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Ok guys and gals Need (help & Suggestions)
Getting Ready to start using my Boards raid
I have picked up 2 Seagate 120 Sata Barracudas and have searched for all info i can find on the subject, And i have found some but not much info,
Even the Abit forum has a Walk through but it is a little geekier than I am so it is a little hard to follow. http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13204

and also found (the best way to install windows xp )http://www.abxzone.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=34558

if you have the time let me know what you think for these walk throughs
I feel safer with the People on this site and the help I have receved in the past in short (I Value your opinions!) thank you for any help you may provide.
Geek in training