ASRock P67 Chipset SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration Guide

This document introduces how to create RAID on Intel P67 chipset motherboard, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and Intel Rapid Storage.

Brand: Guide
Category: Hard disk
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: English
Pages: 15
File format: PDF
File size: 1.3 MB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: D5798450475FFD4407AC6BAF842212B6
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About this manual

This guide explains how to install Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks on an ASRock motherboard using the Intel P67 chipset and how to configure various RAID levels (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, Intel Rapid Storage). It covers BIOS settings, driver preparation, and step‑by‑step procedures for Windows installation with RAID enabled.

Additional sections describe RAID volume creation, migration from a non‑RAID system, and how to delete RAID volumes, providing practical instructions and precautions for each RAID configuration.

What's inside

Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation
Guide to RAID Configurations
Installing Windows with RAID Functions
Setting up BIOS RAID Items
Configuring Intel RAID BIOS
Deleting RAID Volume

Specifications

Number of SATA channels	Four independent SATA channels
Minimum drives for RAID 5	Three identical hard disk drives

Frequently asked questions

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

Enter the BIOS Setup Utility, go to Advanced screen Storage Configuration, and set “SATA Operation Mode” to [RAID].

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

A RAID 5 array requires at least three identical hard disk drives.

Can I create a RAID 0 array with drives of different capacities?

It is not recommended; the smaller drive will limit the total capacity of the RAID 0 set.

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