About RAID Configurations, RAID Level 1 Configuration | Dell 530d

About RAID Configurations

NOTE: RAID is not supported on Inspiron 530b/530d.

This section provides an overview of the redundant array of independent disks (RAID) configuration you may have selected when you purchased your computer. Your computer supports RAID level 1. A RAID level 1 configuration is recommended for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio.

The Intel RAID controller on your computer can only create a RAID volume using two physical drives. If a third drive is present, then that drive cannot be made part of a RAID volume using the Intel RAID configuration program, although it can be used as a spare drive in a RAID 1 configuration. However, if four drives are present in your computer, then each pair of drives can be made into a RAID level 1 volume. The drives should be the same size in order to ensure that the larger drive does not contain unallocated (and therefore unusable) space.

RAID Level 1 Configuration

RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as "mirroring." When data is written to the primary drive, it is then duplicated, or mirrored, on the other drive. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data access rates for its data redundancy advantages.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 530 Series Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using Blank CDs and DVDs Setting Up Your Internet Connection Solid blue screen appears 105 Removing and Installing Parts 120 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Clearing Forgotten Passwords 193 Dell Product Information Guide Finding Information Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Your computer, you should also Finding Information Inspiron 530/530a/530c Front View of the Computer Headphone connector Inspiron 530b/530d Headphone connector Back View of the Computer Express cards Inspiron 530b/530d Theft-deterrent device. The padlock rings allow you to Back Panel Connectors Attached Speakers with integrated amplifiers Inspiron 530b/530d Connector / center Installing Your Computer in an Enclosure Setting Up and Using Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer USB connector on Playing CDs and DVDs DVD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Picture Configuring the Audio Connectors for 5.1-Channel Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using a Media Card Reader Optional XD-Picture Card Connecting Two Monitors With VGA Connectors Connecting Two Monitors Connecting a TV Standby Mode Power ManagementChanging the Display Settings Power Management Options in Microsoft Windows XP 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 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Rebuilding a Degraded RAID 1 VolumeTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Windows Vista Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Network in the Windows Vista Operating System Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the Internet Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer Troubleshooting TipsBattery Problems 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 CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 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 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 Solving Problems Scanner Problems No sound from speakers Sound and Speaker Problems No sound from headphones Video and Monitor Problems If the screen is blank If the screen is difficult to read Power Lights Troubleshooting Tools Beep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive System Messages Page Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Insert the Drivers and Utilities media Exit Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Results Identifying Drivers What is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Troubleshooting Tools Page Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreYou can restore your operating system in the following ways Troubleshooting Tools Using Dell PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 101 Troubleshooting Tools 103 Using the Operating System CD Troubleshooting Tools Recommended Tools Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your Computer 107 Removing the Computer Cover Computer cover 109 Inside View of Your Computer 110 System Board ComponentsInspiron Fpanel 111 112 Inspiron 530a 113 114 Inspiron 530b Cdin 115 116 Inspiron 530c 117 Clrpswd Atxpower 118 Inspiron 530d 119 120 Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments 121 122 123 Memory 124 Memory Installation GuidelinesInspiron 530/530a/530c 125 126 Installing Memory 127 Inspiron 530b/530d Removing Memory 129 CardsPCI and PCI Express Cards Card retention bracket Bracket within slot 131 PCI Express x16 card Securing tab 133 Removing and Installing Parts 135 If you removed an add-in network connector Removing the Bezel Bezel 137 Replacing the BezelAlign and insert the bezel clamps in the bezel insert 138 Drives 139 Connecting Drive CablesDrive Interface Connectors Recommended Drive Cable Connections Hard Drives Connecting and Disconnecting Drive Cables 141 Removing and Installing Parts 143 Second hard drive Serial ATA data cable 145 Floppy Drive Optional Floppy drive Data cable Power cable 147 Connector Floppy drive 149 150 Replacing the Drive Panel Insert 151 Media Card Reader Removing and Installing Parts 153 154 CD/DVD Drive 155 CD/DVD drive Data cable Power cable System board Screw holes 157 CD/DVD drive Second CD/DVD drive Data cable Power cable 159 Replacing the Battery Battery 161 Power Supply 162 Replacing the Power Supply 163 Panel 164 Removing the I/O Panel 165 Installing the I/O PanelProcessor Fan 166 Removing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 167 Installing the Processor Fan/Heat Sink Assembly 168 ProcessorRemoving the Processor 169 Installing the Processor 171 172 Chassis FanRemoving the Chassis Fan 173 Replacing the Chassis Fan Removing the System Board System Board 175 System Board Screws Ensure that the cover is seated correctly 176 Installing the System BoardReplacing the Computer Cover 177 Move the computer to the upright position 178 179 Specifications PCI 180 181 182 183 NIL 184 185 Inspiron 530/530a/530b/530c/530d 186 187 System SetupOverview Can view your current Entering System Setup 189 System Setup Options 190 Boot Device Configuration 191 Boot Sequence Changing Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 193 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 194 Inspiron 530a Inspiron 530b 195 Inspiron 530c Inspiron 530d Clearing Cmos Settings 197 Flashing the Bios Mouse Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Monitor 199 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyCDs and DVDs FCC Class B Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Dcmf 201 Contacting Dell 203 Glossary 204 400 MHz 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 Index Index 221 Index 223 224 USB 225 226