ULi M1697 SATA Hard Disks Installation and RAID Configuration Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to install Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks on a motherboard that uses the ULi M1697 chipset. It covers the required BIOS settings and the steps to prepare the drives for use.

The document then details the creation, management, and removal of RAID arrays (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) using the ULi RAID BIOS and the Windows RAID utility, including precautions, stripe‑size options, and migration procedures.

What's inside

• Guide to SATA Hard Disks Installation
• Guide to RAID Configurations
• RAID Configuration Precautions
• Setting the BIOS RAID Items
• Configuring ULi RAID BIOS
• Using ULi Windows RAID Utility
• How to Create RAID under Windows
• How to Delete RAID under Windows
• How to Migrate RAID under Windows

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

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

Enter the BIOS setup (press F2), go to Advanced, and set the SATA Operation Mode option to [RAID].

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

A RAID 5 array requires at least three drives; up to four drives are supported.

How can I delete an existing RAID array in Windows?

Open the ULi Windows RAID Utility, select the Delete RAID tab, move the desired RAID to the Selected RAID list, click OK, and confirm the deletion.

What is the maximum number of drives allowed in a JBOD configuration?

A JBOD array can contain up to four drives, with a minimum of two.