This document is the NVIDIA Corporation's ForceWare Software MediaShield User's Guide, which describes the features and usage of MediaShield software version 4.0.
This guide covers system requirements, supported NVIDIA nForce chipsets, and compatible Windows operating systems. It describes the RAID levels (0, 1, 0+1, 5, JBOD) that MediaShield can manage and provides step‑by‑step instructions for setting up both bootable and non‑bootable RAID configurations.
The manual also details the MediaShield RAID Management Utility, includes a FAQ section, and offers application notes for driver installation, BIOS configuration, and creating bootable CD images for Windows installations.
| Supported nForce chipset | nForce 590 SLI |
|---|---|
| Supported operating system | Windows XP Professional |
| Supported RAID level | RAID 5 (select boards only) |
MediaShield works with Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows Server 2003.