Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English
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- Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 1
Motherboard RAID Configuration Guide - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 2
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storage devices 1-5 1.1.3 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology in UEFI BIOS 1-6 1.1.4 Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS 1-10 1.1.5 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility 1-14 1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver during Windows® 10 OS installation 1-19 Chapter 2: AMD RAID - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 4
You can create different RAID configurations based on your motherboard chipset and software. The screenshots in this guide are for reference only. The screenshots may vary to find more information The ASUS website (www.asus.com) provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. iv - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 5
refer to your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. driver disk for details. 1.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 6
cards or PCIE SSDs, go to Advanced > CPU Storage Configuration, then set all the corresponding PCIE slots to [Hyper M.2 X16] or [PCIE X4 SSD Card] accordingly. The Hyper M.2 card is purchased separately. 4. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set Launch CSM to [Disabled]. 5. Save - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 7
create, and then press . 4. Under Select Disks, press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. RAID Configuration Guide 1-7 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 8
5. When the Strip Size item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - RAID 0: 128 KB - RAID 10: 64 KB - RAID 5: 64 KB We - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 9
, then select Yes to delete the RAID volume and return to the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology menu, or select No to cancel. RAID Configuration Guide 1-9 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 10
information on the PCIE slots. To enter the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Refer to Chapter 3 in your motherboard's user manual for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 11
Creating a RAID set To create a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select Create RAID Volume and press . The following screen appears: 2. When the Name item is , press and select X for the disks you want to include in the RAID set. RAID Configuration Guide 1-11 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 12
6. When the Strip Size item is selected, press to select strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . The available strip size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The following are typical values: - RAID 0: 128 KB - RAID 10: 64 KB - RAID 5: 64 KB We - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 13
when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, select the RAID volume you want to delete and press . The following screen appears: 2. When and return to the Intel® Virtual Raid on CPU menu, or select No to cancel. RAID Configuration Guide 1-13 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 14
-RAID Disk The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. 1-14 Chapter 1: Intel® RAID Configuration - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 15
Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 6 to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done RAID Configuration Guide 1-15 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 16
5. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the strip size for the RAID array (for RAID 0, 10 and 5 only), and then press . - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 17
"Volume0"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu, or press to return to the DELETE VOLUME menu. RAID Configuration Guide 1-17 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 18
Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 6. Exit, then press . The following warning message appears: [CONFIRM EXIT] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 19
the supported PCIE slots. Refer to section Expansion slots in your motherboard's user manual for more information on the PCIE slots. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation disc. Follow the screen instructions - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 20
replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have an optical drive, you can use another computer with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a USB flash drive. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 21
licensing) configurations. Please refer to your motherboard's user manual for details on the actual supported RAID configurations. If you want to install write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 22
Hyper M.2 x16 card(s), go to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration, then set the corresponding PCIE slot(s) to [PCIe RAID Mode]. The Hyper M.2 x16 card is purchased separately. 4. Go to Boot > CSM (Compatibility Support Module), then set Launch CSM to [Disabled]. 5. Save your changes and exit the - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 23
physical disks that you want to include in the RAID set to On, then select Apply Changes and press to complete selection. RAID Configuration Guide 2-3 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 24
5. When the Array Size: item is selected, enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 6. When the Array Size Unit: item is selected, press to select the size unit for the RAID array, and then press . 7. When - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 25
is selected, press , toggle the Confirm item to On, then select YES to delete the RAID volume, or select NO to cancel. RAID Configuration Guide 2-5 - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 26
an operating system to the independent drives or bootable array. This part provides the instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 10 OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 10 OS installation - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 27
replace it with the motherboard Support DVD. • If you do not have an optical drive, you can use another computer with an optical drive to copy the RAID driver from the support DVD to a USB flash drive. 5. Locate the driver in the corresponding folder of the Support DVD or the USB flash drive with - Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI APEX | RAIDConfigurationGuide Users Manual English - Page 28
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