Connecting Hard Disk problems! Help!

Nameless_87

Nameless_87

Nameless_87

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Hi,

I have 2 brand new F3s, and I want to RAID them.

I also have an SSD.

My motherboard is UD5

Now I have not installed the SSD yet because I want to configure the RAID array with the F3s first.

However one of them is a Slave in BIOS while the other is a master and they are on different channels.

I want them all as Master... so anyone knows which Sata ports in UD5 allow me to have the SSD, and the 2 F3s as Master.

Btw... the power cable that is connected to the hard drives is just one feeding both... is that ok?

Really need help!

Thanks
 
There's no such thing as master and slave with SATA drives.

Each drive is on its own connector unlike IDE where 2 drives could share a connector.

If your BIOS is using the terminology of master/slave then it's meaningless.

One power cable feeding both drives is fine.

You want the F3's disconnected when you install Windows onto the SSD otherwise some files will be installed onto the F3's.

You'll obviously need to use RAID mode in the BIOS.
 
Thanks for the explanation...

one more question... I will now configure RAID.. is it ok if the SSD is connected but I do not choose it for the RAID array?

Thanks
 
Surveyor said:
Yes.

But you need to disconnect the F3's before installing Windows onto the SSD.
Click to expand...

This bit is very importnant, i forgot to unconnect my 80GB backup drive the other day when re-installing and some Boot MGR files went onto it. Could'nt get it back on my other drive so had to re-install again :mad:
 
Thanks, did just that...

Turned off hibernation, system restore set to 5% only, ran WEI to disable super fetch and defrag. Updates are running for Windows 7, I am installing the necessary drivers.

When I'm ready I will reconnect the HDDs in RAID 0 and transfer the documents, music and videos to there.

Btw I used AS SSD to benchmark

asssdbenchmarkintel320s.jpg


I think it looks good yes?

Thanks
 
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