Funny RAID error

Willis · 9 May 2007 at 18:39

Running Vista Prem 64 in a RAID setup but keep getting this error message on boot up, vista seems to be fine though, anyone else had this error or know what i can do without a new install. :confused:

bigdunc · 9 May 2007 at 19:11

What does it say when you go into the RAID configuration utility? You should get more information from there.

CoXeY · 9 May 2007 at 19:31

I'd run a disk diagnostics tool on the first western digital disk (port 0) as it appears to be this drive causing the problem.

It could be that the disks s.m.a.r.t. functionality is pre-warning you about a potential problem with the disk.

If it is the disk then it'll need replacing I'm afraid.

Dan.

Willis · 9 May 2007 at 21:36

CoXeY said:
I'd run a disk diagnostics tool on the first western digital disk (port 0) as it appears to be this drive causing the problem.

It could be that the disks s.m.a.r.t. functionality is pre-warning you about a potential problem with the disk.

If it is the disk then it'll need replacing I'm afraid.

Dan.

How would i do this :confused:

Durzel · 9 May 2007 at 21:39

Willis said:
How would i do this

You'd have to back up everything you need and essentially reformat (or ghost the install). You can't replace a drive in a RAID 0 array without having to recreate it.

Willis · 9 May 2007 at 21:43

Durzel said:
You'd have to back up everything you need and essentially reformat (or ghost the install). You can't replace a drive in a RAID 0 array without having to recreate it.

no i mean run a disk diagnostics tool on the first western digital disk (port 0)

CoXeY · 10 May 2007 at 13:33

Assuming you have a working PC then download the diagnostics tool from here: http://support.wdc.com/download/index.asp?cxml=n&pid=999&swid=30

Then burn the iso to a CD. Next boot your 'faulty' pc from this disk and follow the onscreen instructions to perform disk diagnostics.

If you find a problem then check the system's warranty and get the disk replaced, failing that do as Durzel suggests.

Dan.

NathanE · 10 May 2007 at 13:35

Could it be a dodgy cable?

Willis · 10 May 2007 at 15:47

well i deleted the RAID set up then set up another one adding another RAPTOR but now have this problem http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17727448

oh well at least it sorted this one out