[linux-audio-user] Raid setup (kinda OT)

Hello, While I know this is specfically an audio group, I'm thinking this is still related, but I apologize if it is too far off topic. I was wondering if anyone here has setup an IDE raid, either via hardware or software. I ask because I know it usually would speed up disk access which is good for realtime audio work (I had to work on a scsi system with a layla for a customer of mine). I was looking at doing a striped raid with 2 80 gigs (or maybe 2 120s). I tried to setup a striping (then later a mirror) on my other machine running slack 8.0 but had absolutely no luck whatsoever. Neither the hardware on my motherboard (HPT370 on abit VP6) or just a simple software raid worked. I will probably be using the same board for audio recording unless someone has a better suggestion (looking at asus). So, if anyone can give me any recommendations or hints/tips I would be quite happy. :) Thanks in advance, Bryan