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RAID configuration utilities
RAID option for the Altos G5450 system is provided through either the onboard SATA controller or through a controller board option (LSI SAS controller or LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller).
Caution: Creating a RAID volume erases all data previously saved in the hard drives. Make sure that you back up important files before starting a RAID configuration process.
Configuring Onboard SATA RAID
This section briefly shows how to create RAID1 with onboard SATA RAID function.
Enabling onboard SATA RAID
To configure onboard SATA RAID, you have to enable the onboard SATA RAID in BIOS first.
1Press F2 during the POST to enter the BIOS
2After you entering the BIOS, select Advanced
3Change the setting of NV RAID Configuration from Disabled to Enabled.
4After you changing the setting of NV RAID Configuration, you will see all the SATA port listed separately.
5Change the setting of each port which you want to use for RAID form Disabled to Enabled.
6Press F10 and select Yes to save the setting and exit the BIOS.
Entering Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility
To enter the onboard SATA RAID configuration utility, press F10 when you see MediaShield ROM BIOS 6.77 during POST.
