Mobo and RAID.

Penumbra · 04-18-2008, 08:26 PM

I'm working on my first full build and I'd like to implement a RAID 0 configuration. I have a pretty good knowledge of computing and builds, etc., but I'm new to RAID. My question:

I have a NVidia(EVGA) 780i motherboard. The specs say that it supports RAID 0, 1, 5, etc. Does this mean that it functions the same as an external raid controller, or simply that the configurations are possible. Also, would you reccomend a hardware or software RAID?

Thanks

**blackduck30** · 04-18-2008, 08:44 PM

Yes it works the same as an add on card, You will have to configure the array in the provided utility.
You will have to enable raid in the bios after you have your hard drives connected, save and exit the bios and then boot into the utility, can not remember the key, F10 I think, from there you can setup the array, exit and start loading windows.
Remember you have to install the raid drivers at the F6 prompt or at one of the initial vista screens

Penumbra · 04-18-2008, 09:41 PM

thanks a lot

04-18-2008, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Penumbra Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas, US Posts: 18 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (32-bit)	Mobo and RAID. I'm working on my first full build and I'd like to implement a RAID 0 configuration. I have a pretty good knowledge of computing and builds, etc., but I'm new to RAID. My question: I have a NVidia(EVGA) 780i motherboard. The specs say that it supports RAID 0, 1, 5, etc. Does this mean that it functions the same as an external raid controller, or simply that the configurations are possible. Also, would you reccomend a hardware or software RAID? Thanks

04-18-2008, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackduck30 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,227 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	Re: Mobo and RAID. Yes it works the same as an add on card, You will have to configure the array in the provided utility. You will have to enable raid in the bios after you have your hard drives connected, save and exit the bios and then boot into the utility, can not remember the key, F10 I think, from there you can setup the array, exit and start loading windows. Remember you have to install the raid drivers at the F6 prompt or at one of the initial vista screens __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All Last edited by blackduck30 : 04-18-2008 at 08:52 PM.

04-18-2008, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Penumbra Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas, US Posts: 18 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (32-bit)	Re: Mobo and RAID. thanks a lot