Intel SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration Guide

This document introduces how to install and configure RAID disk arrays, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Matrix Storage, etc.

Brand: Guide
Category: Other device
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: English
Pages: 15
File format: PDF
File size: 1.4 MB
Published: 14 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: C6D6D8333CFC54C2C20C7382CEC1D98E
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About this manual

This guide explains how to install Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks on a motherboard that uses an Intel southbridge chipset and how to set up various RAID configurations. It covers RAID basics, precautions, and the required BIOS and driver settings.

The document also provides detailed procedures for installing Windows operating systems with RAID, creating a "RAID Ready" system, migrating existing drives to RAID 0/1/5, and deleting RAID volumes when needed.

What's inside

Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation
Guide to RAID Configurations
RAID Configuration Precautions
Installing Windows with RAID Functions
Setting Up a RAID Ready System
Migrating a RAID Ready System
Deleting RAID Volume

Specifications

Minimum drives for RAID 5	Three identical hard disks
Minimum drives for RAID 10	Four hard disks

Frequently asked questions

How many SATA channels does the motherboard provide?

The motherboard provides four independent SATA channels.

What is the minimum number of drives required for a RAID 5 array?

At least three identical hard disks are required for RAID 5.

Can a single‑drive system be upgraded to RAID later?

Yes, a "RAID Ready" system can be upgraded to RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 later using the migration feature of Intel Matrix Storage.

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