Method and apparatus for extending storage functionality at the bios level
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Jun 7, 2005
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Sep 21, 2001
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A method and apparatus for implementing RAID through control of the IO channels on the motherboard is provided. One exemplary method locates IO channels on a motherboard. Next, the IO channels on the motherboard are controlled where the IO channels are configured to communicate with a storage media. Then the storage media associated with the IO channels is managed as a RAID. Some notable advantages of the discussed methods and apparatuses include the simplicity of implementing the host based RAID through existing infrastructure contained within a computing system. Additionally, the added benefits of improving reliability and system performance associated with a RAID subsystem are made available in a cost effective manner because most of already existing infrastructure.
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