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HP EliteDesk and ProDesk PCs - Configuring RAID 1 with SATA RAID Controller

To configure RAID 1 with SATA RAID controller, adjust the BIOS settings, and then create a RAID 1 volume.

Step 1: Prepare your computer

Prepare your computer before configuring the hard drives for RAID 1.

caution:
Converting to RAID 1 reformats the hard drives, deleting all data, including the operating system.

Back up all personal data and settings. For more information, go to Backing Up Your Files (Windows 10, 8) or Backing Up Your Files (Windows 7).
Create a Windows installation media, such as a USB drive. For more information, go to Installing the Latest Version of Windows 10 or Creating Recovery Discs or Saving a Recovery Image to a USB Flash Drive (Windows 7).
Write down the Windows product key. When you reinstall Windows, you must authenticate your operating system. For more information, go to Find your Windows product key (in English).

Step 2: Update the BIOS

Install the latest BIOS version.

caution:
Only install BIOS updates from HP. Installing the BIOS incorrectly can prevent the computer from starting or being recovered. If your computer is managed by an IT service, contact them for the correct update process.

If your computer uses BitLocker, make sure it is disabled before updating the BIOS.
Go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads.
If a Let's identify your product to get started page displays, click Desktop, type your computer model number, and then click Submit.
If you need to change the operating system, click Change, select your version, and then click Change.
From the list of available software and driver categories, look for a BIOS update.
- If a BIOS update is available, click Download.
- If a BIOS update is not available, skip to the next step.
Follow any on-screen instructions, and then restart the computer when prompted to complete the update.

caution:
Do not shut down or restart the computer until the update process completes.

For more information, go to Updating the BIOS.

Step 3: Setting the BIOS for configuring RAID 1

To configure RAID 1 on your system, first adjust the BIOS settings.

Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.
When the computer turns on, before Windows opens, press the F10 key repeatedly.

The BIOS opens.
Select the Advanced tab, and then click System Options.
Under System Options, select Configure Storage Controller for RAID and POST Prompt for RAID Configuration.
Select the Main tab, and then click Save Changes and Exit.
When asked if you want to save changes, click Yes.

Step 4: Creating a RAID 1 volume

Create a RAID 1 volume using steps for Windows 10 or Windows 7 depending on your operating system.

Creating a RAID 1 volume using Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Windows 10)

In Windows 10, set up RAID 1 using Intel Rapid Storage Technology:

Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.
As soon as the computer turns on, press the F3 key.
Select Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology from the Devices List.
Select Create RAID Volume, and then press the Enter key.
In Name, type an arbitrary volume name.
In RAID Level, select RAID1(Mirror).
In Select Disks:, select the HDD, and then click <X>.
In Capacity, type the size of HDD.
With Create Volume selected, press the Enter key.
Press the Esc key to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology.

RAID construction is now complete.
Reinstall the operating system.

Creating a RAID 1 volume using Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM (Windows 7)

In Windows 7, set up RAID 1 using the ROM option:

caution:
All data is lost on the disks configured for RAID 1, and the Windows 7 operating system must be reinstalled. Make sure you back up your data and have access to Windows installation media before proceeding.

Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.
When the computer turns on, before Windows opens, press the Ctrl key and the I key at the same time.

The RAID BIOS opens.
Confirm that Create RAID Volume is selected, and then press the Enter key.
Type an arbitrary volume name, and then press the Tab key.
Select RAID1(Mirror), and then press the Tab key.
In Select Disks, select the disk to use when three or more HDDs are recognized.
Select the hard drive to be used for RAID.
In Capacity, type the size of HDD, and then press the Tab key.
Make sure Create Volume is selected, and then press the Enter key.
When the message Are you sure you want to create this volume? displays, select Y or N on the keyboard for Yes or No.

caution:
All data on the selected disks is lost. Make sure you want to proceed.
The created RAID configuration displays. Click 5. Exit for the new configuration, and then press the Enter key.
Reinstall the operating system.