INTEL RAID (Raid0)

Installing windows with INTEL raid setup.

Disclaimer: If you are not Compatible, please go on this page Raid0 Intel Not Compatible

Download Drivers & Extract Drivers :

Enabling the RAID mode

1. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS again.

2. Locate following options and set the to following value:

To Locate your SATA Mode :

Go to advanced mode in bios:

We are looking for 'SATA Mode' alongside 'M.2 Storage Raid Support'

There are a few possibilities' as where it could be :

1. Advanced Mode -> PCH Storage Configuration - Most Common

2. Advanced Mode -> Storage Configuration

3. Advanced Mode -> Onboard Devices/Integrated Peripherals -> VMD Controller

4. Advanced Mode -> VMD Controller

5. Advanced Mode -> SA (System Agent) -> VMD Controller

6. Advanced Mode -> Onboard Devices/Integrated Peripherals

If there is a "VMD Controller" option, enable it. Ignore the below section.

Once found :

1. Set SATA Mode/controller -> [ RAID mode / RST Controlled / Optane Mode]

2. Set M.2_1 RST PCIE Storage Raid Support -> [ Enabled / RST Controlled]

3. Set M.2_2 RST PCIE Storage Raid Support -> [ Enabled / RST Controlled]

The names of these values might differ! Just use common sense! If you are completely unsure, feel free to make a ticket!

Go to Boot tab:

1. Set CSM -> [ Disabled ]

   1. If you can't find CSM ensure UEFI is enabled.

2. Save & exit the BIOS, then return back to BIOS again!

Creating Array(s)

Now; Advanced -> Intel(R) RST navigate to Create RAID Volume

1. Set the Name -> Anything of your choice!

2. Set the RAID Level to RAID0 (Stripe).

3. Select disks you want to raid with, you cant mix different disk types:

   1. Refer to the beginning of the page for info!

4. Click on Create Volume to create the array.

BOOT USB TO REINSTALL WINDOWS

Reinstalling Windows will Result in losing data

1. Hold Shift and Restart PC.

1. Select Use a device and select your USB Flash Drive.

(In Case it does not work, have tutorial here to how go bios -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb9X9_NNxuo)

1. After booting onto the USB you will be greeted with this screen.

1. Select Windows 10 Pro

1. Select "I don't have a product key"

6. Select Custom: Install Windows Only (advanced)

1. Press SHIFT + F10 (A CMD will pop up)

2. Now write diskpart into the CMD

3. Then write list disk into the CMD to see all ur drives 💬

4. Write select disk 'X' (X = Disk number) then write clean for ALL disks, besides ur USB.

Make sure to don't clean your USB drive, usually have a smaller size compared to others disks.

Example (assuming disk 0 is not your USB):

Diskpart -> Press Enter List disk -> Press Enter Select disk 0 -> Press Enter Clean -> Press Enter

1. Close the CMD after all disks except USB are cleaned.

2. Continue with Windows Setup.

3. Click Refresh

1. Now at setup step Where do you want to install Windows? you select Load driver. - You will get a pop-up; select browse:

1. Navigate to the USB stick.

2. Then select folder containing your drivers -> Press Ok.

3. Control + A; to select all the drivers, then select next.

1. Select your main drive (Unallocated Space) and click Next

2. The installation process should start, AND MAKE AN OFFLINE ACCOUNT!

   

   

How to check if my Raid worked after reinstalling windows?

1. Open Task manager

2. Click Performance

3. Click on "Disk 0 (C:)"

4. Should say on top right "INTEL RAID"

IF ITS NOT SHOWING AS "INTEL RAID 0 VOLUME