RAID help

NickM

NickM

NickM

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How do I go about setting up a RAID array? I assume I need some kind of RAID controller card? Are they easy to set up?

Also, does a RAID array need to be set up before an OS install or can I install an OS on a drive, then later on get a 2nd drive + a RAID controller and set up the RAID array without the need to reinstall?
 
I've come across this before, it seems to either be a very unknown board or I got it wrong last time I checked. Is there any way to recheck what model it is? I currently don't have a windows install on that computer. Can I check in the BIOS somewhere?

edit: Looked in the BIOS and it says BIOS ID: 965A01.01.E5.S.08, so I guess it is the 965.
Would looking in the BIOS be able to tell me if the mobo is RAID 1 compatible?
 
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I'm pretty sure this is my motherboard: P9657AA-8EKRS2H, on the foxconn site it looks pretty similar and I think its got the 6 SATA ports.

In the integrated Peripherals >> OnBoard Device section theres an option for JMicron JMB361 Controller which is currently set to IDE/SATA Mode with options for RAID mode & disabled. So it seems my motherboard is capable of setting up a RAID array.

edit: Found the manual, it is a 9657AA
 
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raid 1 is mirroring right? So if one drive dies all I need to do is swap to the other one? If so, thats what I was going to do. If raid 1 can be done without reinstalling then I think theres a windows GUI app for my mobo, I'll see if it can setup the raid.
 
I haven't actually got the OS installed yet, I'm just installing the drives now. I assume if I partition the drive after setting up RAID and installing windows then it will just mirror the partitions fine without additional setup?
 
The JMicron software doesn't seem to recognise my controller card but I found the Intel Matrix control software online and the works fine! Thanks
 
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