Disabling Raid 0 - HP ENVY 17-2000 Getting Started Manual

Disabling RAID 0

CAUTION:
hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are
permanently removed. Before you disable RAID 0, be sure to back up your information and
create a set of recovery discs. Refer to
information.
To disable RAID 0:
1. Back up all personal files.
2. Turn on or restart the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
3. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration, and then change RAID OROM
UI to enable.
4. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then click Yes to save
your change and restart the computer.
5. When the POST screen opens, press
6. In the Main menu, use the up or down arrow key to select 3. Reset Disks to Non-
RAID, and then press enter. The Reset RAID Data window is displayed.
7. Press the space bar to select the first hard drive, and then press the down arrow key
and the space bar to select the second hard drive.
8. Press enter, and then press
9. Use the down arrow key to select 5. Exit.
10. Press enter, and then press
11. Restore the system from the recovery discs:
a.
b.
Disabling RAID 0 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the
Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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ctrl+I to enter the configuration utility.
Y to confirm the selection.
Y to boot the system.
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