5.1.2Installing hard disk drives

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.

5.1.3Setting the RAID item in BIOS

You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). To do this:

1.Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2.Go to the Main Menu, select SATA Configuration, then press <Enter>.

3.Select the item Configure SATA as, then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

4.Select RAID from the Configure SATA as item options, then press <Enter>.

5.Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup.

Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.

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