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Chapter 4: RAID Support
Chapter 4
4.1.2 Installing storage devices
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and PCIE SSD storage devices. For
optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a
disk array.
Refer to Chapter 2 for details on installing storage devices to your motherboard.
4.1.3 Intel
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Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS
To enter the Intel
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Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS:
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced menu > PCH Storage Configuration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set the SATA Mode Selection item to [Intel RST Premium(RAID)].
If you are using PCIE storage devices, ensure to enable all the PCIE Storage RAID
Support items.
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
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Rapid Storage Technology menu.
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.