VIA VT82378 RAID Installation Guide

About this manual

This guide provides instructions for configuring the RAID functions built into the VIA VT82378 south bridge chipset. It covers BIOS configuration, creating and deleting RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD arrays, and selecting a boot array.\n\nThe Windows section details how to create, delete, verify, and repair RAID arrays on Windows 2000/XP/Vista, including spare‑disk management and mirror synchronization. Safety warnings emphasize data loss risks during array creation.

What's inside

• Introduction of RAID
• RAID Configuration Precautions
• BIOS Configuration Utility
• Create Disk Array
• Delete Disk Array
• Select Boot Array
• Windows RAID Installation Guide
• Create RAID Array
• Remove Array
• Repair Broken Disk Array

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What happens to data when I delete a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array?

Deleting a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array destroys all data on the array, except that for RAID 1 the two disks become normal disks with data preserved.

Can I add a spare disk to a RAID 1 array?

Yes, the Add/Remove Spare function lets you assign a spare disk to a RAID 1 array, which will be used if the source or mirror disk fails.

How do I select a RAID array as the boot device?

In the BIOS utility, choose the Select Boot Array option, highlight the desired array, and press Enter to set it as the boot device.