Cards115 PCI and PCI Express Cards Card retention bracket 117 Alignment bar Fully-seated card Not fully-seated card 118 PCI Express x16 card Securing tab 119PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot Screw Alignment guide Filler bracketGuide notch 121 To Off 122 To On If you removed an add-in network connectorBezel Removing the Bezel Clamp insert Back of computer Bezel grip Clamp insert Back side of computer Replacing the BezelAlign and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert 125 126 Drives Recommended Drive Cable Connections Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Power cable Hard Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive CablesInterface cable 129 Hard drive Power cableScrews Removing and Installing Parts 131 Connector Drive baySystem board Screws Removing and Installing Parts 133 Second hard drive Power cableOptional System board Screws Floppy Drive 135 Removing and Installing Parts 137 Connector Floppy drive Removing and Installing Parts Drive panel insert optional 139 Media Card Reader Media Card Reader Data cable Power cable140 141 Connector FlexBay slot 143 Optical Drive 144 145 Optical drive Data cable System board Screw holes Screws Connector Optical drive bay 147 Screw holes 149 Replacing the Battery Battery Battery release lever Power Supply151 152 Replacing the Power Supply 153 Panel 154 Removing the I/O PanelPanel clamp Screw Cables Processor Fan Installing the I/O Panel155 Captive screws Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink AssemblyAssembly 156 157 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly Removing the Processor Processor158 159 Installing the ProcessorProcessor cover Socket Removing and Installing Parts 161 Removing the Chassis Fan Chassis Fan162 163 Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the System Board System Board System Board Screws Installing the System Board165 Replacing the Computer Cover 167 Move the computer to the upright positionComputer cover tab Slot 168 Communication Specifications169 Integrated network interface capable of 10/100 170 171 172 173 Entering System Setup System SetupOverview 175 176 System Setup Options FIXED, Dvmt Dvmt by default Off On On by default177 Boot Sequence 179 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 181 Clearing Cmos Settings Cleaning Your Computer Flashing the Bios182 Mouse Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor183 CDs and DVDs Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals One Dell Way 186Product name Dell Vostro Model number Company name Dell Inc 187 Contacting Dell 188 Glossary Glossary 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 Index Inside view, 105 stops responding Index 209 210 Problems battery, 59 beep codes 211 USB Booting to devices Using Windows Device Driver Rollback 212 213 Wizard, 68 reinstalling, 94 scanner, 77 System Restore 214