CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID
Configuring RAID
Enabling RAID
Creating a RAID volume
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Although your computer is capable of using RAID, the RAID feature is not yet
enabled.
To enable RAID on your computer:
Start (or restart) your computer.
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As soon as your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the
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screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration.
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Change the ATA/IDE Mode to Enhanced.
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Change the SATA mode to RAID.
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Press F10, then type Y to exit BIOS saving changes.
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Now that RAID is enabled, you can access the RAID setup
Because RAID can be configured so many ways, this procedure covers only the
basics.
To configure RAID:
Start (or restart) your computer. During startup, the RAID option screen
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appears. (Number and specifications of your drives may vary from the
example.)
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