Intel SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration Guide

This manual introduces how to install SATA hard disks and configure RAID on this motherboard

Brand: Guide
Category: Hard disk
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: English
Pages: 10
File format: PDF
File size: 260 KB
Published: 02 May, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum: CF623149F7C0A8D50C1750C44B53E493
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About this manual

The document provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks on motherboards that use Intel southbridge chipsets. It covers BIOS settings, RAID options, and the use of Intel Matrix Storage technology.

It also details how to create, configure, and delete RAID volumes, including recommended stripe sizes, drive requirements for different RAID levels, and important precautions such as backing up data before enabling RAID.

What's inside

Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation
RAID Configurations Overview
RAID Types and Requirements
RAID Precautions
BIOS RAID Settings
Creating a RAID Volume
Deleting a RAID Volume

Specifications

Supported RAID levels	RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, Intel Matrix Storage
Minimum drives for RAID 5	3 identical hard disks
Minimum drives for RAID 10	4 hard disks
Stripe size options for RAID 0	8 KB to 128 KB (default 128 KB)

Frequently asked questions

How do I enable RAID in the BIOS?

Enter BIOS by pressing , select Advanced, then set "Configure SATA" to "RAID" and save the changes before exiting.

How do I delete an existing RAID volume?

Select the "Delete RAID Volume" option in the RAID utility, press , and follow the on‑screen instructions to confirm the deletion.

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