ASRock UEFI Setup Utility: Configuring a RAID Array
This guide provides instructions for configuring a RAID array using the ASRock UEFI Setup Utility. The screenshots are for reference and may differ based on your motherboard model. Please refer to your motherboard's product specification page for RAID support details. Content may change without notice due to BIOS updates.
Step 1: Enter UEFI Setup Utility
Press F2 or Del immediately after powering on the computer to enter the UEFI Setup Utility.
Step 2: Configure VMD Controller
Navigate to Advanced > Storage Configuration > VMD Configuration.
Set Enable VMD controller to [Enabled].
Set Enable VMD Global Mapping to [Enabled].
Press F10 to save changes and exit setup.
Step 3: Access Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
In the Advanced page, select Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology.
Step 4: Create RAID Volume
Select the option Create RAID Volume and press Enter.
Step 5: Name the RAID Volume
Enter a volume name (up to 16 characters, no special characters) or press Enter to accept the default name.
Step 6: Select RAID Level
Choose your desired RAID Level (e.g., RAID0 (Stripe), RAID1 (Mirror)) and press Enter.
Step 7: Select Disks for RAID Array
Select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array by pressing X next to each desired disk, then press Enter.
Step 8: Set Stripe Size
Select a stripe size for the RAID array or use the default setting and press Enter.
Step 9: Create RAID Volume
Select Create Volume and press Enter to start creating the RAID array.
Deleting a RAID Volume
To delete a RAID volume, select the Delete option on the RAID volume info page and press Enter.
Installing Windows on a RAID Volume
After the UEFI and RAID BIOS setup, follow these steps to install Windows:
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Step 1: Download Drivers
Download the necessary drivers from the ASRock website (https://www.asrock.com/index.asp) and unzip them to a USB flash drive.
Screenshot of a file explorer window showing extracted driver files on a USB drive. -
Step 2: Boot from Installation Media
Press F11 during system POST to launch the boot menu. Select the item “UEFI: <Windows installation media>” to install Windows 10 64-bit OS.
Screenshot of the boot device selection menu. -
Step 3: Load Driver (if needed)
If the target drive is not available during Windows installation, click <Load Driver>.
Screenshot of the Windows Setup screen asking where to install Windows, with the 'Load driver' option visible. -
Step 4: Browse for Driver
Click <Browse> to locate the driver files on your USB flash drive. Navigate to the appropriate folder (e.g., VMD > f6vmdflpy-x64) and click OK.
Screenshot of the 'Browse for Folder' dialog, showing the path to the VMD drivers. -
Step 5: Select Intel RST VMD Controller
Select “Intel RST VMD Controller” from the list and click <Next>.
Screenshot showing the driver selection screen in Windows Setup. -
Step 6: Select Unallocated Space
Select the unallocated space on your drive and click <Next> to proceed with the Windows installation.
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Step 7: Finish Installation
Follow the on-screen Windows installation instructions to complete the process.
Screenshot of the Windows installation progress screen. -
Step 8: Install Drivers and Utilities
After Windows installation, install the Rapid Storage Technology driver and utility from the ASRock website (https://www.asrock.com/index.asp).
Screenshot of Task Manager showing disk information, indicating a successful RAID setup.
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