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    Add a second HDD for data

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by yankeefy, Jun 29, 2011.

  1. yankeefy

    yankeefy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all,
    my M17xR3 have Win7 installed on a single SSD (LITEONIT 256GB) and on the BIOS i have SATA operation set to AHCI. During the boot i don't have any message relative to Intel RAID bla bla..., only the alienware screen with F2 et F12 and then directly windows starting.
    If i put a second HDD (WD 750GB) in the free rack, is windows recognize him automaticaly ? I read somewhere that for add a new HDD you need to use a RAID !!!

    Thanks for your help
    yankeefy
     
    yankeefy, Jun 29, 2011
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  2. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    First things first: yes you will be able to add a second HDD, you'll just have to format it in Windows and assign a drive letter for it (if it's new)

    I also suggest you read more about RAID as I don't think this is what you want to do (no matter what RAID type. RAID configs are recommended for drives with similar specs (size, speed etc.) as the smallest size and slowest speed will be used.
    Have a read here:
    http://www.techrepublic.com/article/understand-raid-from-the-ground-up/1054944

    So basically fit your HDD inside, format it and you're good to go.

    Cheers
     
    katalin_2003, Jun 29, 2011
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