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    Help configuring RAID 0 on M17x R3

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by devildoc17, Jun 5, 2011.

  1. devildoc17

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    Hello I am a little confused on how to configure the machine on my signature on RAID 0. I have heard I would need to do a clean OS install, but I've also read about another way of doing it with the help of Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
    I tried using that but I have no idea what I'm doing :confused:
    My two HD are the same specs but different manufacturers by the way!

    Could someone please shed some light in the matter?
     
    devildoc17, Jun 5, 2011
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    At what point does the Intel program take over the whole job? After I switch to RAID 0 on my bios?
    Because so far I've been using both drives in my laptop independently........
    I just want to make sure I wont have to do a whole OS installation cause I've already spent too much time configuring my computer just right, and I have a ton of games installed too.......... :(

    The current SATA configuration on my BIOS is AHCI....

    Thanks for all your help! Rep+! :)
     
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    ????? are you guys talking about using software raid over hardware raid? DONT DO IT.....setup raid in the bios, setup raid disks and do a clean install...its the only way.
     
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    If you are in AHCI switch to RAID and see if it boots, you may get a BSOD in which case you WILL need to reinstall unfortunately.
     
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    OK so my next question is, will I benefit greatly from going with RAID 0? Is it worth the hassle of reinstalling all my data again? Im calculation its going to be at least 5 hours of labor :(
    And lastly if the answer is yes, could someone please break it down barney style how to get it done in simple steps? I'm a little worried I might screw things up........
     
    devildoc17, Jun 6, 2011
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    Hi sorry to bump this thread but I couldn't find any answer in the FAQ, I would like to know if raid 0 is possible with the default HDD (320G 7200 RPM) + a 750G 7200 RPM HDD? same brand as well (seagate).

    if so, how would I go about setting one up, thanks in advance!

    edit: reading the wiki, looks like i would end up with 2*min(350, 750) = 700GB if I use raid 0? too much waste of HDD ekk
     
    hteng, Jul 1, 2011
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