AMD SB710 RAID Installation Guide

About this manual

This guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for setting up AMD's onboard RAID controller. It covers BIOS configuration, driver diskette creation, RAID level selection (RAID 0, 1, 10, JBOD, RAID Ready), and logical‑drive creation using the FastBuild utility.

Additional sections describe how to install Windows XP, Vista, and their 64‑bit versions on a RAID array, how to use the RAIDXpert web interface, and how to connect to RAIDXpert from the Internet or run it offline.

What's inside

• Introduction to RAID
• RAID Configurations Precautions
• Installing Windows XP / Vista with RAID Functions
• Create Disk Array
• FastBuild Utility – Define Logical Drive
• Connecting to RAIDXpert from the Internet
• Running RAIDXpert without Network Connection

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How do I connect to RAIDXpert from the Internet?

After your network administrator opens the firewall, access the Host PC by its IP address from outside the network using a web browser.

Can I run RAIDXpert without a network connection?

Yes. Launch RAIDXpert, click the Work Offline button, then sign in with your credentials; the interface will operate locally.