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    p-6860FX RAID 0

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Scipher, May 21, 2008.

  1. Scipher

    Scipher Newbie

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    Hi, this question may seem basic but I'm trying to configure RAID on this machine. Does the stock 6860 have RAID capability? The HD is 320GB but I am unsure if that is dual 160GB which would enable RAID. If RAID is possible, how do I go about enabling it? Just confused, thanks.
     
    Scipher, May 21, 2008
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  2. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    You have one 320gb HDD, so you'll have to buy another identical drive, your manual has a great section on RAID 0 setup, also you'll need to reinstall Vista during RAID setup.
     
    Snowsurfer, May 21, 2008
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  3. PacKeRzTowN4

    PacKeRzTowN4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    In order to have RAID, you will need to buy another identical drive and install it in the second HD bay.
     
    PacKeRzTowN4, May 22, 2008
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  4. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    I don't think the MoBo/chipset supports? So what ever you get not hardware RAID. But I don't know so could be wrong on this.
     
    powerpack, May 22, 2008
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  5. PacKeRzTowN4

    PacKeRzTowN4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    No, the 6860, like the 6831, has built-in RAID support and its chipset supports RAID. You just might need to slipstream the drivers when installing windows though, which could be a pain.
     
    PacKeRzTowN4, May 22, 2008
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  6. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    No, you do not need to slipstream the drivers, Its hardware based. Just install two matching drives, turn on your lappy, press ctrl c I think (its in your manual) and follow the easy instructions, load your os and your done, thats it.
     
    flynnaz, May 22, 2008
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  7. PacKeRzTowN4

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    Yah, but in order for windows to actually see the drives, you will need to install chipset raid drivers (at least thats what i had to do when i installed win xp)....
     
    PacKeRzTowN4, May 22, 2008
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  8. vengance_01

    vengance_01 Notebook Deity

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    XP yes, Vista no not really. It will use a generic one, then when you install the chipset drivers, it will load the raid drivers.
     
    vengance_01, May 23, 2008
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  9. flynnaz

    flynnaz I am a Night Elf Mohawk!

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    LoL, Gateway is now offering a P-172x fx raid or non-raid, same price.
     
    flynnaz, May 24, 2008
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