User guide

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2. Install Windows XP or Windows 2000
If you already have Windows installed on your computer, you can check the
format of your drives. In Windows Explorer, right-click the drive letter (such as
D:), then choose
Properties. Under General, check the format of your drive
next to
File system.
If you need to format a drive using NTFS, right-click
My Computer, then
choose
Manage. Under Computer Management > Storage, select Disk
Management
. In the Disk Management utility, right-click the appropriate
drive and choose
Format. In the provided dialog box, specify a volume label for
the partition you are creating. From the
File System list, select NTFS. Leave the
Allocation unit size at Default. Do not select the Enable file and folder
compression
option. If you are formatting the drive for the first time, do not
select the
Perform a quick format option either.
¡ImportantAll information on the designated drive will be lost.
For more information on how to format your storage devices using NTFS, see
your Windows documentation.
Disk defragmentation
It’s important to make sure that your storage does not become too fragmented.
Overly fragmented drives will lead to a major reduction in your system’s
performance, which will in turn seriously reduce the RT.X100 Xtreme’s ability to
work properly.
¡ImportantTo ensure that your storage is operating at optimal levels,
defragment your hard drives regularly (once a month at least).
For information on how to defragment your storage devices, see your Windows
documentation.
2. Install Windows XP or Windows 2000
¡ImportantMake sure your RT.X100 Xtreme card is not installed in your
computer when you install your Windows software. If it is, Windows will attempt
to install software drivers for it. This could cause software conflicts when you
install your RT.X100 Xtreme software.
Install Windows XP (Home or Professional with Service Pack 1 or later) or
Windows 2000 Professional (with Service Pack 3 or later). If your Windows CD
does not contain the appropriate service pack, you can obtain the software from
the Microsoft web site at www.microsoft.com. If you already have Windows
installed, you can check which service pack is installed by right-clicking
My
Computer
, then choosing Properties > General.
¦NoteTo carry out the installation and configuration procedures that follow,
you must log onto an account on your Windows system that has Administrator
privileges. For details, consult the appropriate Microsoft documentation.