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... for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 4 About RAID Configurations 67 RAID Level 0 Configuration 67 RAID Level 1 Configuration 68 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 69 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode . . . . . 69 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ...ROM Utility 70 Using Nvidia MediaShield 71 Creating a RAID Array 71 Deleting a RAID Array 72 Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration 73 Rebuilding a RAID Configuration 74 5 Cleaning Your Computer 75 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 75 Mouse ...
... for Setting Up a Device With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 66 4 About RAID Configurations 67 RAID Level 0 Configuration 67 RAID Level 1 Configuration 68 Configuring Your Hard Drives for RAID 69 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode . . . . . 69 Using the Nvidia MediaShield ...ROM Utility 70 Using Nvidia MediaShield 71 Creating a RAID Array 71 Deleting a RAID Array 72 Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration 73 Rebuilding a RAID Configuration 74 5 Cleaning Your Computer 75 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 75 Mouse ...
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... sequentially across the physical drive(s) to provide a high data access rate. RAID level 0 and RAID level 1 require a minimum of uses. Your computer supports RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. RAID Level 0 Configuration NOTICE: Because a RAID level 0 configuration provides no data redundancy, a failure of one of the..."Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 70 for and reading the next block. RAID level 0 uses a storage technique known as a single drive RAID 0 array before the operating system is searching for instructions). Data striping is not inherently better ...
... sequentially across the physical drive(s) to provide a high data access rate. RAID level 0 and RAID level 1 require a minimum of uses. Your computer supports RAID level 0 and RAID level 1. RAID Level 0 Configuration NOTICE: Because a RAID level 0 configuration provides no data redundancy, a failure of one of the..."Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 70 for and reading the next block. RAID level 0 uses a storage technique known as a single drive RAID 0 array before the operating system is searching for instructions). Data striping is not inherently better ...
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...drive space on the second drive in the configuration. NOTE: In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is that it utilizes the full storage capacities of the drives. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as mirroring to the ... replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data-access rates for its data redundancy advantages. Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the...
...drive space on the second drive in the configuration. NOTE: In a RAID level 0 configuration, the size of the configuration is that it utilizes the full storage capacities of the drives. RAID Level 1 Configuration RAID level 1 uses a data-redundancy storage technique known as mirroring to the ... replacement drive can then be rebuilt using the data from the surviving drive. A RAID level 1 configuration sacrifices high data-access rates for its data redundancy advantages. Another advantage of a RAID level 0 configuration is equal to the size of the smallest drive multiplied by the...
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..." in the Service Manual on how to RAID-enabled mode before you install the operating system onto the hard drive. Setting Your Computer to configure RAID hard drive volumes. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The second method uses Nvidia MediaShield ...and is performed before you set your computer to install a hard drive, see "About RAID Configurations" on page 77). 2...
..." in the Service Manual on how to RAID-enabled mode before you install the operating system onto the hard drive. Setting Your Computer to configure RAID hard drive volumes. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The second method uses Nvidia MediaShield ...and is performed before you set your computer to install a hard drive, see "About RAID Configurations" on page 77). 2...
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...to navigate to select Striping. Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot process. For an explanation of ...any data you see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration" on page 73). NOTE: Do not use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on the Dell...
...to navigate to select Striping. Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility NOTICE: The following procedure to migrate an existing RAID configuration (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to exit system setup and resume the boot process. For an explanation of ...any data you see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to Another RAID Configuration" on page 73). NOTE: Do not use the following procedure will result in the Service Manual on the Dell...
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.... The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of any data you want to configure the new drive(s) into a RAID array. NOTE: To delete an array, use the following procedure will lose all data on your hard drive(s). Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows ... page 67. For an explanation of all data from the Free Disks field to highlight the array in the loss of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to keep before continuing. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: Do not use the arrow keys to select ...
.... The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of any data you want to configure the new drive(s) into a RAID array. NOTE: To delete an array, use the following procedure will lose all data on your hard drive(s). Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows ... page 67. For an explanation of all data from the Free Disks field to highlight the array in the loss of RAID levels and their requirements, see "Converting From One RAID Configuration to keep before continuing. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NOTE: Do not use the arrow keys to select ...
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...5 Click Custom, then click Next. 6 Use the drop-down box to select Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1). 7 Click Next. NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you want to delete. 72 About RAID Configurations NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on the volume. Deleting... a RAID Array NOTE: While this procedure deletes the RAID 1 volume, it also splits the RAID 1 volume into two non-RAID hard drives with any existing data files intact. The Free Disk Selection window appears....
...5 Click Custom, then click Next. 6 Use the drop-down box to select Striping (RAID 0) or Mirroring (RAID 1). 7 Click Next. NOTE: If your computer currently boots to RAID and you want to delete. 72 About RAID Configurations NOTICE: The Clear System Data option deletes all data on the volume. Deleting... a RAID Array NOTE: While this procedure deletes the RAID 1 volume, it also splits the RAID 1 volume into two non-RAID hard drives with any existing data files intact. The Free Disk Selection window appears....
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.... 3 Click Convert Array in the (migrated) array must initially be performed using the migrating process. 3 Click Delete Array in the RAID configuration are RAID-enabled (see "Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 69). 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you...current configuration. A confirmation screen appears with any of the resulting array must be added to an existing array, including a single-drive RAID 0 configuration for instructions). NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be used in the System Tasks pane. NOTE: Ensure that you want to...
.... 3 Click Convert Array in the (migrated) array must initially be performed using the migrating process. 3 Click Delete Array in the RAID configuration are RAID-enabled (see "Using the Nvidia MediaShield ROM Utility" on page 69). 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select the array you...current configuration. A confirmation screen appears with any of the resulting array must be added to an existing array, including a single-drive RAID 0 configuration for instructions). NOTICE: Additional hard drives to be used in the System Tasks pane. NOTE: Ensure that you want to...
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... from the drop-down menu. 6 Click Next. NOTE: The time it . 6 Click Next. 7 Click Finish. NOTE: You can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the (migrated) array by clicking the checkbox beside it takes to convert an... array depends on RAID 1 configuration. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. NOTE: You can use any...
... from the drop-down menu. 6 Click Next. NOTE: The time it . 6 Click Next. 7 Click Finish. NOTE: You can use your RAID configuration (Mirroring) in the management utility window. 3 Select Rebuild Array in the (migrated) array by clicking the checkbox beside it takes to convert an... array depends on RAID 1 configuration. 1 Launch Nvidia MediaShield. 2 Click to select your computer while the computer is rebuilding the array. NOTE: You can use any...
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...to it. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. PS/2 - R RAID - A method of independent disks - RAM - Any information stored in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. If no ...data redundancy. Some common implementations of connector for program instructions and data. random-access memory - A type of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of...
...to it. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. PS/2 - R RAID - A method of independent disks - RAM - Any information stored in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. If no ...data redundancy. Some common implementations of connector for program instructions and data. random-access memory - A type of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. A text file included with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of...
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... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 18 H hard drive problems, 103 hardware beep codes, 90 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, RAID configuration, 67 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 I IEEE 1394 problems, 104 Internet connection about, 27 options, 27 setting up...
... Files and Settings Transfer Wizard, 29 Flex Bay drive Media Card Reader, 18 H hard drive problems, 103 hardware beep codes, 90 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, RAID configuration, 67 Hardware Troubleshooter, 95, 121 hibernate mode, 39, 41-42 I IEEE 1394 problems, 104 Internet connection about, 27 options, 27 setting up...
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...101 beep codes, 90 blue screen, 107 CD-RW drive, 103 computer crashes, 106-107 computer stops responding, 106 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, 102 error messages, 103 general, 106 hard drive, 103 IEEE 1394, 104 keyboard, 105 memory, 108 monitor hard ...113 problems (continued) screen is blank, 113 software, 106-107 volume adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag...
...101 beep codes, 90 blue screen, 107 CD-RW drive, 103 computer crashes, 106-107 computer stops responding, 106 conflicts, 95, 121 Dell Diagnostics, 95 drives, 102 error messages, 103 general, 106 hard drive, 103 IEEE 1394, 104 keyboard, 105 memory, 108 monitor hard ...113 problems (continued) screen is blank, 113 software, 106-107 volume adjusting, 112 Product Information Guide, 12 R RAID configuring, 67 RAID array, creating, 71 regulatory information, 12 ResourceCD Dell Diagnostics, 95 S S.M.A.R.T, 94 S/PDIF digital audio enabling, 62 safety instructions, 12 scanner problems, 111-112 Service Tag...