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...; Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 43 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Option ROM Utility 44 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 45 Transferring Information to a New Computer 49 Setting Up a Home and Office Network...
...; Technology 41 About RAID Configurations 42 RAID Level 1 Configuration 42 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 43 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Option ROM Utility 44 Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 45 Transferring Information to a New Computer 49 Setting Up a Home and Office Network...
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...size of the RAID configuration procedures in this document. NOTE: For more information about RAID options, see "Entering System Setup" on page 174). 2 Press the left- Both methods require that you set your computer to store ...-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of two methods to RAID-Enabled Mode 1 Enter the system setup (see "System Setup Options" on how to RAID-enabled mode before you purchased your computer to install a hard drive, see...GB on page 128. One method uses the Intel® Option ROM utility, and is performed after you set your computer.
...size of the RAID configuration procedures in this document. NOTE: For more information about RAID options, see "Entering System Setup" on page 174). 2 Press the left- Both methods require that you set your computer to store ...-GB RAID level 1 drives collectively have a maximum of two methods to RAID-Enabled Mode 1 Enter the system setup (see "System Setup Options" on how to RAID-enabled mode before you purchased your computer to install a hard drive, see...GB on page 128. One method uses the Intel® Option ROM utility, and is performed after you set your computer.
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.... 11 Use the up- NOTE: If your computer currently boots to use the up- and down -arrow keys to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 44 Setting Up and Using Your Computer and down -arrow keys to select RAID1(Mirror), and press . 6 If there are more than two hard ... unbootable. 1 Press when you perform this operation, all data on page 43). 2 Press when you want to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system. and down - and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 8 Press to...
.... 11 Use the up- NOTE: If your computer currently boots to use the up- and down -arrow keys to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility. 44 Setting Up and Using Your Computer and down -arrow keys to select RAID1(Mirror), and press . 6 If there are more than two hard ... unbootable. 1 Press when you perform this operation, all data on page 43). 2 Press when you want to select Exit, and press . 12 Install the operating system. and down - and down -arrow keys to create the RAID volume. 10 Confirm that the correct volume configuration is the maximum available size. 8 Press to...
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...computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to exit the Intel Option ROM utility. Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager If you already have one hard drive with the operating system installed on it, and you want to add a second hard drive and reconfigure ... you still have some space left on the array that you have a two-hard drive computer configured into a RAID volume without losing the existing operating system and any data, you need to use the migrating option (see "Migrating to a RAID 1 Volume" on page 43). 2 In Windows XP, click Start...
...computer to RAID-enabled mode (see "Setting Your Computer to exit the Intel Option ROM utility. Configuring for RAID Using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager If you already have one hard drive with the operating system installed on it, and you want to add a second hard drive and reconfigure ... you still have some space left on the array that you have a two-hard drive computer configured into a RAID volume without losing the existing operating system and any data, you need to use the migrating option (see "Migrating to a RAID 1 Volume" on page 43). 2 In Windows XP, click Start...
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...Volume From Existing Hard Drive to see an Actions menu option, you will not be recognized by the operating system, but you have not yet set your computer normally during migration process. NOTE: Select the hard drive that already has ...the data or operating system files that you want to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. You can use your computer to RAID-enabled ... Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from within Disk Manager or the Intel Option ROM Utility.
...Volume From Existing Hard Drive to see an Actions menu option, you will not be recognized by the operating system, but you have not yet set your computer normally during migration process. NOTE: Select the hard drive that already has ...the data or operating system files that you want to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. You can use your computer to RAID-enabled ... Source Hard Drive screen, double-click the hard drive from within Disk Manager or the Intel Option ROM Utility.
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...Windows desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you select Test System to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .... 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Runs the stand-alone memory test Runs System Diagnostics Exits the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 87 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too...
...Windows desktop; NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you select Test System to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press .... 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Runs the stand-alone memory test Runs System Diagnostics Exits the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 87 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too...
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... your computer and try again. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. then, shut...
... your computer and try again. After you reinstall the operating system, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete. then, shut...
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Drives Externally accessible: Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Serial ATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel ... bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays two 3.5-inch drive bays two 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drives and two 5.25-inch Serial ATA CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, or combo drive (optional) one 3.5-inch floppy drive (optional) or Media Card Reader (optional) 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector four...
Drives Externally accessible: Internally accessible Available devices Connectors External connectors: Video Network adapter USB Audio System board connectors: Serial ATA Internal USB device Floppy drive Processor fan Chassis fan PCI 2.3 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Front panel control Front panel ... bay (FlexBay) two 5.25-inch drive bays two 3.5-inch drive bays two 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drives and two 5.25-inch Serial ATA CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, or combo drive (optional) one 3.5-inch floppy drive (optional) or Media Card Reader (optional) 15-hole connector RJ-45 connector four...
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... connected. First Boot Device Removable; Hard Disk; CDROM; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set the device priority of hard drives. Disabled (CD-ROM by default) Appendix 177 Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Onboard FDC Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard Audio Connector Enabled or...
... connected. First Boot Device Removable; Hard Disk; CDROM; The items displayed are dynamically updated according to set the device priority of hard drives. Disabled (CD-ROM by default) Appendix 177 Full/Low Speed (High Speed by default) Onboard FDC Controller Enabled or Disabled (Enabled by default) Onboard Audio Connector Enabled or...
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...default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS); If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. 178 Appendix Onboard LAN Boot Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) Remote Wake Up On; RAID; Enabled (Disabled by default) ROM SATA Mode IDE; Off (On by default) Auto Power On Date 0... On; The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system is no floppy drive installed in the drive, or if there is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • CD Drive -...
...default) Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS); If no operating system, the computer generates an error message. 178 Appendix Onboard LAN Boot Enabled or Disabled (Disabled by default) Remote Wake Up On; RAID; Enabled (Disabled by default) ROM SATA Mode IDE; Off (On by default) Auto Power On Date 0... On; The computer attempts to boot from the primary hard drive. If no CD is in the drive, or if the CD has no operating system is no floppy drive installed in the drive, or if there is on the drive, the computer generates an error message. • CD Drive -...
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...use your computer. One million bits per second - A bay that supports devices such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A specific location where data is typically used to refer to hard drive storage... See media bay. A measurement of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Mini PCI - A small card designed for networks and modems. MB - This ...and NICs. Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is functionally equivalent to the system board. The process by which connects to a standard PCI expansion card. MHz - A standard...
...use your computer. One million bits per second - A bay that supports devices such as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A specific location where data is typically used to refer to hard drive storage... See media bay. A measurement of memory, such as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. Mini PCI - A small card designed for networks and modems. MB - This ...and NICs. Because the data in memory is not permanent, it is functionally equivalent to the system board. The process by which connects to a standard PCI expansion card. MHz - A standard...
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...radio frequency interference - Hard drive speed is located on the SCSI controller bus. 200 Glossary A faster, serial version of an image produced by an individual identification number on a network in ROM. ScanDisk often runs when you shut down your computer. Each device is generated at...stores data and programs that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - RPM - A jumper on the system board that occur per minute - A file can be used to connect devices to a computer, such as opposed to by the human eye. The...
...radio frequency interference - Hard drive speed is located on the SCSI controller bus. 200 Glossary A faster, serial version of an image produced by an individual identification number on a network in ROM. ScanDisk often runs when you shut down your computer. Each device is generated at...stores data and programs that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - RPM - A jumper on the system board that occur per minute - A file can be used to connect devices to a computer, such as opposed to by the human eye. The...