Setting Up and Using Your Computer | Dell XPS 600 manual

Create a RAID level 0 volume or RAID level 1 volume only when you are adding two new drives to an existing single-drive computer configured as a single-drive level 0 RAID array, and you want to configure the two new drives into a RAID array.

Although any size drives may be used to create a RAID configuration using Nvidia MediaShield, ideally the drives should be of equal size. In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration will be the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number (two) of drives in the configuration. In a RAID level 1 configuration, the size of the configuration will be the smaller of the two drives used.

Creating a RAID Array

NOTICE: You will lose any data on your hard drives when you create a RAID configuration using the following procedure. Back up data you want to keep before continuing.

NOTE: Do not use the following procedure to migrate an existing storage configuration to RAID level 0 configuration.

1Enable RAID on your hard drives (see "Setting Your Hard Drives to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 23).

2After rebooting your computer, launch Nvidia MediaShield.

3Click Create Array in the System Tasks pane. The Create Array Wizard appears.

4Use the drop-down box to select Striping (for RAID 0) or Mirroring (for RAID 1).

5Click Next.

6Click to select the drives that will make up the RAID configuration.

NOTE: Your computer supports a maximum of two drives per RAID1 array and three per RAID0 array.

7Select desired options.

NOTICE: The Clear System Data option will delete all data on the selected drive.

8Click Next.

9Click Finish to create the RAID configuration.

The array and any other installed hard drives should be visible in the NVRAID management utility window.

Deleting a RAID Array

NOTE: While this procedure deletes the RAID 1 volume, it also splits the RAID 1 volume into two non- RAID hard drives with a partition, and leaves any existing data files intact. Deleting a RAID 0 volume, however, destroys all data on the volume.

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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 XPS November HC098 Contents Optimizing Performance Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings103 105 109 108110 112 142 Finding Information Dell Product Information Guide Setup Diagram When you use Use the Service Tag toService Code to direct Microsoft Windows License Label Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationHow to use Windows XP What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Operating system you Varies based onOrdered Finding Information Opening the Drive Door Changing the Front-Panel Light Color Setting Up and Using Your Computer Badge Front-panel XD-Picture card Using a Media Card Reader OptionalMS/MS Pro SecureDigital card SD MultiMediaCard MMC Connecting Two Monitors Connecting MonitorsPrimary video card Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on Connecting Two Monitors Without an AdapterDVI white connector TV-OUT connector Adapter Changing the Display Settings to Support Two Monitors Connecting a TVConnecting Two Monitors With the Use of an Adapter RAID Level 0 Configuration About Your RAID ConfigurationAbout Serial ATA Drives Segment RAID Level 1 ConfigurationHard drive Creating an Array using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Press Tab to navigate to the Free Disks field Using Nvidia MediaShield Setting Up and Using Your Computer Setting Up and Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Mails Toolbar settings Window sizes Internet bookmarks Playing a CD or DVD Playing CDs and DVDsClick Finished and restart the new computer CD player includes the following basic buttons Adjusting the Volume How to Copy a CD or DVD Adjusting the PictureCopying CDs and DVDs Media Type Read Write Rewritable Using Blank CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Network Setup Wizard Standby Mode Power ManagementHibernate Mode Overview Power Options Properties Advanced Tab Place the power options iconHibernate Tab Setting Up and Using Your Computer PCI Express Cards Hyper-ThreadingOptimizing Performance Nvidia SLI Dual Graphics Technology Battery Problems Troubleshooting TipsDrive Problems Solving Problems E C K T H E C a B L E C O N N E C T I O N S CD and DVD drive problems Hard drive problems Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Error Messages Use these characters in filenames Ieee 1394 Device Problems Lockups and Software Problems Keyboard Problems Computer stops responding Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedly Program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Mouse Problems Memory Problems Simultaneously press CtrlEsc to display the Start menu Network ProblemsComputer Start the computer Power Problems Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from speakers N T H E S P E a K E R D I a G N O S T I C S No sound from headphones If the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsIf the screen is difficult to read Graphics card is correctly attached to the card If 3-D image quality is poor Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Diagnostic LightsIf the problem persists, contact Dell see Advanced Troubleshooting Modules without error Module see Installing Memory onInstalling Memory on Module/memory connector placement Express Cards on Computer see Removing PCI and PCIRepeat this process for each card. If Last card removed from the computer for When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Tab Function Option Function Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling DriversUsing the ResourceCD Windows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Undoing the Last System Restore Creating a Restore PointRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click the Start button and click Help and Support Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Before You Begin Dell Operating System CD Dell ResourceCD Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Before You Begin Removing and Installing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Front View Front and Back View of the Computer Front View Doors Open Cover latch release Back ViewPCI Express cards two x16 slots and one x1 slot Removing and Installing Parts Channel Occasionally, such as joysticks or cameras Opening the Computer Cover System board Power supply Removing and Installing Parts Processor fan Power supply fansInside View of Your Computer Floppy drive CD/DVD drive System Board Components Memory Installing Memory Addressing Memory Configurations Notch Memory module Cutouts Crossbar Securing clips Connector Removing Memory Cards PCI card PCI Express One PCI Express x1 card slotCard PCI Express Card slot Graphics card bridge Power connectors Securing tab PCI Express x16 card slot Removing and Installing Parts Securing tab PCI Express x16 card slot Fully seated card Slot Alignment guide Not fully seated card Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards PCI Express x16 card Retention arm Alignment bar Alignment guide Filler bracket Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Not fully seated card Connect any cables that should be attached to the card Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings Drives General Installation GuidelinesFloppy drive CD/DVD drive Media card reader optional Hard drives Drive Interface Connectors Connecting Drive CablesPower Cable Connector Power cable Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Hard Drive Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive System board connector Removing and Installing Parts Hard-drive cable Tabs Power cableDrive Bracket rails Screws Removing and Installing Parts Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy Drive101 Data cable power cable Tabs Floppy drive 103 Installing a Floppy Drive Tabs Floppy drive 104 Removing a Media Card Reader Media Card Reader105 Installing a Media Card Reader Adapter rails Screws 107 108 CD/DVD Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive Power cable Tabs Data cable CD/DVD drive109 Installing a CD/DVD Drive 111 Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud Processor Airflow Shroud112 Anchor tabs Shroud release levers Processor Installing the Processor Airflow ShroudRemoving the Processor 113 114 115 Remove the heat sink 116 Push down and out on the socket release leverHeat sink Retention tab Retention base Open the processor cover Installing the Processor117 Processor cover Socket Release lever Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket Processor cover Socket Release lever Socket pin-1 indicator 119 Removing the Front Panel Front PanelReplacing the Front Panel 120 Removing the Drive Door Drive DoorOpen the drive door 121 Lift the bottom bracket hinge away from the computer Replacing the Drive Door122 Top bracket hinge Bottom bracket hinge Hinge tab Door hinges Door bracket 123Door Lower part Replacing the Battery Battery 125 Closing the Computer Cover Removing and Installing Parts 127 Specifications 128 Controls and Lights 129 130 PowerLocated in the Product Information At 50/60 Hz 180 to 265 V at 50/60 Hz 100 V at 50/60 Hz for Entering System Setup System Setup131 Or single, and type of memory installed System Setup OptionsDisplays current date and time settings 132 133 134 135 Option Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot 137 Clearing Forgotten Passwords Clearing Cmos Settings Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor Cleaning Your ComputerMouse Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 140 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a 141 Class B Contacting DellFCC Identification Information 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 Ireland Sales 150Sales dial within U.K. only Fax/Sales Fax 151 152 153 154 155 Switchboard SalesCountries Sales Penang, Malaysia Appendix 156 157 PowerConnect, and PowerVault Transaction SalesTrinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands 158 159 Appendix Index 161 162 163 164 SLI 165 166