NVIDIA RAID Installation Guide

About this manual

The NVIDIA BIOS RAID Installation Guide introduces the NVIDIA RAID Utility and describes the supported RAID levels (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, JBOD). It explains the prerequisites, BIOS settings, and driver preparation needed before creating an array.

Step‑by‑step instructions cover entering the RAID setup utility, defining a new array, selecting striping block size, and finalizing the configuration. The guide also details how to install Windows, load the RAID drivers during OS setup, and partition/format the newly created RAID volume. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• RAID Introduction
• Supported RAID Levels
• BIOS RAID Configuration
• Creating a New RAID Array
• Striping Block Size
• Advanced Options
• Installing Windows with RAID Drivers
• Partitioning and Formatting the RAID Volume

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What RAID levels does the NVIDIA BIOS RAID support?

It supports RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1 (stripe‑mirroring), RAID 5 and JBOD.

How do I set the SATA operation mode for RAID in the BIOS?

Enter the BIOS setup, go to the Advanced screen, and set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to RAID.

How do I create a new RAID array using the NVIDIA RAID Utility?

Press F10 during boot to enter the RAID setup utility, choose “Define a New Array”, select the RAID mode, and move the desired disks from Free Disks to Array Disks.