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Matrix Storage RAID Question

idata — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:40 GMT

Hi all - A little confused here -

First - I have 82801JR (ICH10R) controller that isn't listed in the Matrix storage download list. Am I supported or not?

Second, should I use the RAID 0 on the motherboard or the IMSM?

Third, I have a X25M coming soon. When I set it up, should it be configured as IDE/AHCI? When I do that, and if IMSM works with my computer, would I then be able to add another drive to it at a later date and support RAID 0?

Re: Matrix Storage RAID Question

DZand — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:04:09 GMT

Here are my answers:

First: Yes

Second: You should create your RAID0 by using the RAID utility, then install the OS by loading/integrating the needed Intel RAID driver (IMSM or ISRT).

Third: As long as you have just 1 SSD, you should run it in AHCI Mode. If you would buy a 2nd SSD later, you will be able to create a RAID0, but I recommend to take the new Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) drivers and not the IMSM ones (much better performance).

Re: Matrix Storage RAID Question

idata — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:54:28 GMT

ok, so setup with AHCI mode, get the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology later on when a 2nd drive comes along and all will be good.

Thanks for helping me out!

Jeff