INTEL RAID
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Download these drivers and extract them into the Windows installation USB stick
Restart your computer and enter the BIOS.
Locate following options:
Set SATA Controller -> [ RAID mode / RST controlled ]
Set NVMe/PCIe storage controller -> [ RAID mode / RST controlled ]
Ensure your BIOS has CSM disabled (if available) and is in UEFI mode.
Save & exit the BIOS and return back to it.
In Intel(R) RST navigate to Create RAID Volume
Set the Name -> Enter a random name or digits!
Set the RAID Level to RAID0 (Stripe).
Select disks you want to raid with, you cant mix different disk types:
2x NVMe, 2x SSDs or 2x HDDs are only possible.
Click on Create Volume to create the array.
Repeat if needed with missing disks. All disks must be in a RAID array in the end!
Save & exit the BIOS and ensure only the Windows setup USB stick is plugged in your pc.
You should see the Windows setup like in image below!
Change the language settings if needed.
Press Next in the setup.
If the setup ask for your product key, select I don't have a product key
Select the operating system: Windows 10/11 Pro
Accept the TOS and press next
Select Custom: Install Windows Only (Advanced)
Now it should show: Where do you want to install Windows? and select load driver
Navigate to the USB stick
Then select driver folder (Intel.Driver) you unpacked on the USB stick.
Now it should show you at least one Intel RST VMD Controller, select that and press next.
After loading the driver all disks should be available you see.
Select the disk you want to install windows on and press next
After installation is done the computer should restart.
You can remove the USB stick now.
Manufacturer
Guide
Link
ASUS
Intel 600 or 700 series
Gigabyte
Intel 600
Click on Load driver (Here is a which can help with the step)
