Configuring Intel Sata Raid; Configuring The System Bios To Enable Embedded Sata Raid Functionality - HP Z1 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual

Configuring Intel SATA RAID

This section describes how to use Intel
volumes.
NOTE: These instructions apply to Windows-based systems.
You can create a SATA RAID array that contains up to the maximum number of internal SATA hard drives and
eSATA drives (if you use an optional eSATA bulkhead cable) supported on your workstation.
The Intel SATA option ROM configuration utilities run when you select RAID for the SATA emulation mode.
Two or more hard drives must be attached to the controller for the option ROM to run.

Configuring the system BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality

The Z1 G2 Workstation defaults to RAID emulation mode. RAID emulation mode includes the benefits of AHCI
with the added benefit of supporting RAID configurations. If the mode has been changed to IDE or AHCI, follow
the steps below to change it back.
CAUTION:
booting and require reinstallation of the OS. Back up your data before changing SATA emulation mode.
1. During startup, press
select options.
2. Select Storage > Storage Options, then press Enter.
3. Select SATA Emulation.
4. If not already set to RAID, use right/left arrow keys to select RAID
a. Read the warning and press
emulation mode other than RAID, you will need to reinstall your OS.
b. Press
5. Navigate to Security > Secure Boot Configuration.
6. Verify that Legacy Support is set to Enabled. If not enabled, use the arrow keys to change Legacy
Support to Enabled.
a. Read the Legacy Support message and press
b. Press
7. Navigate to Advanced > Option ROM Launch Policy > Storage Option ROMs.
● Verify that Storage Option ROMs are set to Legacy Only. If not set to Legacy Only use the arrow
keys to change to Legacy Only.
● Press
8. Navigate to Save Changes and Exit and press Enter.
Hint: Pressing
in the Save Changes and Exit. Press
9. The system will reboot.
80 Appendix B Configuring RAID devices
Changing SATA emulation modes after the OS has been installed will prevent the system from
F10 to enter Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Use the arrow keys to navigate and
F10 to accept the settings.
F10 to accept the settings.
F10 to accept the settings.
F10 several times will also take you back to the File menu. Yes should already be selected
® Rapid Storage Technology (RST) to set up and manage SATA RAID
Enter to dismiss the warning. If your OS was installed in a SATA
Enter to dismiss the message.
Enter to confirm.