Create a RAID 10 Volume Using the Option ROM
Use the following steps to create a RAID 10 volume using the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology option ROM.
- Turn off the computer.
- Install four hard drives.
- Turn on the computer.
- When the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM status screen appears during POST, press Ctrl and i at the same time to enter the option ROM user interface.
- Select 1: Create RAID Volume and press Enter.
- Use the up or down arrow keys to select RAID 10 and press Enter.
- Select the strip size and press Enter (64 KB is the default).
- Select the volume size or capacity and press Enter.
- Press Enter to create the volume.
- When prompted, press Y to confirm volume creation.
- Select 5: Exit and press Enter.
- Press Y to confirm exit.
- Reboot the system. At this point, the system should be ready for you to install the operating system.