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# Intel (RAID0)

### FOR RAID0 YOU HAVE TO GET SAME 2 SSDs. IF YOU HAVE ONE SSD - NORMAL REINSTALL VIA USB

### Download Drivers & Extract Drivers:

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### **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'

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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

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

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

**Installing windows**

* Save & exit the BIOS and ensure the USB you set up is plugged into your pc.
* You should see the Windows setup like the image below!

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* Change the language settings if needed.
* Press `next` in the setup.
* If the setup ask your for product key, select `I don't have a product key`
* Select the operating system: `Windows 10 Pro`
* Accept the TOS and `press next`.
* Now at setup step `Where do you want to install Windows?` you select `Load driver`. - You will get a pop-up; select browse:

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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`.

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* Select the disk you want to install Windows on and press next.
* Continue to install windows; then you're done!

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**How to check if my Raid worked after reinstalling windows?**

**Open Task manager**

**Click Performance**

**Click on "Disk 0 (C:)"**

**Should say on top right "INTEL RAID"**

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**IF ITS NOT SHOWING AS "INTEL RAID 0 VOLUME**

OPEN TICKET IN DISCORD SERVER