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Appendix
C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS
Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed with the installation of
Windows operating system for a non-RAID configuration.
Step 1:
After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which
says "Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility" (Figure 2). Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the RAID Configura-
tion Utility.
Figure 2
Step 2:
After you press <Ctrl> + <I>, the MAIN MENU screen will appear (Figure 3).
Create RAID Volume
If you want to create a RAID array, select Create RAID Volume in MAIN MENU and press <Enter>.
Figure 3
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Devices :
Port
Device Model
Serial #
Size
Type/Status(Vol ID)
0
ST3120026AS 3JT354CP
111.7GB
Non-RAID Disk
1
ST3120026AS 3JT329JX
111.7GB
Non-RAID Disk
Press <CTRL - I> to enter Configuration Utility..
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1046
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
4. Recovery Volume Options
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Deivces :
Port
Device Model
Serial #
Size
Type/Status(Vol ID)
0
ST3120026AS
3JT354CP
111.7GB
Non-RAID Disk
1
ST3120026AS
3JT329JX
111.7GB
Non-RAID Disk
[hi]-Select
[ESC]-Exit
[ENTER]-Select Menu
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume
2. Delete RAID Volume
5. Exit
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