ASRock SATA Hard Drive Installation and RAID Configuration Guide

About this manual

This guide explains how to install Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives on ASRock motherboards and set up various RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology. It covers hardware preparation, BIOS/UEFI settings, and driver installation.

The document also provides detailed instructions for installing Windows (7, 8, 8.1, 10) on RAID arrays, handling drives larger than 2 TB, and troubleshooting common issues such as hot‑fix requirements and data backup before RAID creation. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• SATA Hard Drive Installation Guide
• RAID Configuration Guide
• RAID Overview
• RAID Configuration Considerations
• Installing Windows with RAID
• Configuring RAID Array
• Installing Windows on RAID with 2 TB Drive
• Installing Windows on RAID with >2 TB Drive

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

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

Enter the BIOS by pressing at startup, go to Advanced Storage Device Configuration, set the SATA mode option to [RAID], and press to save the changes.

What RAID levels are supported on this ASRock motherboard?

The motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology.

Can I install Windows on a RAID array larger than 2 TB?

Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 do not support RAID arrays larger than 2 TB without applying a hot‑fix; the guide provides steps to obtain and install the required hot‑fix.