Raid 1 or Asus Drive Xpert?

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neokeelo

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I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this but, I purchased a P5Q Pro and I recently got 2x750GB Seagate Sata drives that I want to run in RAID 1 mode for my important data. This motherboard however has an option called Drive expert that will let me backup the drives automatically so should I use that instead of the built in Intel ICH10R South bridge raid controller? Are there any benefits to using this instead?

Thanks for the help.
 
A periodic backup offers protection against more than just drive failure, but also filesystem corruption and accidental deletions (when discovered in time). So i would suggest using a backup solution.

This also saves you the need to use special RAID drivers which can be a hassle especially with Windows XP. Vista allows you to load them off a USB stick which is much easier. But with just using backups, you won't need all that. Plus their function is the same: keeping a copy of your data.
 
Drive Xpert will allow you to install the OS without F6'ing drivers. I breifly used the Drive Xpert feature on my P5Q-E, but discontinued it when I got WHS up and running. I agree with Enlightenment though, a decent backup solution is IMO a better idea.
 
ok, Well right now I am running vista on a seprate drive. I just want to backup my mp3 library and pics onto these 2 new hard drives.
 
I can't really comment on drivexpert because it may use more system resources in the end. Either way, my suggestion would be to look at drivexpert because it reduces your dependability on a single point of failure.
 
yea, I am going to try it this weekend hopefully. I guess I should just run HD Tune and see what my throughput it to test it?
 
i installed the two new hard drives for Drive Xpert Ezbackup feature. windows sees it as one drive so I think it is working fine but do I need to format the drive first after initializing it in order to use it or does the Drive Xpert software do that?
 
I have the same board also, Drive Xpert is "Ok' if you really don't want to get into setting up a regular Raid1 thought the normal process, but is has been shown to be slightly slower then setting up the array
normally. I am looking for every mb in performance so I would Raid1 normally, it's pretty easy and you will get the maximun performance. (Well, for Raid1 anyway)
 
well, when I restart my pc is it supposed to rebuild the array every time? Or does it do this every week? is it ok if I restart my computer while it is rebuilding? My HD led is solid red everytime I start my pc now.
 
It's supposed to build the array the first time you use it, not every time you turn the computer on?
Something does not sound right, there is software that goes with Drive Xpert, are you using it? (Sorry if this is a dumb question)
 
yes, i followed all the steps. I installed the Marvell drivers, setup the drives for ezbackup under the bios then formated the drive in windows and installed the drive xpert software.
 
So your up and running? Great! I was going to use Drive Xpert for my Raid 1 but decided against it.
 
neokeelo said:
ok so after another 28 hours of the Drive Xpert software rebuilding verifying my array without me telling it to, i found this http://www.siliconimage.com/support/supportsearchresults.aspx?pid=103&cid=24&ctid=2&osid=10&

That is the controller software. If anyone else is having trouble with the drive Xpert software, uninstall it and download and try this out. This GUI works great.
Click to expand...

If you could be so kind... :)

Please provide a working link to that "configuration software" you mention, or pm me so I can get you a preferred email address to send it to me!! (Your link 404's :( )

I found a reference to a "configuration manager" on the SI site...but not link to software

*please help* :D
 
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