ASRock AMD RAID Installation Guide

About this manual

This document provides instructions for setting up AMD RAID arrays using the FastBuild BIOS utility. It covers creating a SATA3 driver diskette, entering the BIOS Setup to configure storage modes, and utilizing the RAID Option ROM utility to define logical drives.

The guide details procedures for installing Windows operating systems (XP, Vista, 7) on RAID volumes, including specific steps for loading drivers during installation. Additionally, it explains how to create new logical drives using various RAID levels such as RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• RAID Introduction
• RAID Configuration Notes
• Installing Windows with RAID Support
• Creating SATA3 Driver Diskette
• BIOS Setup Configuration
• RAID Option ROM Utility
• Defining Logical Drives
• Selecting RAID Levels

Frequently asked questions

What are the supported Windows versions for this guide?

The guide supports installing Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (including 64-bit versions) on RAID volumes.

Which key enters the BIOS Setup?

You should press the or key to enter the BIOS Setup after the POST screen appears.

What RAID levels are supported by this utility?

The utility supports defining logical drives with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 levels.