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3 RAID BIOS Configuration
3.1 Overview
To install the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology, the system BIOS must include the SATA RAID option ROM and
you must enable RAID in the BIOS.
3.2 Enabling RAID in BIOS
Note: The instructions to enable RAID in the BIOS are specific to motherboards manufactured by Intel with a
supported Intel chipset. The specific BIOS settings on non-Intel motherboards may differ. Refer to the
motherboard documentation or contact the motherboard manufacturer or your place of purchase for specific
instructions. Always follow the instructions that are provided with your motherboard.
Depending on your Intel motherboard model, enable RAID by following either of the steps below.
1.
Press the F2 key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins.
2. Select the Configuration menu, then the SATA Drives menu.
3. Set the Chipset SATA Mode to RAID.
4. Press the F10 key to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program.
OR
1. Press the F2 key after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) memory test begins.
2. Select the Advanced menu, then the Drive Configuration menu.
3. Set the Drive Mode option to Enhanced.
4. Enable Intel® RAID Technology.
5. Press the F10 key to save the BIOS settings and exit the BIOS Setup program.