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    I guys,
    I have a question regarding setting up Raid 1.
    I have already installed an OS on my c drive, before setting up Raid 1.
    Is their anyway possible for me to change my C drive to Raid 1 without having to re-install windows?

    Thanks in advance,
    Tony.
    • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
    • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
    • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
    • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
    • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
    • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
    • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
    • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
    • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
    • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

  • #2
    Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

    When you create the RAID array, all data will be lost on the drives. You can't rebuild an array if there never was a drive in the array.

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    • #3
      Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

      Cheers Reggie,
      Thought as much, deep down I was hoping for a magic app to appear and save the day...
      • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
      • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
      • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
      • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
      • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
      • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
      • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
      • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
      • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
      • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

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      • #4
        Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

        You can enable RAID in the OS if it is Vista or Windows 7, then install the RAID drivers, then backup the system to a separate drive, and then create and restore to a new array.

        If you want to do that instead of a clean install let me know and I can give you more specifics.

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        • #5
          Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

          Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post
          You can enable RAID in the OS if it is Vista or Windows 7, then install the RAID drivers, then backup the system to a separate drive, and then create and restore to a new array.

          If you want to do that instead of a clean install let me know and I can give you more specifics.
          I am very interested, but the OS is XP Pro, can it be done with this?

          The drive partitions are like this, a 1TB drive containing:
          C - 50GIG
          H - 50GIG
          M - 250GIG
          P - 100GIG
          S - 250GIG
          W - 250GIG
          • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
          • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
          • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
          • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
          • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
          • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
          • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
          • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
          • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
          • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

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          • #6
            Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

            It would be much easier and safer for you to do a clean install since you are using XP

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            • #7
              Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

              I have started from scratch.
              Cheers for the input Lsdmeasap
              • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
              • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
              • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
              • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
              • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
              • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
              • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
              • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
              • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
              • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

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              • #8
                Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                So is things moving along smoothly now, or do you need some help with anything?

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                • #9
                  Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                  Originally posted by Lsdmeasap View Post
                  So is things moving along smoothly now, or do you need some help with anything?
                  Hi Lsdmeasap,
                  The reinstall went smoothly thanks.
                  I set up the raid-1 no problems, using 2x 1TB Sammy F3s.

                  However. I do seem to be suffering with occasional, and random, system freezing/crashing. (This also happened before the reinstall/raid).
                  Once to twice a day it happens, in varying situations such as:
                  - In photoshop working on small web graphic.
                  - Once when playing good old COD2 online.
                  - Twice when left on over night running Torrent client.
                  - Other times include using iTunes and playing SWF movies.
                  This rig, as seen in my sig, is only a few weeks old.
                  I am hoping it is down to memory settings,
                  as all others (including system) are set at defaults,
                  apart from the memory voltage which is set at 1.35v.
                  Memtest shows the sticks as fine, HDs have been thoroughly checked too.
                  Not sure what else to do to locate the issue...
                  Any ideas?
                  • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
                  • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
                  • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
                  • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
                  • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
                  • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
                  • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
                  • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
                  • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
                  • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                    Nice to hear all went well with the install and RAID Creations!

                    How long did you memtest the ram, and what Memtest are you using, memtest or Memtest86+ and what version?

                    Please get a template from my signature and give us your full BIOS settings you are using, you may just need some adjustments is all.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                      Hi Lsdmeasap,
                      Thanks for the reply.
                      I used Memtest86+ 4.10, and it made 2 passes, with no fails, should I run it for longer?
                      I will use your template as suggested, and return with bio details for you.

                      Many thanks,
                      Tony.
                      • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
                      • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
                      • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
                      • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
                      • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
                      • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
                      • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
                      • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
                      • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
                      • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                        Hi again,
                        Here is the Bio settings:
                        Code:
                        MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
                        Robust Graphics Booster ...............: Auto
                        CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 8x
                        Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................: +0.0
                        CPU Frequency ...........................: 2.66 (333x8)
                        
                        
                        Clock Chip Control 
                        Standard Clock Control
                        CPU Host Clock Control..................: Disabled
                        CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: 333 Mhz
                        PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........: Auto
                        
                        C.I.A.2 .................................:Disabled
                        
                        
                        Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
                        CPU Clock Drive...........................: 800
                        PCI Express Clock Drive.................: 900
                        CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: 0ps
                        MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: 0ps
                        
                        
                        DRAM Performance Control
                        Performance Enhance...................: Turbo
                        Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Auto
                        (G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: Auto
                        System Memory Multiplier ..............: Auto
                        Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 1,333
                        DRAM Timing Selectable ................: Auto
                        
                        Standard Timing Control
                        CAS Latency Time........................: 9
                        tRCD .........................................: 9
                        tRP'...........................................: 9
                        tRAS..........................................: 24
                        
                        
                        Advanced Timing Control
                        tRRD........................................... 4 Auto
                        tWTR.......................................... 5 Auto
                        tWR............................................ 10 Auto
                        tRFC........................................... 74 Auto
                        tRTP........................................... 5 Auto
                        Command Rate (CMD) ....................: 0 Auto
                        
                        Driving Strength Profiles
                        Driving Strength ............................
                        
                        Channel A
                        Static tRead Value.........................:7 Auto
                         tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:0 Auto
                        tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:0 Auto
                         tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:1 Auto
                         tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................: 1 Auto
                        Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................: 7 Auto 
                        Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................: 6 Auto 
                        Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................: 6 Auto 
                        Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................: 9 Auto 
                        Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto
                        Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto
                        
                        Channel B
                        Static tRead Value.........................: 7 Auto
                         tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................: 0 Auto 
                        tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................: 0 Auto
                         tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................: 1 Auto
                         tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................: 1 Auto
                        Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................: 7 Auto 
                        Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................: 6 Auto 
                        Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................: 6 Auto 
                        Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................: 9 Auto 
                        Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto
                        Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............: Auto
                        
                        Motherboard Voltage Control
                        
                        CPU
                        Line Load Calibration: Disabled
                        CPU Vcore….……….........................: 1.25000v
                        
                        CPU Termination….....: 1.200V Auto.
                        
                        CPU PLL…………………....1.500V Auto.
                        
                        CPU Referen.…………....0.760V Auto.
                        
                        CPU Reference2………,: Not Present.
                        
                        MCH/ICH
                        MCH Core…………….....1.100V
                        MCH Reference….…….0.760V
                        MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.750V
                        ICH I/O……………….....1.500V
                        ICH Core…………...……1.100V
                        
                        DRAM
                        DRAM Voltage ……....1.350V
                        DRAM Termination .…0.750V Auto.
                        Channel A Reference .…0.750V Auto.
                        Channel B Reference .…0.750V Auto.
                        
                        Advanced Settings
                        Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: Disabled
                        No-Execute Memory Protect............: Enabled
                        CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: Enabled
                        C2/C2E State Support....................: Not Present.
                        x C4/C4E State Support..................: Not Present.
                        CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: Enabled
                        CPU EIST Function.........................: Enabled
                        Virtualization Technology................: Enabled
                        
                        Integrated Peripherals
                        Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............Disabled
                        • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
                        • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
                        • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
                        • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
                        • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
                        • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
                        • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
                        • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
                        • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
                        • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                          I'd run 5-10 passes, or overnight while you sleep.

                          That is a lot of Auto's! Are you still stable?

                          Can you please post a image of Easytune 6's Tuner tab, advanced voltage 1, and a screenshot of memset as well

                          Both can be downloaded here, latest versions
                          http://forums.tweaktown.com/f69/late...y-tools-30530/

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                          • #14
                            Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                            Hi,
                            I will run Memtest86+ over night to see how it does.

                            Here is the screen grab :).
                            Attached Files
                            Last edited by bogster; 07-21-2010, 03:57 AM.
                            • MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-EP45T-USB3P / Bios F2D.
                            • RAM: G.SKILL F3-12800CL7D-4GBECO.
                            • CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / XigmaTek HDT-S1283.
                            • GPU: MSI NVIDIA 8800GT OC 512MB G92 / Arctic-Cooling Accelero S1 heatsink / Arctic-Cooling Turbo Module.
                            • HDs: 1x Samsung 840 PRO 128GB SSD / 2x Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB (Raid 01)
                            • DVD: Lite-On DVDRW IHAS424.
                            • AUDIO: EMU 0404 PCI.
                            • PSU: Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro 650w.
                            • CASE: Lian Li PC-60FNB / C-02B (CD-ROM Bezel Kit).
                            • OS 01: Windows XP Pro 32bit / OS 02: Windows 7 Pro 64bit.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Raid 1 after OS is installed?

                              Thanks for the setting images!

                              Has things been stable so far in your testing?

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