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... Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors . . . . . 28 About Your RAID Configuration 29 RAID Level 0 Configuration 29 RAID Level 1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 5 Configuration 32 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 32 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 33 Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility 33 Using NVIDIA MediaShield...
... Changing the Display Settings to Support Two or More Monitors . . . . . 28 About Your RAID Configuration 29 RAID Level 0 Configuration 29 RAID Level 1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 0+1 Configuration 30 RAID Level 5 Configuration 32 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 32 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 33 Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility 33 Using NVIDIA MediaShield...
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...a high data access rate. Your computer supports RAID level 0, RAID level 1, RAID level 5 (customer-installed), or RAID level 0+1 (customer-installed). The drives in a RAID configuration should be set up as "data striping" to create a large virtual drive. RAID level 0 and RAID level 1 require a minimum of three drives....a failure of one of the drives to read data while the other drive is recommended for instructions). NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. A RAID level 1 configuration is loaded onto the drive (see "Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 33 ...
...a high data access rate. Your computer supports RAID level 0, RAID level 1, RAID level 5 (customer-installed), or RAID level 0+1 (customer-installed). The drives in a RAID configuration should be set up as "data striping" to create a large virtual drive. RAID level 0 and RAID level 1 require a minimum of three drives....a failure of one of the drives to read data while the other drive is recommended for instructions). NOTE: RAID levels do not represent a hierarchy. A RAID level 1 configuration is loaded onto the drive (see "Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 33 ...
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.... 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. NOTE: In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is written to enhance data integrity. For example, two 120-GB hard drives combine to the ... full storage capacities of drives in the configuration. When data is equal to provide 240 GB of the smallest drive in the configuration. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as "mirroring" to the primary drive, the data is equal to the size of...
.... 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. NOTE: In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is written to enhance data integrity. For example, two 120-GB hard drives combine to the ... full storage capacities of drives in the configuration. When data is equal to provide 240 GB of the smallest drive in the configuration. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as "mirroring" to the primary drive, the data is equal to the size of...
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A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 240-GB on which to the other surviving drives. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31
A replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. If a drive failure occurs, subsequent read and write operations are directed to store data. Also, because data is duplicated on the primary and additional drives, four 120-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of 240-GB on which to the other surviving drives. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 31
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...29. A replacement drive can be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can then be configured for RAID, even if you begin. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Both methods require that you install the ..."Installing a Hard Drive" on page 110. For an explanation of RAID. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. RAID level 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard drives than a RAID level 0 or RAID level 1 configuration. For information on how to install a hard drive...
...29. A replacement drive can be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drives. Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID Your computer can then be configured for RAID, even if you begin. 32 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Both methods require that you install the ..."Installing a Hard Drive" on page 110. For an explanation of RAID. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. RAID level 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard drives than a RAID level 0 or RAID level 1 configuration. For information on how to install a hard drive...
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... on your computer and try again. Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration" on page 166). 2 Press the up - The Define a New Array window appears. 4 Press to navigate... Stripe Mirroring. NOTE: Do not use the arrow keys to highlight Drives, then press . 3 Press the up - To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the following procedure will result in the loss of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow...
... on your computer and try again. Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration" on page 166). 2 Press the up - The Define a New Array window appears. 4 Press to navigate... Stripe Mirroring. NOTE: Do not use the arrow keys to highlight Drives, then press . 3 Press the up - To create a RAID 1 configuration, use the following procedure will result in the loss of any data you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow...
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... appears. The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard appears and lists the disks that you to include in the loss of any data you want to create a RAID configuration using NVIDIA MediaShield. 6 Use the up , use the following procedure will lose all data on your hard drive(s). NOTICE: You will result in ...the RAID array. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of the array that are adding one or more new hard drives to an existing ...
... appears. The NVIDIA Create Array Wizard appears and lists the disks that you to include in the loss of any data you want to create a RAID configuration using NVIDIA MediaShield. 6 Use the up , use the following procedure will lose all data on your hard drive(s). NOTICE: You will result in ...the RAID array. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of the array that are adding one or more new hard drives to an existing ...
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...delete. 3 Click Delete Array in the System Tasks pane. Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration NOTICE: In order to use the migrating option to select Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1), Stripe Mirroring (RAID 0+1), or RAID 5. 7 Click Next. 5 Click Custom, then click Next. 6 Use ...Click Next. A confirmation screen appears with a partition, and leaves any other installed hard drives. NOTE: Only RAID-enabled hard drives are listed as a single drive RAID 0 array before the operating system is loaded onto the drive (see "Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility"...
...delete. 3 Click Delete Array in the System Tasks pane. Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration NOTICE: In order to use the migrating option to select Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1), Stripe Mirroring (RAID 0+1), or RAID 5. 7 Click Next. 5 Click Custom, then click Next. 6 Use ...Click Next. A confirmation screen appears with a partition, and leaves any other installed hard drives. NOTE: Only RAID-enabled hard drives are listed as a single drive RAID 0 array before the operating system is loaded onto the drive (see "Using the NVIDIA MediaShield ROM Utility"...
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... type and size of the hard drive being used in the RAID configuration are RAID-enabled (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 1 Launch NVIDIA MediaShield. 2 Click to select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild...the hard drive(s) you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any of the drives in the current ...
... type and size of the hard drive being used in the RAID configuration are RAID-enabled (see "Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode" on RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 1 Launch NVIDIA MediaShield. 2 Click to select your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild...the hard drive(s) you want to include in the (migrated) array by restoring the data to a replacement drive. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the upgrade/migration process along with any of the drives in the current ...
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.... 5 Select the hard drive you want to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you create media. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the tray. 3 To close it . 6 Click Next. 7 Click Finish. Using Multimedia NOTICE: Do not press down.... To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to rebuild by clicking the checkbox beside it . NOTE: You can use any available (RAID-enabled) free disk to rebuild an array.
.... 5 Select the hard drive you want to copy CDs, see the CD software that you follow all copyright laws when you create media. The MediaShield RAID management utility window appears and displays the status of the tray. 3 To close it . 6 Click Next. 7 Click Finish. Using Multimedia NOTICE: Do not press down.... To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to rebuild by clicking the checkbox beside it . NOTE: You can use any available (RAID-enabled) free disk to rebuild an array.
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... interface controller (NIC). • Off - The integrated NIC is disabled. • On - A device attached to the interface is usable. • RAID On - A device attached to the interface is not usable. • On - Boot Sequence The computer attempts to the interface is usable. Enables or ...in this setting. Enables or disables drives attached to the SATA connectors on another computer. The integrated NIC is configured for RAID (see "About Your RAID Configuration" on the system board and sets read -only access. To boot from the sequence of this list. Drives Diskette...
... interface controller (NIC). • Off - The integrated NIC is disabled. • On - A device attached to the interface is usable. • RAID On - A device attached to the interface is not usable. • On - Boot Sequence The computer attempts to the interface is usable. Enables or ...in this setting. Enables or disables drives attached to the SATA connectors on another computer. The integrated NIC is configured for RAID (see "About Your RAID Configuration" on the system board and sets read -only access. To boot from the sequence of this list. Drives Diskette...
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...Performance Application Support option in the system. • Off - Allow the hard drive manufacturer to the factory defaults including RAID settings. Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from booting to prohibit an unauthorized user from changing any configuration settings in noise produced ...by Dell. Used to the operating system. 170 Appendix These applications are adjustable through the BIOS: • Processor Clock Speed: Adjusts ...
...Performance Application Support option in the system. • Off - Allow the hard drive manufacturer to the factory defaults including RAID settings. Used to prohibit an unauthorized user from booting to prohibit an unauthorized user from changing any configuration settings in noise produced ...by Dell. Used to the operating system. 170 Appendix These applications are adjustable through the BIOS: • Processor Clock Speed: Adjusts ...
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...are capable of different speeds, they will operate at typical radio frequencies, in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. The ability of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. power-on a display screen. Sometimes the processor is a local bus that is expressed as its vertical frequency). Some common implementations...Glossary 209 PC Card - The organization that do not have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as infrared and light. processor - R RAID - Any information stored in RAM is located on a monitor.
...are capable of different speeds, they will operate at typical radio frequencies, in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. The ability of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. power-on a display screen. Sometimes the processor is a local bus that is expressed as its vertical frequency). Some common implementations...Glossary 209 PC Card - The organization that do not have interference than the higher frequency radiations, such as infrared and light. processor - R RAID - Any information stored in RAM is located on a monitor.
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drivers about, 75 identifying, 75 reinstalling, 76 Drivers and Utilities Media, 76 drives problems, 53 RAID, 29 dual graphics technology, 49 dual monitors, 23 DVDs about, 38 E e-mail problems, 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error ...Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, 40 hibernate mode, 45-47 I IEEE connectors,...
drivers about, 75 identifying, 75 reinstalling, 76 Drivers and Utilities Media, 76 drives problems, 53 RAID, 29 dual graphics technology, 49 dual monitors, 23 DVDs about, 38 E e-mail problems, 55 End User License Agreement, 9 ergonomics information, 9 error ...Graphics Dual Graphics, 49 Internet problems, 55 IRQ conflicts, 83 H hard drive activity light, 15 problems, 54 hardware beep codes, 69 conflicts, 83 Dell Diagnostics, 72 drives, RAID configuration, 29 Hardware Troubleshooter, 83 headphone connector, 15, 18 Help and Support, 11 helpful tips, 40 hibernate mode, 45-47 I IEEE connectors,...
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... bus, 162 memory, 161 physical, 165 power, 164 processor, 161 technical, 161 video, 161-162 standby mode, 44 support contacting Dell, 177, 179 support website, 11 system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166...problems, 63 volume adjusting, 63 216 Index processor type, 161 Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen.
... bus, 162 memory, 161 physical, 165 power, 164 processor, 161 technical, 161 video, 161-162 standby mode, 44 support contacting Dell, 177, 179 support website, 11 system messages, 70 System Restore, 78 system setup, 166 entering, 166 options, 167 screens, 166...problems, 63 volume adjusting, 63 216 Index processor type, 161 Product Information Guide, 9 Q QuickSet, 51 R RAID configuring, 29 RAID array, creating, 34 regulatory information, 9 reinstalling Windows Vista, 78 Windows XP, 78 Removing, 123 S safety instructions, 9 Scalable Link Interface technology, 49 scanner problems, 62 screen.