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Changing the System from RAID to AHCI Mode to IDE Mode

If you wish to change from a RAID mode to AHCI or IDE modes you will need to delete any existing RAID by

following the procedure below. However

backup up any necessary files and data before deleting a RAID

, as

doing so will result in the loss of all data on the RAID volumes.

1. Start-up your notebook computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS.

2. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced menu) and press <Enter>.

3. Go to the RAID (listed under RAID Volumes:) and press <Enter>.

4. Select Delete and press <Enter>.

5. Select “Yes” (note that al the data on the volumes will be lost) and press <Enter>.

Figure 8 - 8 - Delete RAID (Advanced > Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology)