Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING [88/104] Chapter 4

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Chapter 4: RAID Support

Chapter 4

4.1.2 InstallingSerialATAharddisks

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conguration:

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.

4.1.3 Intel

RapidStorageTechnologyinUEFIBIOS

To enter the Intel

Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS:

1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Go to the Advancedmenu > PCHStorageConguration, then press <Enter>.

3. Set the SATA Controller Mode Selection item to [IntelRSTPremiumWithIntel

OptaneSystemAcceleration(RAID)].

4. Go to the Boot menu > CSM(CompatibilitySupportModule) > 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 > Intel(R)RapidStorageTechnology, then press <Enter>

to display the Intel

Rapid Storage Technology menu.

Refer to Chapter 3 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup

Due to chipset limitation, when SATA ports are set to RAID mode, all SATA ports run at

RAID mode together.