Setting Up Sata Raid Or Ahci Mode; Ahci Mode; Raid; Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Application - EUROCOM Monster 3.0 User Manual

Modules

RAID Solid State
Drives (SSDs)
All mSATA SSDs in a
RAID should be identi-
cal (the same size and
brand) in order to pre-
vent unexpected system
behavior.
SATA Mode
Selection
7
The SATA mode selec-
tion should be made be-
fore installing
operating system.
DO NOT change your
selected SATA mode
unless you intend to re-
install your operating
system. Make sure you
have backed up all your
data before doing so.

7 - 2 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode

Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode

AHCI Mode

Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) is an interface specification that allows
the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command
Queuing (for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance). Make sure you in-
stall the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your hard
disk in AHCI mode (see

RAID

To configure your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system in Strip-
ing (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1) or Recovery modes (see
3) you will require at least two identical (see sidebar) mSATA solid state drives
(SSDs). Note that you will need to install a driver from the Device Drivers & Utili-
ties + User's Manual disc at OS installation (see page
your
®
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application
Make sure you install the Intel® Ra pid Storage Technology application if you
have set up your hard disk in AHCI mode or mSATA SSD's in RAID mode (see
"Intel® Rapid Storage Technology" on page 7 -
"Intel® Rapid Storage Technology" on page 7 -
Table 7 - 1, on page 7 -
7 - 4).
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