AMD RAID Installation Guide

This manual introduces how to configure RAID functions using the Option ROM under BIOS environment.

Brand: AMD
Category: Other Computer Accessories
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: English
Pages: 27
File format: PDF
File size: 1.1 MB
Published: 15 March, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: 9A14612D0DB4B60BBB4000242CF448A6
PDF: AMD RAID Installation Guide PDF

About this manual

This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for setting up AMD BIOS RAID on supported motherboards. It covers RAID concepts, configuration precautions, creating and deleting logical drives, and using the Option ROM utility.

The document also details how to install Windows operating systems with RAID drivers, use the RAIDXpert management software, and perform tasks such as secure erasing drives, configuring stripe block size, and connecting to RAIDXpert over a network or offline.

What's inside

Introduction to RAID
RAID Configurations Precautions
Installing Windows with RAID
Opening Option ROM
Using the Main Menu
Viewing Drive Assignments
Secure Erasing a Physical Drive
Creating a Logical Drive
RAIDXpert Connection Options

Specifications

Supported RAID levels	0, 1, 5, 10
SATA mode option	RAID
Stripe Block Size options	64 KB, 128 KB
Write Cache policy	None
Gigabyte Boundary policy	GigaByte Boundary (default)

Frequently asked questions

How do I set the SATA mode to RAID in UEFI?

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

Which RAID levels can I create with this guide?

The guide supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations.

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