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CHAPTER 3Creating RAID ArraysCreating a Non-Bootable ArrayThis section explains how to create a RAID array that is not intended to be bootable.Note: Windows XP 32‐bit editions cannot read drives or arrays with a capacity greaterthan 2 TB.Step 1: Enable RAID in the system BIOSSee “Enabling RAID in the System BIOS” on page 10 for detailed instructions.Step 2: Create the RAID ArrayThere are two methods you can use to create a RAID array:Using the RAID BIOSFollow the instructions under “Creating a RAID Array Using the RAID BIOS” on page 13.Using the MediaShield software1 Install the NVIDIA RAID drivers.See “Installing the NVIDIA MediaShield Software Under Windows” on page 32 forinstructions.2 Open the NVIDIA Control Panel.3 From the Storage category in the Select a Task pane, click Create array to start theCreate Array Wizard, then follow the instructions.You can press F1 to access online help that walks you through the array creationprocess.Step 3: Initialize the RAID ArrayAfter creating the array, reboot the PC and then initialize the newly created array underWindows as follows:1 Launch Computer Management by clicking Start Control Panel, then open theAdministrative Tools folder and double click on Computer Management.2 Click Disk Management (under the Storage section).26 MediaShield User’s Guide – Version 6.0