4 creating a raid 1 array (security) – Asus P4B266-E User Manual

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5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)

Creating a Security Array with New Drives

1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.

2. Use the arrow keys to go to the field

Optimize Array for

and select

Security” with the space bar. The

Mode

field displays

Mirror.

3. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save your selection.

4. The following message appears:

Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need
to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.

5. Press “N” for the

Create Only option. A message appears confirming

that your Security array has been created.

6. Press any key to reboot the system.

7. Use the FDISK utility and follow the format procedure for installing a

new hard drive.

8. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating

system (OS).

9. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the

motherboard package.

Array has been created.

<Press any key to reboot>

Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)

Y - Create and Duplicate

N - Create Only

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