RAID

[Guest]

can any one advise how raid is installed
i have a system thats becoming very unstable in most programs
so i wish to reinstall windows but my system had raid set up with 2 hard
drives

so do you install windows first then set up raid or the other way around?
all new to this and it takes hrs to get program back up and on hard drive
and want to get it right first time
any advice would be appericated

thanks

 

[dobey]

can any one advise how raid is installed
i have a system thats becoming very unstable in most programs
so i wish to reinstall windows but my system had raid set up with 2 hard
drives

so do you install windows first then set up raid or the other way around?
all new to this and it takes hrs to get program back up and on hard drive
and want to get it right first time
any advice would be appericated

thanks

RAID first, install OS later.

You will need to know, what level of RAID, does your mother board require
drivers for RAID to be detected by windows during install.

Find out how RAID is being implemented on your motherboard, or is it an add
in card.

What is the problem with your Windows installation? RAID can cause it's own
problems.
It's a good idea to ask yourself if you need RAID at all. RAID 0 or striped
sets can be more trouble than they are worth.

You might be better to post to one of the motherboard newsgroups that deals
with your brand of your motherboard.

Post your model number and the group would be able to advise you on the best
way to set up the RAID array, if you need drivers during the windows install
etc...