How does one setup RAID

SHaTTaFaKKaP · 08-30-2007, 06:28 PM

Hi, I'm noobi

I just read the wiki article on RAID but I couldn't find out how to setup a RAID, I don't own any extra hardrives yet so this is not of utter importance, just wondering if anyone knows like a tutorial website for for to setup RAID

vernong1992 · 08-30-2007, 08:24 PM

on Vista or XP, it'll tell you to insert a floppy drive or removable drive to install the drivers, but first go to ur BIOS and set it in RAID, then install, it on your system (it'll ask you what you want) and it'll install

b1gapl · 08-30-2007, 08:35 PM

That's very vague vernong.

Here are the basic steps:

1. Make the RAID driver diskette, by putting the RAID drivers on a floppy disk.
2. Install the hard drives needed for the RAID level you are going to do.
3. Go into the RAID setup menu via BIOS.
4. Set the RAID level you want.
5. Set CD as first boot priority, save settings, and reboot.
6. Insert the Windows CD.
7. At the blue screen, look at the bottom for a message, saying to install any third party RAID drivers. Press F6.
8. Follow instructions on installing the RAID drivers.
9. Then just continue on, installing Windows as usual.

It may vary between different motherboards, but those are the very basic steps on how to setup RAID.

vernong1992 · 08-30-2007, 08:37 PM

lol now that i reread it... it does seem vague.. i guess i need to organize my thoughts and what I type better... but ur install guide is better...

Riznarf · 08-30-2007, 08:39 PM

whatre the different types of raid? i mean, i know there is raid 0, 1, 5???? and probably others, but i dont know what they mean/do. can anyone explain all the different types pls?

b1gapl · 08-30-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riznarf

whatre the different types of raid? i mean, i know there is raid 0, 1, 5???? and probably others, but i dont know what they mean/do. can anyone explain all the different types pls?

It's all answered right here:
AC&NC - RAID.edu - RAID Tutorial & Benchmarking Tools

vernong1992 · 08-30-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riznarf

whatre the different types of raid? i mean, i know there is raid 0, 1, 5???? and probably others, but i dont know what they mean/do. can anyone explain all the different types pls?

off the top of my head:

common ones: 5, 1, 0, 0+1

not common ones: 10, 3, 4 ( i think theres a RAID 50) but b1gapl.. i think ur link is broken... or my PC is timing out on the site load...

SHaTTaFaKKaP · 08-31-2007, 12:09 AM

Hey thanks guys

mgcook · 08-31-2007, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1gapl

That's very vague vernong.

Here are the basic steps:

1. Make the RAID driver diskette, by putting the RAID drivers on a floppy disk.
2. Install the hard drives needed for the RAID level you are going to do.
3. Go into the RAID setup menu via BIOS.
4. Set the RAID level you want.
5. Set CD as first boot priority, save settings, and reboot.
6. Insert the Windows CD.
7. At the blue screen, look at the bottom for a message, saying to install any third party RAID drivers. Press F6.
8. Follow instructions on installing the RAID drivers.
9. Then just continue on, installing Windows as usual.

It may vary between different motherboards, but those are the very basic steps on how to setup RAID.

sweet i'll have to remember this when i install XP. i think evga gave me a floppy for the drivers.

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vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Padder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,724	Re: How does one setup RAID on Vista or XP, it'll tell you to insert a floppy drive or removable drive to install the drivers, but first go to ur BIOS and set it in RAID, then install, it on your system (it'll ask you what you want) and it'll install __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email.

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b1gapl Commander SMod Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 11,803	Re: How does one setup RAID That's very vague vernong. Here are the basic steps: 1. Make the RAID driver diskette, by putting the RAID drivers on a floppy disk. 2. Install the hard drives needed for the RAID level you are going to do. 3. Go into the RAID setup menu via BIOS. 4. Set the RAID level you want. 5. Set CD as first boot priority, save settings, and reboot. 6. Insert the Windows CD. 7. At the blue screen, look at the bottom for a message, saying to install any third party RAID drivers. Press F6. 8. Follow instructions on installing the RAID drivers. 9. Then just continue on, installing Windows as usual. It may vary between different motherboards, but those are the very basic steps on how to setup RAID. __________________ Recommended PC Components Guide Potentially the longest thread in history!! Tech-Forums Official 3DMark06/05/03 Top List

08-30-2007, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
vernong1992 Kudos/Post Count Padder Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 16,724	Re: How does one setup RAID lol now that i reread it... it does seem vague.. i guess i need to organize my thoughts and what I type better... but ur install guide is better... __________________ I do not accept support requests or deleted threads/complains about Infractions you've recieved by PM, Profile or IM/Email.

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Riznarf Super Techie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 405	Re: How does one setup RAID whatre the different types of raid? i mean, i know there is raid 0, 1, 5???? and probably others, but i dont know what they mean/do. can anyone explain all the different types pls? __________________ -Riznarf Gigabyte P35-DS3R Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 @ 3.84ghz Crucial Ballistix (2 x 1GB) PC6400 @ 950mhz eVga geForce 8800 GTS 320MB (660/920) Corsair 520HX Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 PRT 320GB Samsung 204BW 20" Tuniq Tower 120 Antec 900 3DMark06: 11,378 PCMark05: 8,865

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SHaTTaFaKKaP wtfz0r Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 531	Re: How does one setup RAID Hey thanks guys __________________ Intel e6750 @ 3.2ghz OCZ Reapers @ 950 mhz 5-5-5-15 XFX Alpha Dog 8800GTS 512mb 650/1972/1625 EVGA 680i Lian Li Pc-A05 AC Freezer

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