I have a query regarding laptop RAID 0...
I have a query regarding laptop RAID 0...
I acknowledge that I don't rely on laptops much. Over the years, I've worked with tablets and phones in mobile computing, giving me limited insight into laptop hardware. RAID has been part of my experience for a long time. My friend's machine came with RAID 0 set up, but now the motherboard is dead. The Gigabyte P35x v3 uses that chipset and Intel HM87 processor. I'm unsure whether it supports Hardware RAID or Software RAID. Also, can he connect the drives to a desktop using adapters?
The chipset includes RST functionality, which is probably the intended approach. When linking drives to a desktop, use ports connected to the chipset rather than extra controllers on the board, and verify the storage mode is RAID in the BIOS prior to installation. On certain motherboards, connecting drives in AHCI mode during POST may reset the RAID flag from one of the drives. If not already configured for RAID, you can attempt a boot first; altering it would likely block any existing Windows setup.
Probably. Like when it comes to saying it would be nice if something existed, or just wanting to test it out—yes... If the data really matters, I’d avoid changing it and look for someone who can image drives separately in read-only mode and reconstruct the RAID from those images.
He won't be doing that. He claims the laptop was only for checking emails and browsing the web. I don't understand why he purchased it for that purpose, but he seems to have no budget for responsible spending. Perhaps he might consider it later?