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Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator 32 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 35 Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick...
Hyper-Threading 27 About Your RAID Configuration 28 RAID Level 0 Configuration 28 RAID Level 1 Configuration 29 Configuring Your Computer for RAID 29 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® RAID Option ROM Utility 30 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Application Accelerator 32 Understanding Intel® Viiv™ Technology (Optional 35 Using Intel® Viiv™ Quick...
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...RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio. The drives should be the same size in a RAID level 1 configuration (see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on page 35). NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. A RAID...Data striping is recommended for its Dimension™ computers. serial ATA RAID configured for and reading the next block. RAID Level 0 Configuration A RAID level 0 configuration uses a storage technique known as a spare drive ...
...RAID configurations are available, Dell offers either a RAID level 0 configuration or a RAID level 1 configuration for the data integrity requirements of digital photography and audio. The drives should be the same size in a RAID level 1 configuration (see "Creating a Spare Hard Drive" on page 35). NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. A RAID...Data striping is recommended for its Dimension™ computers. serial ATA RAID configured for and reading the next block. RAID Level 0 Configuration A RAID level 0 configuration uses a storage technique known as a spare drive ...
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...29 The second method uses the Intel Matrix Storage Manager, or Intel Matrix Storage Console, and this method is also inaccessible. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data-access rates for RAID level 1 segment 1 segment 2 segment 3 segment 4 segment 5 segment 6 hard drive 1 segment 1 duplicated segment 2 duplicated ... data is performed before you have at least two hard drives installed in your computer to set up a RAID configuration. A replacement drive can use a RAID level 0 configuration. When data is written to the primary drive, it is then duplicated, or mirrored, ...
...29 The second method uses the Intel Matrix Storage Manager, or Intel Matrix Storage Console, and this method is also inaccessible. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data-access rates for RAID level 1 segment 1 segment 2 segment 3 segment 4 segment 5 segment 6 hard drive 1 segment 1 duplicated segment 2 duplicated ... data is performed before you have at least two hard drives installed in your computer to set up a RAID configuration. A replacement drive can use a RAID level 0 configuration. When data is written to the primary drive, it is then duplicated, or mirrored, ...
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...the size of the configuration will lose any size drives may be the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number (two) of the RAID configuration procedures in the configuration. Do not use to store on your hard drives when you want to use the following procedure only if you... set your operating system. NOTE: Select the strip size closest to the size of the average file you create a RAID configuration using the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, ideally the drives should be the smaller of equal size. and down -arrow keys and spacebar to select the two...
...the size of the configuration will lose any size drives may be the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the number (two) of the RAID configuration procedures in the configuration. Do not use to store on your hard drives when you want to use the following procedure only if you... set your operating system. NOTE: Select the strip size closest to the size of the average file you create a RAID configuration using the Intel RAID Option ROM utility, ideally the drives should be the smaller of equal size. and down -arrow keys and spacebar to select the two...
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...arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume, and press . 4 Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press . 5 Use the up - and down -arrow ... will be lost. and down -arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you want to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press . 3 Use the up your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up - 8 Select...
...arrow keys to select Exit, and press . 13 Install the operating system (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on page 60). and down -arrow keys to highlight Create RAID Volume, and press . 4 Enter a RAID volume name or accept the default, and press . 5 Use the up - and down -arrow ... will be lost. and down -arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you want to highlight Delete RAID Volume, and press . 3 Use the up your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore" on the main Intel RAID Option ROM utility screen. 11 Use the up - 8 Select...
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... the existing operating system and any data, you need to use the migrating option (see page 30). 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to... Configuration" on the single drive), and you want to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 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 (and the operating system is on ...
... the existing operating system and any data, you need to use the migrating option (see page 30). 3 On the Actions menu, select Create RAID Volume to launch the Create RAID Volume Wizard, and then click Next. 4 On the Select Volume Location screen, click the first hard drive you want to... Configuration" on the single drive), and you want to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer 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 (and the operating system is on ...
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...to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to delete the volume. Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: While this procedure deletes the RAID 1 volume, it also splits the RAID 1 volume into the Selected box, and then click Next. 5 Click Finish to launch the Intel® ...Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 8 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to move the highlighted RAID volume into two nonRAID hard drives with a partition, and leaves any existing data files intact. Click a second hard drive until two drives ...
...to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to delete the volume. Deleting a RAID Volume NOTE: While this procedure deletes the RAID 1 volume, it also splits the RAID 1 volume into the Selected box, and then click Next. 5 Click Finish to launch the Intel® ...Size window, select the Volume Size desired and click Next. 8 Click Finish to create the volume, or click Back to move the highlighted RAID volume into two nonRAID hard drives with a partition, and leaves any existing data files intact. Click a second hard drive until two drives ...
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... the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next on the member drive. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to launch...in the configuration, and click Next. 9 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you will lose all data contained on the RAID volume. NOTE: In the following step, you want to use your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or ...
... the Migration Wizard. 4 Click Next on the member drive. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to make changes. Migrating to a RAID Level 1 Configuration 1 Set your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or operating system files that you want to launch...in the configuration, and click Next. 9 On the Specify Volume Size screen, select the volume size you will lose all data contained on the RAID volume. NOTE: In the following step, you want to use your source hard drive (it should be the hard drive containing the data or ...
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...technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that are ordered with a RAID level 1 configuration. Creating a Spare Hard Drive A spare hard drive may be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. The spare hard drive will be able... to mark as a spare hard drive. 3 Click Mark as the broken member's replacement. When a member of the RAID level 1 configuration is rebuilding the...
...technology is a technology aimed at the digital home enthusiast that are ordered with a RAID level 1 configuration. Creating a Spare Hard Drive A spare hard drive may be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. The spare hard drive will be able... to mark as a spare hard drive. 3 Click Mark as the broken member's replacement. When a member of the RAID level 1 configuration is rebuilding the...
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...settings for the future boot process), the computer prompts you to boot from a network server. If a boot routine is active (available only for RAID. You can set the SATA controller to boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first ... USB, Internal, or Read Only. When the On w/ PXE setting is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to RAID Autodetect/AHCI, RAID Autodetect/ATA, or RAID On. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in this...
...settings for the future boot process), the computer prompts you to boot from a network server. If a boot routine is active (available only for RAID. You can set the SATA controller to boot from a USB memory device, select the USB device and move it so it becomes the first ... USB, Internal, or Read Only. When the On w/ PXE setting is not available from the network server, the computer attempts to RAID Autodetect/AHCI, RAID Autodetect/ATA, or RAID On. Memory Info Indicates amount of installed memory, memory speed, channel mode (dual or single), and type of devices specified in this...
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...information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup... Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing, 89 replacing, 91 drive-panel insert removing, 90 replacing, 90 drivers about, 57 identifying, 58 drives problems, 38 RAID...
...information, 18 helpful tips, 20 how to, 18 cover replacing, 107 D Dell Dell Diagnostics, 56 support policy, 123 support site, 11 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 diagnostic lights, 53 diagnostics Dell, 56 lights, 53, 66 documentation online, 11 Product Information Guide, 9 Setup... Diagram, 9 drive panel, 66, 89 removing, 89 replacing, 91 drive-panel insert removing, 90 replacing, 90 drivers about, 57 identifying, 58 drives problems, 38 RAID...
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... F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 Hyper-Threading, 27 I IEEE 1394 connector, 66...
... F Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 27 Finding Information, 9 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 65 H hard drive activity light, 66 problems, 39 hardware Dell Diagnostics, 56 drives, RAID configuration, 28 Hardware Troubleshooter, 59 headphone connector, 66 Help and Support Center, 12 hibernate mode, 25, 27 Hyper-Threading, 27 I IEEE 1394 connector, 66...
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...13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard...51 software, 43-44 sound and speakers, 49 technical support policy, 123 troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113 Setup Diagram, 9 Index 147
...13 USB, 14 problems battery, 37 blue screen, 44 CD drive, 38 CD-RW drive, 39 computer crashes, 43-44 computer stops responding, 43 Dell Diagnostics, 56 diagnostic lights, 53 drives, 38 DVD drive, 38 e-mail, 39 error messages, 41 general, 43 hard drive, 39 Internet, 39 keyboard...51 software, 43-44 sound and speakers, 49 technical support policy, 123 troubleshooting tips, 37 volume adjusting, 49 Program Compatibility Wizard, 44 R RAID configuring, 28 reinstalling Windows XP, 60 S safety instructions, 9 scanner problems, 48 Service Tag, 10, 66 settings system setup, 113 Setup Diagram, 9 Index 147