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    How do you set up raid 0 in the new m17x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Warcraft, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. Warcraft

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    Does anyone know how to setup raid 0 in the new m17x? :)
     
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    Hi warcraft,
    Assuming you have already installed your second drive, you want to get into your raid configuration menu. This is usually accomplished with an F(#) key. After you're in the configuration menu, create a raid group, choose raid 0 or 1, and name it. If all goes well, it will make you select your two drives and set everything at default settings. Then you can simply install windows as you normally do.

    Edit: If you have some trouble installing windows, you might have to load the raid driver at the beginning of the install. You'll find it hidden within the chipset driver.

    Thanks,
    Gabe
     
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    o thats it? yea first time installing a raid 0 config on a laptop ;)
     
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    You'll love raid once you get it going. I was always able to tell the loading difference. Although it's very small increase, it will put you that much further ahead.

    Thanks,
    Gabe
     
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    when i get it it will be setup 2x 500 gm 7200rpm harddrive raid 0.
     
    Warcraft, Jul 29, 2009
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