RAID Setup (Intel Matrix RAID Controller)

To use the Intel Matrix RAID controller the hard drives must be connected to SATA ports 0-5 (black ports)

Step 1 – BIOS Setup

To enter the BIOS, hit DEL when prompted

Select Integrated Peripherals

Select Onboard PATA/SATA Device

Change SATA Mode from [IDE] to [RAID]

Press F10 to Save and Exit

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Step 2 – Intel Matrix Storage Manager

Hit CTRL+I to enter RAID setup

Select option 1.
Create RAID Volume

Enter in the following information:
(press TAB to switch between selections)

Name:	Name of RAID array, whatever user desires
RAID Level:	RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10
Disks:	Select the disks to use. If only 2 disks are present the option will be grayed out
Stripe Size:	Usually 128KB or 64KB is optimal
Capacity:	Storage capacity of the RAID array

Select Create Volume

Choose Y to signify you understand that YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST

Select option 4 to exit the Intel Matrix RAID controller

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You can now install Windows on your new RAID Volume.