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Configuring RAID
Creating a RAID volume
Because RAID can be configured so many ways, this procedure
covers only the basics. This procedure assumes that no RAID
has been defined yet.
To create a RAID volume:
1 Install additional hard drives as needed for your RAID
plan. For instructions on installing hard drives, see
“Adding or replacing a hard drive” on page 57 .
2 Start (or restart) your computer, then press F9 during
startup. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen
opens.
3 To create a new array, set RAID Mode to Striping (for
RAID 0), then select drives on the left and click Add to
add the drives to the array.
4 Press F7, then press Y. The new array is created.
5 Press C TRL + X to exit the utility. Your computer restarts.
6 Install the operating system from the Windows disc that
came with your computer.
Deleting a RAID volume
Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on that volume,
including operating system files. Before deleting a RAID
volume, make sure that all important files have been
backed up.
To delete a RAID volume:
1 Start (or restart) your computer, then press F9 during
startup. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen
opens.
2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you
want to delete, then press E
NTER . The Array Detail screen
opens.
3 Press D to delete the array. In this screen, you can also
press C to clear (delete all data from) the array.
Caution
If your computer has the operating system installed on a RAID,
deleting the RAID will remove the operating system, and you will not be
able to start your computer into Windows.
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