Can't see array

[=98=]

I created a RAID1 array with 2x400gb disks, and it shows fine in the BIOS screen and storage management, but not in explorer. How do i fix this?

EDIT:
Oh, Biggles.

I had to create a new "simple volume" in disk management. Fixed

[CaptainKirk]

Hmmm. I don't have a RAID set up. I'm just running three independent HD's. Is this bad?

[=98=]

Hmmm. I don't have a RAID set up. I'm just running three independent HD's. Is this bad?

Not necessarily.

I have a RAID0 for speed. I always load into games first etc... and then a RAID1 setup with 2 400gb disks for safety.

RAID1 drives mirror, so when you write data to one drive, it's written to the other so you have 2 complete copies of your data. If one drive breaks, then you've got a full, up to date backup :)

[TheHeartSmasher]

Is it a software or hardware RAID?

[=98=]

Difference? :|:

I had to set it up by pressing "ctrl + I" after the BIOS and it took me to like a BIOS style menu for the Intel RAID setup. I didn't create any of the arrays in windows if that's what you mean?

[TheSpark29]

Difference? :|:

I had to set it up by pressing "ctrl + I" after the BIOS and it took me to like a BIOS style menu for the Intel RAID setup. I didn't create any of the arrays in windows if that's what you mean?

Software RAID uses CPU power to do parity calculations and whatever it takes to "run" the array. Hardware RAID uses a dedicated chip to do this. Hardware RAID is far superior to software RAID.

Its similar to onboard sound vs an X-FI. Onboard uses CPU power, X-FI offloads the workload.

[=98=]

Well, it uses the ICH8R Intel chip, so it's hardware.

[Flt. Sgt. Powderhound]

OK, it has to be said:
It should be in the hard disk caddy at the front of your case; two identical looking silver and black boxes. :p

[Stormy{CAN}]

Until you partition (optional) and format (mandatory) it, it won't show up.

[Hellsent 2.0]

Guys..look at first post...hes fixed it...