Intel S1200BT Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.x User Guide - Page 32
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RAID-Ready Setup 7 RAID-Ready Setup 7.1 Overview A "RAID Ready" system is a specific system configuration that allows a user to perform a RAID migration at a later date. For more information on RAID migrations, see RAID Migration. 7.2 System Requirements In order for a system to be considered "RAID Ready", it must meet all of the following requirements: • Contains a supported Intel chipset • Includes a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive • RAID controller must be enabled in the BIOS • Motherboard BIOS must include the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM • Intel® Matrix Storage Manager must be loaded • A partition that does not take up the entire capacity of the hard drive (4-5MB of free space is sufficient) 7.3 RAID-Ready System Setup Steps Note: The system must meet all the requirements listed in System Requirements. 1. Enable RAID in system BIOS using the steps listed in Enabling RAID in BIOS. 2. Install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager driver using the steps listed in F6 Installation Steps. 3. Install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager using the steps listed in Installation Steps. 32 ver7.0 / User's Manual