Configuring for RAID

The Motherboard includes the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility that supports RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 0, RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 1 and RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 10. If you want to install a Windows operating system to a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, you have to create a RAID driver disk and load the RAID driver during OS installation.

RAID Definitions

RAID 0 (Data striping)

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 0 optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disk drives perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage Devices used to store massive amounts of information so that it can be readily retrieved. Devices include RAIDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs.  Use of two new identical drives is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring)

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 1 copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive.  If one drive fails, the disk array management software Computer programs; also called “applications.” directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data on the other drive.  This RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system.  Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup.  The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 10

RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity having to be calculated and written.  With the RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 0 and RAID Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. A method of spreading information across several disks set up to act as a unit, using two different techniques: Disk striping: storing a bit of information across several discs (instead of storing it all on one disc and hoping that the disc doesn't crash). Disk mirroring: simultaneously storing a copy of information on another disc so that the information can be recovered if the main disc crashes. 1 configurations.  Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and NVMe SSD storage devices.  For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS

To enter the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility in UEFI BIOS:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Advanced menu, select SATA Configuration, then set SATA Mode to [RAID].

3. Configure additional settings for your storage device and RAID configuration:

• If you are using Hyper M.2 x16 cards (purchased separately), go to the Advanced menu, select Onboard Devices Configuration, then set all the corresponding PCIe slots to [PCIe RAID Mode].

• If you are setting up an NVMe RAID set, go to the Advanced menu, select AMD PBS, then set NVMe RAID mode to [Enabled].

4. Go to the Boot menu, select CSM (Compatibility Support Module), select Launch CSM, then set the item to [Disabled].

5. Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup, then enter the BIOS Setup again.

6. Go to the Advanced menu, select RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, to display the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu.

Due to chipset limitations, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at RAID mode together.

Creating a RAID Set

1. From the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu, go to Array Management, then select Create Array to enter the Create Array menu. The following screen appears.

2. When the RAID Level item is selected, press <Enter> to select the RAID level to create, and then press <Enter>.

3. Under Select Physical Disks, press <Enter>.  The following screen appears.

You can select SATA, SSD or both. Turn ON the disks you want to include in the RAID set and select Apply Changes, then press <Enter>.

4. When returning to the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu, select the Array Size and other detailed policies, press <Enter>.  Save the changes when finished.

You can specify the array size to be created.  Choosing the value 0 will set the maximum supported array size when a valid configuration is selected.

Deleting a RAID Set

Be cautious when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

1. Select RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility, then select Delete Array and press <Enter>.  Select the Array you want to delete and select Delete Array, press <Enter>.

2. Select On to confirm your choice and then select Yes to delete the RAID Array and return to the RaidXpert2 Configuration Utility menu, or select No to cancel.

Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

1. During the OS installation, click Load Driver to allow you to select the installation media containing the RAID driver. Make sure the UEFI driver for the optical drive is loaded.

2. Insert the supported USB flash drive with the RAID driver into the USB port, and then click Browse.

3. Click the name of the device you've inserted, go to Drivers, then RAID, and then select the RAID Bottom drivers first and click OK, then select the RAID driver for the corresponding OS version, click OK.

4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.