n00by RAID question

Aelred89 · 23 Feb 2007 at 23:49

Hey guys, i've been reading my mo/bo specs (DS3) and it refers to inbuit RAID control... i understand this is to control multiple hard drives (i've never had more than one :rolleyes:

) I want to run 2 Barracuda 7200.10 drives, will my mobo configure them automatically or will it require some fiddling/ a raid controler card? Also Would you suggest RAID 0 or RAID 1? I understand the basics of each but don't really know which is best?

Many thanks Aelred89

Aelred89 · 24 Feb 2007 at 07:52

Hmmm, 2 slight problem, my mobo didn't come with a floppy disc and my system doesnt have a floppy drive lol

Aelred89 · 25 Feb 2007 at 15:53

So do you think a floppy drive is still vital for a system? I haven't had one for a good 3 years lol My driver cd has RAID drivers on it i think, i'm guessing you can't take the xp disc out during install?

Aelred89 · 26 Feb 2007 at 21:06

nlite looks like a very useful tool if you know what you're doing, but alas.. i don't lol I think it'll be easier once i'm using it on my new system?