EVGA X299 FTW-K User Manual page 72

EVGA X299 FTW - K (142-SX-E297)
IRST (Intel Rapid Storage Technology)
The IRST is the software front-end for the Intel SATA controller. It is recommended
to install the IRST drivers after installing the Intel Chipset Drivers – the main
motherboard drivers. This guide walks you through not only the building, but also the
repairing of an array from within Windows, since it may be more convenient to build
new arrays within the OS rather than from within the UEFI. All forms of RAID that
can be built in the UEFI are available in IRST; the IRST may be more convenient for
some people due to a more detailed UI than the UEFI.
This guide will illustrate how to create a RAID1 array using the IRST. Using the screen
above, we know that three (3) SSDs are currently attached to the controller and the
other three (3) INTEL SATA ports are empty (this can vary board to board based on
how many Intel SATA ports are present). If you plan to create another type of array,
please ensure that you have the correct number of drives attached and shown on the
status screen in IRST for your intended array before you start.
Referring to the above image, again, locate and click the hyperlink halfway down the
window that says "Create a Custom Volume." An array creation window will open:
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