Setting Up A Bootable Raid - HighPoint RocketRAID 4520 User Manual

Before using the Recover tab to recover your array, check to see if the RAID array is
listed in your Recover List. Once you have confirmed the RAID array is listed under
the Recover List, proceed to delete the disabled array.
1. Log in to WebGUI.
2. Click Maintenance for the array that is disabled.
3. Click delete, to delete the disabled array.
4. Click Recover Tab.
5. Select the RAID configuration you just deleted.
6. Click Recover Array.

Setting up a Bootable RAID

For Windows Users:
Creating an array and then installing Windows OS onto the RAID configuration is a
bootable array. Since you cannot use the conventional method of installing drivers, the
drive must be loaded during installation.
Prepare the following items for installation:

Operating System Install CD
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Driver files for RocketRAID 4522
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USB thumb drive
Set Array as Boot Device
It is recommended to set the RAID array as a boot device prior to installing
Windows.
1. Enter RocketRAID BIOS during boot up (CTRL+H).
2. Navigate to settings using arrow keys.
3. Press Enter.
4. Press Enter again.
5. Select the desired RAID array.
6. You will return to the main screen once the flag is set.
Installing Windows on Bootable Array:
1. On first boot-up, press CTRL + H during the HighPoint RocketRAID splash screen
to enter the BIOS RAID creation utility.
2. Create the array you want to install your Windows Operating System onto
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