4.1.2
Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install
identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
1.
Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2.
Connect the SATA signal cables.
3.
Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
4.1.3
Intel
To enter the Intel
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1.
Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2.
Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3.
Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to [RAID Mode].
4.
Go to the Boot menu > CSM (Compatibility Support Module) > Launch CSM, then
set the item to [Disabled].
5.
Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again.
6.
Go to the Advanced menu > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, then press <Enter>
to display the Intel
Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup
Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at
RAID mode together.
4-2
Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS
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Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS:
Rapid Storage Technology menu.
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Chapter 5: RAID Support