![]() Step 3 ) Use the exact same options as before, raid 5, 64KB strip, etc Step 2 ) Recreate array with the exact same HDD’s as before Step 1 ) Remove array, via option 3 in CTRL – I If you need any more help, you can comment and i’ll respond. My steps are a little more technical, these are assuming you know how to set up your own raid. What I did was delete the entire 6 disk array, and re-built the array as I had done before this fiasco. I was hosed, as a last resort, I decided to rebuild the array, EXACTLY how it was prior to losing the data. ![]() I used about 14 different recovery software applications (get data back, undelete, raid recovery, ubuntu live disc, R-Studio, etc), over the span of 4 days and I could only recover 1/6 items I lost. I tried removing the 1 drive, re-adding it as a spare, but it would not take/rebuild. The array had gone into a failed state, and decided to pull 1 drive out of the array as well. So ahead I went … reinstalled OS, got into windows for the first time, and noticed the array was bjorked. I recently decided to reformat the ‘server’, and was told by a few that I should be able to reformat the OS drive (separate from the array), and I would not have any issues. Hello, if you’ve read anything on my blog, you’ll note that I had a 6 x 1 TB HDD SATA raid going through my ICH9R ABIT IP35 motherboard. I modified the how-to a bit, but this is the article that helped me get started : The “Testing” section of this article has more data on that.ĩ – Check stability in Windows desktop applications and games, with an application like OCCT/Prime95 If you see a shader count of 1600, your GPU-Z version is outdated.Ĩ – To ensure maximized performance open Catalyst Control Center, go to the Overdrive tab and set the PowerTune slider to the +20% setting. Make sure you use version 0.5.0 or newer, the official 0.4.9 version does not support HD 6900 Series properly. It should work with other vendor’s, but this one is specifically for XFX 6950 REFERENCE cards.ģ – Make sure the BIOS switch on the card is set to the 1 position (pictured further down if you don’t know where it is).Ĥ – Run ATI Winflash, click Save to save your BIOS, so you have a backup in case something goes wrong.ĥ – Load the HD 6970 BIOS into Winflash by clicking Load Image, followed by Program.Ħ – Let the flashing process complete and reboot your system.ħ – Check the shader count using GPU-Z, it should show 1536. They have other BIOS’s listed, for other manufacturers, but i’ve read that they should all work with the HIS BIOS.Ģ – Download HD 6950 BIOS (we’ll be using the specific XFX bios). What you’ll need to download before we start : ![]() Specific How To for XFX 6950 Shader unlock : Now for fun, this is the spec of my new computer : I have an XFX so I used this modified bios : It talks on how to unlock the shaders on the reference 6950 cards. They are great cards, and doing some research, I found this forum post : The pumps will run serial, with that little koolance res kit. I have changed a few things from when I started,so I will post new pictures once completed again. Radblock Mount : Swiftech MCB-120™ “Radbox” PCI Tube G1/4 Slot : Koolance L-Bracket with Dual G 1/4 Socket Fittings (BKT-PCI-G) Northbridge block : Custom fabbed block from a guy on ODĩ0 Degree Fitting : 4 x Koolance G1/4 Swivel 90° Angled BarbĤ5 Degree Fitting : 2 x Koolance Swiveling G1/4 Threaded 45 Degree Low Profile Angle FittingĬPU Block : Came with the kit – XSPC CPU block ![]() Tubing : rimoFlex Pro LRT UV Red Tubing – 1/2in. Radiator : RS240 from the RS240 Kit/Combo Reservoir : RS240 pump/res combo – Koolance RP-402X2 Dual 5.25 Reservoir for 1-2 DDC Pumps + Swiftech MCP 350’s I started with an RS240 XSPC kit, but found the pump to be far too loud and not adequate for my set up, so I am moving to the following build : So, I have decided to water cool my Antec 300 case….which acts as my 24/7 HTPC workhorse.
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