raid array without F6 - will it work?

[zaprat]

I am trying to establish a raid array to increase the size of the bulk storage on GB system(this does not include disk containing OS).

An XP s/w raid array would suffice, but I was considering using the raid on the mb. The problem being that I did not install the OS as RAID ready when I first installed it and I dont want to reinstall xp with the F6 method.

I have thought of possible workaround in which I move the OS disk from the intel controller to Sil controller on the m/b. I then change the bios for the intel controller to raid mode and install the intel raid drivers in xp. Once installed and I am satisfied the intel raid drivers are working, I move the OS disk back to intel controller and reboot.

Will this method work? Has anyone tried it?

[whurlston]

I have thought of possible workaround in which I move the OS disk from the intel controller to Sil controller on the m/b. I then change the bios for the intel controller to raid mode and install the intel raid drivers in xp. Once installed and I am satisfied the intel raid drivers are working, I move the OS disk back to intel controller and reboot.

That would work but it may be the long way. You should just be able to right click the driver inf and select "Install". Reboot, change the bios to RAID.