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... with onboard M.2 modules in UEFI BIOS.... 1-16 5.1 Creating a RAID set 1-18 5.2 Deleting a RAID set 1-20 6. Installing storage devices 1-5 3. RAID definitions 1-5 2. Contents About this guide...iv Intel® RAID Configuration 1. Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 or Windows® 11 OS installation...1-22 iii
... with onboard M.2 modules in UEFI BIOS.... 1-16 5.1 Creating a RAID set 1-18 5.2 Deleting a RAID set 1-20 6. Installing storage devices 1-5 3. RAID definitions 1-5 2. Contents About this guide...iv Intel® RAID Configuration 1. Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 or Windows® 11 OS installation...1-22 iii
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iv The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. Where to create Intel® RAID configurations. The screenshots in this guide This guide contains information that you need to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on your motherboard chipset and software. About this guide are similar. You can create different RAID configurations based on ASUS hardware and software products.
iv The screenshots may vary with models, but the configurations steps are for reference only. Where to create Intel® RAID configurations. The screenshots in this guide This guide contains information that you need to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on your motherboard chipset and software. About this guide are similar. You can create different RAID configurations based on ASUS hardware and software products.
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... across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-5 Refer to the entire system. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details...drive to a second drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 6. Intel® RAID Configuration Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at...
... across three or more hard disk drives. Among the advantages of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-5 Refer to the entire system. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for details...drive to a second drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 6. Intel® RAID Configuration Intel® RAID configurations If your motherboard supports Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, you get all applications to the surviving drive as a single drive but at...
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3. SATA RAID support varies between different motherboard models. Go to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-6 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Go to Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > VMD Setup Menu. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS You ...
3. SATA RAID support varies between different motherboard models. Go to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-6 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Go to Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > VMD Setup Menu. 3. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Refer to Chapter 3 in UEFI BIOS You ...
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When the RAID Level item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want to create, and then press . 4. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the RAID set and press . 3. 3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set . When the Name item is selected, press to select the RAID level to include in the RAID set : 1. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-7
When the RAID Level item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want to create, and then press . 4. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the RAID set and press . 3. 3.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set . When the Name item is selected, press to select the RAID level to include in the RAID set : 1. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-7
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... Strip Size item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 8. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for audio and video... and return to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 7. The RAID volume should appear in the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-8 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 5. RAID 0: 128 KB -
... Strip Size item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 8. When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for audio and video... and return to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 7. The RAID volume should appear in the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu. 1-8 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 5. RAID 0: 128 KB -
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And also appear in the EZ Mode menu. 3.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set : 1. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-9 From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set . You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you want to delete and press .
And also appear in the EZ Mode menu. 3.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set : 1. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-9 From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set . You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you want to delete and press .
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Select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. 1-10 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Select the Delete item and press . 3. 2.
Select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. 1-10 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Select the Delete item and press . 3. 2.
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... Enable VMD controller and Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled], and set with the following setups: - NVMe RAID support varies between different motherboard models. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-11 Go to [Disabled]. Creating an NVMe RAID set Map SATA Controller under VMD to Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > VMD...
... Enable VMD controller and Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled], and set with the following setups: - NVMe RAID support varies between different motherboard models. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-11 Go to [Disabled]. Creating an NVMe RAID set Map SATA Controller under VMD to Advanced > System Agent (SA) Configuration > VMD...
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...BIOS Setup again. 5. When the RAID Level item is supported, different interfaces of RAID cannot be created, such as half NVMe and half RAID. 1-12 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Only full SATA or full NVMe RAID is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. ...Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the RAID set . Go to Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to include in the RAID set and press . 3. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want ...
...BIOS Setup again. 5. When the RAID Level item is supported, different interfaces of RAID cannot be created, such as half NVMe and half RAID. 1-12 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Only full SATA or full NVMe RAID is selected, press to select the RAID level to create, and then press . 4. ...Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . 2. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the RAID set . Go to Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to include in the RAID set and press . 3. When the Name item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want ...
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The RAID volume should appear in the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu. RAID 0: 128 KB - When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to...and video editing. 6. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 9. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-13 RAID 10: 64 KB - When the Strip Size item is selected, press to the... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 8. RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and ...
The RAID volume should appear in the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu. RAID 0: 128 KB - When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to...and video editing. 6. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again. 9. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-13 RAID 10: 64 KB - When the Strip Size item is selected, press to the... Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 8. RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and ...
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To delete a RAID set . And also appear in the EZ Mode menu. 4.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set : 1. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you want to delete and press . 1-14 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set.
To delete a RAID set . And also appear in the EZ Mode menu. 4.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set : 1. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you want to delete and press . 1-14 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set.
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Select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-15 2. Select the Delete item and press . 3.
Select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-15 2. Select the Delete item and press . 3.
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... Enable VMD controller and Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled], and set with expansion M.2 card in your motherboard's user guide for more information. 1-16 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Go to [Disabled].
... Enable VMD controller and Map PCIE Storage under VMD to [Enabled], and set with expansion M.2 card in your motherboard's user guide for more information. 1-16 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide Go to [Disabled].
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... M.2 card and installed M.2 modules have been properly recognized in EZ mode. 5. You may differ between models, please refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Go to Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to the actual BIOS of your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again...
... M.2 card and installed M.2 modules have been properly recognized in EZ mode. 5. You may differ between models, please refer to display the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. Go to Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology to the actual BIOS of your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again...
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When the RAID Level item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want to create, and then press . 4. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . 2. 5.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set and press . 3. When the Name item is ... set : 1. Only full SATA or full NVMe RAID is supported, different interfaces of RAID cannot be created, such as half NVMe and half RAID. 1-18 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide
When the RAID Level item is selected, enter a name for the disks you want to create, and then press . 4. From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . 2. 5.1 Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set and press . 3. When the Name item is ... set : 1. Only full SATA or full NVMe RAID is supported, different interfaces of RAID cannot be created, such as half NVMe and half RAID. 1-18 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide
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RAID 10: 64 KB - Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-19 RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used ... and video editing. 6. The following are typical values: - When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The RAID volume...
RAID 10: 64 KB - Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-19 RAID 5: 64 KB We recommend a lower strip size for server systems, and a higher strip size for multimedia computer systems used ... and video editing. 6. The following are typical values: - When the Capacity (MB) item is selected, press to create the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu. 8. When the Create Volume item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The RAID volume...
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From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set : 1. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you want to delete and press . 1-20 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide To delete a RAID set . And also appear in the EZ Mode menu. 5.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set.
From the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, select the RAID volume you delete a RAID set : 1. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you want to delete and press . 1-20 Intel® RAID Configuration Guide To delete a RAID set . And also appear in the EZ Mode menu. 5.2 Deleting a RAID set Be cautious when deleting a RAID set.
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2. Select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-21 Select the Delete item and press . 3.
2. Select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. Intel® RAID Configuration Guide 1-21 Select the Delete item and press . 3.