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Contents

About RAID Configurations

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Determining If RAID Is Working

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RAID Level 1

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Troubleshooting RAID

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Recovering From a Multiple Hard Drive Failure Using the
Intel

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RAID Option ROM Utility

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Recovering From a Single Hard Drive Failure Using the
Intel Matrix Storage Manager

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Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode

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Solving Problems

Troubleshooting Tips

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Battery Problems

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Drive Problems

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CD and DVD drive problems

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Hard drive problems

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E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems

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Error Messages

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Media Card Reader Problems

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Keyboard Problems

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Lockups and Software Problems

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The computer does not start up

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The computer stops responding

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A program stops responding

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A program crashes repeatedly

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A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft

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Windows

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operating system

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A solid blue screen appears

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Other software problems

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Memory Problems

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Mouse Problems

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Network Problems

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Power Problems

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