Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3LR user manual Configuring a RAID array in RAID Bios, Create RAID Volume

C. Configuring a RAID array in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to 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 Configuration Utility.

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RAID Volumes :

None defined.

Physical Disks :
Port	Drive 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..

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>.

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		[ MAIN MENU ]
	1. Create RAID Volume		3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
	2. Delete RAID Volume		4. Exit
		[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes :
None defined.
Physical Disks :
Port	Drive Model	Serial #	Size	Type/Status(Vol ID)
0	ST3120026AS	3JT354CP	111.7GB	Non-RAID Disk
1	ST3120026AS	3JT329JX	111.7GB	Non-RAID Disk
	[]-Select	[ESC]-Exit		[ENTER]-Select Menu

Figure 3

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