Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID
Your computer can be configured for RAID, even if you did not select a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased. For an explanation of RAID levels and their requirements, see "About RAID Configurations" on page 29. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "Hard Drives" on page 87.
To configure RAID hard drive volumes use the Nvidia MediaShield ROM utility before you install the operating system onto the hard drive.
Ensure that you set your computer to
Setting Your Computer to
1Enter the system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 111).
2Press the up- and
3Press the up- and
4Press the left- and
NOTE: For more information about RAID options, see "System Setup Options" on page 112.
5Press <Esc>, press the left- and
Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility
NOTICE: The following procedure will result in the loss of all data on your hard drive(s). Back up any data you want to keep before continuing.
Hard drives of any size may be used to create a RAID configuration. Ideally, however, the drives should be of equal size to avoid unallocated or unused space. For an explanation of RAID levels and their requirements, see "About RAID Configurations" on page 29. For information on how to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 88.
1Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID- Enabled Mode" on page 30).
2Restart the computer.
3Press <Ctrl><N> when prompted to enter the RAID BIOS.
NOTE: If the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again.
The Define a New Array window appears.
4Press <Tab> to navigate to the RAID Mode field.
To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring.
5Press <Tab> to navigate to the Free Disks field.
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