User's Manual

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Chapter 4: RAID Support
Chapter 4
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 conguration:
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 SettingupRAIDfromRAIDXpert2Conguration
UtilityinUEFIBIOS
You must enable the RAID function in the BIOS Setup before creating RAID set(s) using
SATA hard disks :
1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.
2. Go to the Advanced menu > SATAConguration, then press <Enter>.
3. Set the SATAModeitem to [RAID].
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 > RAIDXpert2CongurationUtility, then press <Enter>
to display the RAIDXpert2 conguration utility 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.