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4-2 Chapter 4: RAID Support
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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
®
Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS
To enter the Intel
®
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 Controller Mode Selection item to
[Intel RST Premium With Intel
Optane System Acceleration (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 > I
ntel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
, then press <Enter>
to display the Intel ®
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.