Best way to set RAID 0 on P5W DH Deluxe

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So the problem right is this. ICH7R or Ez RAID?
I've tried Intel Matrix and Windows hangs at 34minutes to full install during device installation and can't fix it whether i use F6Floppy or ASUS supplied drivers.

Any thoughts suggestions on how to fix this. I've read all the related threads i could find in here but no go...

2x HITACHI 160GB SATA II
BIOS 1503
Windows XP MCE

[Cappie]

You can allways try "Bing's" solution,

Enter The Matrix: Slice out and get the best part from your hard drives (http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=467848)

seems he had some wonderful results using Intel Matrix Raid, he did use ICH8R intel controller I think, first he set up his array in bios, and rest of stuff once he entered windows. Don't know the specifics but just read the thread and I hope you'll figure it out.

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Thanks for the reply Cappie but my problem right now is getting Windows to install. That link however will sure be useful as soon as i find out why isn't Windows working on this system...

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I think i found the problem, it's the PSU (Coolermaster Extreme 600)
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1744730&postcount=53

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I put mine on the E-Z RAID. Windows installed without a hitch and no F6 drivers. Afterwards I read in many places that the ICH7 will give much better RAID performance, because the E-Z is essentially 2 SATA ports being fed into a single port. I have yet to find a way to move from E-Z to ICH7 without a reinstall.

I have also read that the F6 floppy will contain drivers for several Intel south bridges and that you need to arrow down to get the ICH7 during F6 install. I don't have personal experience with this, since mine are still on the E-Z. I will move them eventually, but a reinstall = :slapass:

For those wondering about moving an array from E-Z to ICH7 I have a 3rd drive that I ghosted the array to. It will boot from the "new" drive on either the ICH7 or J Micron controller as long as I keep my array connected on the E-Z ports. As soon as I disconnect the array Windows will not boot in either regular or safe mode. I have un-installed the E-Z backup manager software and tried removing the array in Windows before rebooting with no luck.

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everything booted up fine after replacing that Coolermaster PSU for an Eurotech 560W one, but one of the ASUS X1650Pro Silent GE (http://www.asus.com/products4.aspx?l1=2&l2=8&l3=339&model=1333&modelmenu=1) fried with no apparent reason!
Got it replaced and after a couple of runs of 3DMark it started smelling a bit like the previous one... they must be overheating even thought i have a 120mm fan blowing over them.