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Gateway MAN FX510 Preparing your computer for RAID, Configuring RAID, Enabling RAID

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Preparing your computer for RAID

Setting up RAID on your computer can involve two major steps, depending on how your computer has been configured.

To prepare your computer for RAID:

1Configure the RAID arrays. See the Array Manager User Guide, or “Configuring RAID” on page 33.

2Install the operating system.

Configuring RAID

Enabling RAID

If your computer had RAID enabled at the factory, you do not need to enable it. If you are setting up RAID yourself, and RAID was not enabled at the factory, you must enable it.

To enable RAID on your computer:

1Start (or restart) your computer.

2As soon as your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

3Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration.

4Change the ATA/IDE Mode to Enhanced.

5Change the SATA mode to RAID.

6Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes.

Now that RAID is enabled, you can access the RAID setup.

Contents

Page Page Contents Chapter 1: About This Reference Chapter 2: Checking Out Your Computer Chapter 3: Setting Up and Getting Started Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Page CHAPTER1 About This Reference •About this guide •Accessing the online User Guide •Gateway contact information About this guide Accessing the online User Guide Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity Page CHAPTER2 •Front •Back Front Page Back Page Page Page Page CHAPTER3 Setting Up and Getting Started •Working safely and comfortably •Preparing power connections •Connecting to a broadband modem or network Working safely and comfortably Reducing eye strain Setting up your computer desk and chair Sitting at your computer Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain Preparing power connections Protecting from power source problems Checking the voltage selection Connecting to a broadband modem or network Connecting a dial-upmodem Starting your computer Waking up your computer Turning off your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer Using the keyboard Premium multimedia keyboard features Elite multimedia keyboard features Page Using the mouse Page Adjusting the volume Page Configuring the audio jacks Installing a printer, scanner, or other device Setting up RAID About RAID RAID for performance Howit makes file storage cheaper Drawbacks RAID for security RAID for both: performance and security Page Preparing your computer for RAID Configuring RAID Enabling RAID Creating a RAID volume Page Resetting drives to non-RAIDstatus Adding or replacing a RAID drive Getting help Page CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer •Preventing static electricity discharge •Opening and closing the case •Adding or replacing memory Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the case Removing the side panel Page Removing the front bezel Closing the case Replacing the front bezel Replacing the side panel Adding or replacing memory Page Replacing the system battery Adding or replacing an optical disc drive Page Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive Page Adding or replacing the memory card reader Page Adding or replacing a hard drive Page Replacing the front fan Page Replacing the rear fan Page Replacing the power supply Replacing the heat sink and processor Page Replacing the I/O board Page Adding or replacing an expansion card Page Page Replacing the system board Page Page Page Page CHAPTER5 Maintaining Your Computer •Setting up a maintenance schedule •Caring for your computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Caring for your computer Cleaning your computer Cleaning the exterior Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the monitor Cleaning the mouse Cleaning optical discs Updating Windows Using BigFix Managing hard drive space Checking hard drive space Deleting unnecessary files Checking the hard drive for errors Defragmenting the hard drive Backing up files Scheduling maintenance tasks Moving from your old computer Moving with Windows Easy Transfer Moving files and settings manually Page Page Troubleshooting •Safety guidelines •First steps •Troubleshooting •Recovering your system Safety guidelines First steps Troubleshooting Add-incards Audio CD or DVD drives Page DVD drives Ethernet File management Hard drive Internet Keyboard Media Center Page Page Memory Memory card reader Modem (cable or DSL) Modem (dial-up) Page Page Monitor Mouse Networks Passwords Power Printer Page Sound Recovering your system Recovering pre-installedsoftware and drivers Preparing forsoftware and device driver recovery Page Recovering pre-installedsoftware and drivers using GatewayRecoveryCenter Recovering pre-installedsoftware and drivers using recovery discs Page Using Microsoft System Restore Page Manuallycreating a restore point Recovering your system to its factory condition Recovering your system using the Windows DVD Telephone support Before calling Gateway Customer Care Telephone numbers Self-help Tutoring Training Page Legal Notices •Important safety information •Regulatory compliance statements •Environmental information •Notices Important safety information Setting up your system Careduring use Replacement parts and accessories United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter perFCC Part FCC declaration of conformity California Proposition 65 Warning Canada IndustryCanada (IC) Unintentional emitterper ICES-003 Laser safety statement External television antenna grounding Lightning protection Powerlines Environmental information Notices All Rights Reserved Trademarkacknowledgments Macrovision statement Page Index