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How to change my RAID 0 to BSOD?
Peace!
Considering that most (if not all) Alienware computers seem to be produced with a RAID 0 array of discs, I'm surprised I couldn't find a similar post in this forum.
I would greatly appreciate if someone would provide step-by-step instructions on how to change the RAID configuration and then partition my dual hard-drive computer.
I have a Dell Alienware M17XR3 laptop computer featuring:
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit operating system
Intel 2.3GHz Core i7-2820QM Processor with 8M cache
Dual 750Gb 7,200RPM stiped-array hard-disk drives
16Gb DDR3 Random Access Memory
2Gb GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 6990M graphics card
When I ordered the computer over one year ago I asked for the hard-drives to be independent of each other (not stripped) but Dell told me that they were unable (or unwilling, I would say) to do that. As far as I know, it is RAID 0.
I have yet to turn the computer on and I wish to set it up WITHOUT striping (BSOD, I believe).
I intend to use the computer for high-level music production and prefer to have the programmes and Windows operating system on one HDD and the music files on the other. Therefore, after changing the RAID configuration i would like to partition each hard-drive into two or three sections if possible.
Thank you in advance for your kind assistance,
Swami.
Alienware-Karen
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January 24th, 2013 10:00
Hello Gods Prophet,
Before you remove the RAID remember to backup you data.
- Turn on you system
- Press several times when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.
- Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Delete RAID Volume, then press .
- Highlight the RAID volume you want to delete, then press .
- Press to exit the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.
- Press to confirm the deletion of the RAID volume.
- Access BIOS
- Go to the Advance tab
- At the SATA operation hit
- Select AHCI
- Press the F10 key to safe and exit
- Process a clean installation of windows.
To partition the HDD you can use windows disk management tool.
Gods Prophet
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January 24th, 2013 11:00
Dear Madam,
Peace!
Thanks for your prompt reply but please fully explain the following step:
- Press several times when you are prompted to enter the Intel RAID Option ROM utility.
When will I be prompted to enter the RAID utility?
Also:
- Access BIOS
How to access the Basic In/Out System?
Thanks again!
Alienware-Karen
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January 24th, 2013 14:00
If the system is not prompting any message to access the Intel RAID Option ROM utility try Ctrl + i several times before the Alien head logo appear
This is an example for the screen that needs to be display.
To access the BIOS, press the F12 key several times at the Alie head logo.
Gods Prophet
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January 26th, 2013 10:00
Dear Madam,
Peace!
Thanks again for your response but I noticed that there is the option to "Reset disks to non-RAID", so I can only wonder why you failed to suggest that option?
Also, this may sound trivial, but why is there a raised ".:." on the "S" key on my Alienware keyboard? I understand why the "J" and "F" keys have a "_" ridge on them (to allow one's fingers to rest on the correct keys for touch-typing", but I've never seen a pattern on the "S" key before on another keyboard.
Gods Prophet
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January 28th, 2013 04:00
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned that the acronym "BSOD" in the title of my thread should have been "JBOD"...
So any reason why I shouldn't simply select "Reset disks to non-RAID"?
Gods Prophet
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January 30th, 2013 00:00
Anyone??
I'm hoping to set my computer up for the first time and even though I got the PC in 2011 I would like to do so ASAP.
I noticed that there is the option to "Reset disks to non-RAID", so I can only wonder why you failed to suggest that option?
Also, this may sound trivial, but why is there a raised ".:." on the "S" key on my Alienware keyboard? I understand why the "J" and "F" keys have a "_" ridge on them (to allow one's fingers to rest on the correct keys for touch-typing", but I've never seen a pattern on the "S" key before on another keyboard.