NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to set up RAID arrays with NVIDIA RAID Utility, including BIOS configuration, driver preparation, and creating disk arrays. It covers RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD, and provides precautions such as using identical drives and backing up data before configuration.

The document also details the installation procedures for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 in RAID mode, showing how to load the NVIDIA RAID driver during OS setup and how to initialize and format the newly created array.

What's inside

• Introduction to RAID
• RAID Configurations Precautions
• Installing Windows with RAID Functions
• Create Disk Array
• RAID Modes and Stripe Size
• Initializing NVRAID Array Disks

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What RAID modes are supported by NVIDIA RAID Utility?

NVIDIA RAID Utility supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD.

How do I set the SATA operation mode for RAID installation?

Enter the BIOS Setup Utility, go to Advanced → Storage Configuration, and set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID].

What is the recommended stripe block size for a RAID array?

The default optimal stripe size is 64 KB, but you can choose any value between 8 KB and 128 KB.

Should I back up my data before creating a RAID array?

Yes, you should back up your data before creating RAID functions to avoid data loss.