Creating RAID using an add-on Card through the BIOS
Creating Raid Configuration using an Add-on RAID Card through BIOS To create a RAID configuration using an add-on RAID card
through the BIOS, you'll typically follow these general steps. Keep in mind
that specific steps can vary based on the RAID card manufacturer and model:
- Access BIOS: Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup
utility. This is usually done by pressing a key (like Del, F2, or F12) during
the boot process, but it varies depending on your motherboard manufacturer.
- Locate RAID Settings: Navigate to the section of the BIOS that contains RAID settings. This might be under a menu like "Advanced BIOS Features," "Integrated Peripherals," or something similar. Look for an option related to RAID or SATA configuration.
- Enable RAID: Enable the RAID function. This might involve changing a SATA mode from AHCI or IDE to RAID. Save changes and exit the BIOS. Your computer will restart.
- Access RAID Configuration Utility: During boot-up, you might
see a prompt to access the RAID configuration utility (e.g., "Press Ctrl+I
for RAID Configuration"). Press the corresponding key to enter the
utility.
- Create RAID Array: Once in the RAID configuration utility,
you can create a new RAID array. Select the disks you want to include in the
array, choose the RAID level (e.g., RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5), and configure any
additional settings (like stripe size or disk cache settings).
- Save Configuration: After configuring the RAID array, save the settings. The utility might prompt you to initialize the RAID array, which prepares the disks for use in the RAID configuration.
- Exit Utility: Once the RAID array is created and initialized, exit the RAID configuration utility.
- Install Operating System: If you're setting up RAID for the operating system, you'll need to install the operating system. During the installation process, you might need to load RAID drivers, which are typically provided by the RAID card manufacturer
- Verify Configuration: After the operating system is installed, verify that the RAID array is detected and functioning correctly. You can usually do this through the RAID management software provided by the RAID card manufacturer.
It's important to refer to the specific documentation provided by your RAID card manufacturer for detailed instructions, as the process can vary significantly between different RAID cards.
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