This document is the user manual of ASUS P8Z68-V PRO motherboard. It introduces the functions and features, installation steps and precautions of the motherboard in detail.
About this manual
The document provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks on a motherboard that uses the Intel Z68 chipset. It covers BIOS settings, driver preparation, and the creation of RAID volumes.
It also details RAID configuration options (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10), precautions, migration from a RAID‑Ready system, and how to delete RAID volumes, with specific procedures for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 installations.
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
Frequently asked questions
How many drives are required for a RAID 5 array?
A minimum of three identical hard disk drives is required for RAID 5.
What BIOS setting must be changed to enable RAID?
Set the “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID] in the BIOS setup utility.
Can a RAID‑Ready system be migrated to RAID 0?
Yes, you can migrate a RAID‑Ready system to RAID 0 by adding a second drive and using the Intel Storage Utility to create the RAID volume.