Optiplex 755 & Raid0 using Intel Matrix Storage Manager

Question

I've recently purchased a new Optiplex 755, which came with two 250GB H/D's running VISTA. The PC came pre configured with RAID1   I would like to reconfigure with RAID0 (I've wiped everything) but I don't seem to be presented with any option for RAID0.   Ideally I'd like to add a 3rd disk and use the Matrix Storage Manager to go part and part with RAID0 and RAID1 as per the documentation for the ICH9R on the Intel web site.   Have Dell 'prevented' the Optiplex 755 from using RAID0, does anybody know? It would seem a bit odd as it pretty much makes the benefits of Matrix redundant!

mekantor · Answer

Yes, apparently RAID 0 is out: http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=Desktops_Workstation_Optiplex&thread.id=2986   I cant even get RAID 1, what software/utility are you using to manage the RAID array?

Thomas Bathurst · Answer

Hmm, pretty rubbish hey! I've enabled SATA RAID in the BIOS (F2) You then get the splash screen that enables you to press CTRL & I to configure RAID I've then installed Intel Matrix Storage Manager   If Dell has disabled RAID0 though, it makes the Matrix facility useless!

mekantor · Answer

The BIOS on this computer does not show a SATA RAID option, and Ctrl-I is unresponsive for me.

rooneyp1976 · Answer

the latest bios update for the optiplex 755 adds the RAID 0 option.

Thomas Bathurst · Answer

Thanks for the pointer - much appreciated.

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Optiplex 755 & Raid0 using Intel Matrix Storage Manager

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