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... Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
... Problems 81 Optical Drive Problems 82 Hard Drive Problems 82 Working with RAID 83 RAID Level 0 83 RAID Level 1 84 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 86 RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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...XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of all data. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID... for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start ...
...XP: Click Start → My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk (C:). 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. If you are four basic RAID levels discussed in the loss of all data. The number of hard drives required varies depending on the computer, click Continue; RAID Level 0 NOTICE: RAID... for higher performance and data integrity • RAID level 5 is a disk storage configuration that increases performance or data redundancy. NOTE: RAID requires multiple hard drives. For information about these levels, see support.dell.com. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start ...
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...is written to enhance data integrity. NOTE: In a RAID 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number of hard drive space on the second drive in the configuration. RAID Level 1 RAID level 1 uses data mirroring to the primary drive,... the data is also duplicated, or mirrored, on which to create a large virtual drive. RAID 1 sacrifices high data-access rates for and reading the ...
...is written to enhance data integrity. NOTE: In a RAID 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number of hard drive space on the second drive in the configuration. RAID Level 1 RAID level 1 uses data mirroring to the primary drive,... the data is also duplicated, or mirrored, on which to create a large virtual drive. RAID 1 sacrifices high data-access rates for and reading the ...
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A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. Drives and Media 85 If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the size of the configuration is equal to the remaining drive. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the smallest drive in the configuration.
A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the remaining drive. Drives and Media 85 If a drive failure occurs, read and write operations are directed to the size of the configuration is equal to the remaining drive. NOTE: In a RAID 1 configuration, the size of the smallest drive in the configuration.
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RAID Level 0+1 Configuration A RAID 0+1 array combines the high data access rate of a RAID level 0 array and the data protection (redundancy) of a RAID level 1 mirror by striping data across two drives and mirroring that striped data on a second set of 240-GB on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of...
RAID Level 0+1 Configuration A RAID 0+1 array combines the high data access rate of a RAID level 0 array and the data protection (redundancy) of a RAID level 1 mirror by striping data across two drives and mirroring that striped data on a second set of 240-GB on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of...
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... (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to the other surviving drives. Drives and Media 87 RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up -
... (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to the other surviving drives. Drives and Media 87 RAID Level 5 Configuration RAID level 5 uses data parity. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 360-GB on page 308). 2 Press the up -
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... all data on page 92) programs to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 92. Back up any data you did not select a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased. and right-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, and then press . 5 Repeat the... RAID Configuration to keep before or after the operating system is installed. Configuring RAID Your computer can be done before continuing. 1 Enable RAID for each hard drive. NOTE: Hard drives in a RAID configuration should be configured for RAID, even if you want to Another RAID Configuration" on page 91. • "Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID...
... all data on page 92) programs to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 92. Back up any data you did not select a RAID configuration when the computer was purchased. and right-arrow keys to highlight RAID On, and then press . 5 Repeat the... RAID Configuration to keep before or after the operating system is installed. Configuring RAID Your computer can be done before continuing. 1 Enable RAID for each hard drive. NOTE: Hard drives in a RAID configuration should be configured for RAID, even if you want to Another RAID Configuration" on page 91. • "Rebuilding a RAID Configuration (RAID...
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... press . The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to highlight the array in the...down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up - Drives and Media 89 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to an array,...
... press . The Array Detail window appears. To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the arrow keys to select Mirroring. 5 Press to navigate to highlight the array in the...down your computer and try again. 4 Press to navigate to the Array Disks field. To create a RAID 0 configuration, use the arrow keys to select the array and press . 10 Press to return to the previous screen... operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you have. 7 After assigning the hard drives to enter the RAID BIOS. Back up - Drives and Media 89 2 Restart the computer. 3 Press when prompted to an array,...
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...number of drives supported in each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drive. Deleting a RAID Array Deleting a RAID 1 volume splits the volume into a RAID array. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID configuration only when you are listed as... Create Array Wizard screen appears and lists the disks that will make up any other installed hard drives. Back up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. The Clearing System Data window appears. NOTICE: The following procedure deletes all ...
...number of drives supported in each RAID array varies, depending on the selected drive. Deleting a RAID Array Deleting a RAID 1 volume splits the volume into a RAID array. Assigning New Drives to a RAID Array With the Operating System Installed Use Nvidia MediaShield to create a RAID configuration only when you are listed as... Create Array Wizard screen appears and lists the disks that will make up any other installed hard drives. Back up the RAID configuration, click Next, and then click Next again. The Clearing System Data window appears. NOTICE: The following procedure deletes all ...
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... you have marked for example - without losing any of a disk or array - from striped to Another RAID Configuration You can add hard drives to delete the RAID configuration. Also, you want to RAID-Enabled Mode" on several factors, such as the speed of the processor, the type and size of the...up any data you can change the current state of the drives in the System Tasks pane. NOTICE: Deleting a RAID 0 volume destroys all drives to be used in the RAID configuration are RAIDenabled (see "Setting Your Computer to delete. 3 Click Delete Array in the array must be no smaller ...
... you have marked for example - without losing any of a disk or array - from striped to Another RAID Configuration You can add hard drives to delete the RAID configuration. Also, you want to RAID-Enabled Mode" on several factors, such as the speed of the processor, the type and size of the...up any data you can change the current state of the drives in the System Tasks pane. NOTICE: Deleting a RAID 0 volume destroys all drives to be used in the RAID configuration are RAIDenabled (see "Setting Your Computer to delete. 3 Click Delete Array in the array must be no smaller ...
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... a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in the System Tasks pane. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by clicking the check box beside it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. Back up any other installed hard drives. Using the Intel® RAID Utilities If installed on your RAID configuration (Mirroring...the hard drive(s) you want to select your system, see the following sections for information about using the Intel utilities. • "Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected in the array. 9 Click Finish.
... a RAID Configuration (RAID 1 only) If one of the hard drives in the System Tasks pane. NOTE: You can rebuild the array by clicking the check box beside it. 6 Click Next→ Finish. Back up any other installed hard drives. Using the Intel® RAID Utilities If installed on your RAID configuration (Mirroring...the hard drive(s) you want to select your system, see the following sections for information about using the Intel utilities. • "Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System" on the drives selected in the array. 9 Click Finish.
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... . and down-arrow keys to the size of the average file that you create a RAID configuration using the following procedure to migrate an existing storage configuration to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 97. For RAID 0 a Press the up - b Press the up - Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: You lose any data on the...
... . and down-arrow keys to the size of the average file that you create a RAID configuration using the following procedure to migrate an existing storage configuration to RAID-Enabled Mode" on page 97. For RAID 0 a Press the up - b Press the up - Configuring a RAID 0 or RAID 1 Array Before Installing the Operating System NOTICE: You lose any data on the...
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...Press the up - Click Next. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a ...add a third hard drive in the Selected window. NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you perform this operation, ...
...Press the up - Click Next. The selected hard drives appear in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. Creating a RAID Level 0 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you want to include in your RAID level 0 volume, and then click the right arrow. 5 Select a ...add a third hard drive in the Selected window. NOTE: If you do not see "Setting Your Computer to create the RAID volume. 8 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 6 Press to create the volume. 7 Press to confirm that you perform this operation, ...
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Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. Drives and Media 95 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only after you have replaced the failed hard ... the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status...
Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration With the Operating System Installed NOTE: When you perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives is Rebuild. Drives and Media 95 Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure (RAID 1) NOTE: Perform the following steps only after you have replaced the failed hard ... the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 3 Under DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED, confirm that the new (non-RAID) drive is listed and then press . 4 Under Disk/Volume Information, confirm that the volume status...
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... Size you want, and click Next. 96 Drives and Media NOTE: Volumes with a status of the average file you want to store on the RAID volume. Your computer boots to select Exit, and then press . The stripe size should be closest to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next...Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from the drop-down -arrow keys to the operating system and begins rebuilding the RAID volume automatically. Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration 1 Set your computer to migrate, and click Next. If you have not yet set your computer while the computer is ...
... Size you want, and click Next. 96 Drives and Media NOTE: Volumes with a status of the average file you want to store on the RAID volume. Your computer boots to select Exit, and then press . The stripe size should be closest to launch the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next...Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from the drop-down -arrow keys to the operating system and begins rebuilding the RAID volume automatically. Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration 1 Set your computer to migrate, and click Next. If you have not yet set your computer while the computer is ...
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...; Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. NOTE: You can use your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer normally during the migration process. NOTE: Select the hard...data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer normally during migration process. Drives and Media 97 NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member ...
...; Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager→ Intel Matrix Storage Console to launch the Intel Storage Utility. NOTE: You can use your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see an Actions menu option, you have not yet set your computer normally during the migration process. NOTE: Select the hard...data contained on the member drive is removed. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your computer normally during migration process. Drives and Media 97 NOTICE: In the following step, all data contained on the member ...
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... frequencies are recharged (sometimes also referred to as infrared and light. Sometimes the processor is generated at which your computer. R RAID - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that do not have read-only status if:... • It resides on a monitor. The sharpness and clarity of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. read -only - If no problems are more likely to be configured and started remotely. A type of providing data redundancy. readme file - The higher ...
... frequencies are recharged (sometimes also referred to as infrared and light. Sometimes the processor is generated at which your computer. R RAID - Typically, readme files provide installation information and describe new product enhancements or corrections that do not have read-only status if:... • It resides on a monitor. The sharpness and clarity of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. read -only - If no problems are more likely to be configured and started remotely. A type of providing data redundancy. readme file - The higher ...
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..., 12GB and 16 GB 4 GB 16 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory , see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 67 Computer Model Studio XPS™ 8100 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Core™ i7-870 Intel Core i7-860 Intel Core i7-750 Intel Core i5-...-660 Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i3-540 Intel Core i3-540 System chipset Intel H57 RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Basic Specifications Memory Connectors Memory type Configurations possible Minimum Maximum four internally accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets 1066-MHz or 1333-MHz DDR3 DIMMs;
..., 12GB and 16 GB 4 GB 16 GB NOTE: For instructions on upgrading memory , see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. 67 Computer Model Studio XPS™ 8100 Computer Information Processor types Intel® Core™ i7-870 Intel Core i7-860 Intel Core i7-750 Intel Core i5-...-660 Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i3-540 Intel Core i3-540 System chipset Intel H57 RAID support RAID 0 (striping) RAID 1 (mirroring) Basic Specifications Memory Connectors Memory type Configurations possible Minimum Maximum four internally accessible DDR3 DIMM sockets 1066-MHz or 1333-MHz DDR3 DIMMs;
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... Intel Core i7-750 Intel Core i7-870 Intel Core i7-860 Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width RAID support (internal SATA drives only) BIOS chip (NVRAM) Memory speed upto 4 MB upto 6 MB upto 8 MB four...
... Intel Core i7-750 Intel Core i7-870 Intel Core i7-860 Memory Connectors Capacities Memory type Memory configurations possible Computer Information System chipset Data bus width DRAM bus width Processor address bus width RAID support (internal SATA drives only) BIOS chip (NVRAM) Memory speed upto 4 MB upto 6 MB upto 8 MB four...