This document is the user manual of Asus M5A73E-M2V motherboard, introduces the functions and usage methods of the motherboard, including SATA hard disk installation, RAID configuration, Windows 2000/Windows XP installation, etc.
This guide explains how to install Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks on an ASRock motherboard that uses the ALi M5283 IDE controller chip. It covers physical installation, creating a driver diskette, and preparing the system for Windows 2000 or Windows XP.
The document also details RAID configuration using the ALi RAID BIOS Setup Utility, including RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring) and JBOD (spanning), and provides the necessary steps to complete the OS installation with the appropriate SATA drivers.
| Controller chip | ALi M5283 IDE controller |
|---|---|
| Supported RAID modes | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD |
| Number of SATA channels | 2 |
Insert the ASRock Support CD, press F11 during POST, choose to generate the Serial ATA driver diskette, and follow the on‑screen prompts to format and copy the drivers.
Boot the computer, press Ctrl+A to open the ALi RAID BIOS Setup Utility, select “Create RAID 0 Striping for Performance”, choose two drives, confirm data deletion, and enter a RAID name.