HP EliteDesk PCs - Configuring RAID 1 with SATA RAID Controller

1. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.
2. When the computer starts up, before Windows opens, press the F10 key repeatedly.
   The BIOS opens.
3. Select the Advanced tab, and then click System Options.
   Figure : Advanced tab

   
4. Under System Options, select Configure Storage Controller for RAID and POST prompt for RAID configuration.
   Figure : System options

   
5. Select the Main tab, and then click Save Changes and Exit.
   Figure : Main tab

   
6. When asked if you want to save changes, click Yes.
   Figure : Save Changes?

   

1. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.
2. As soon as the computer starts up, press the F3 key.
3. Select Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology from the Device List.
   Figure : Devices List

   
4. Select Create RAID Volume and press the Enter key.
   Figure : Create RAID Volume

   
5. In Name, type an arbitrary volume name.
   Figure : Name: Volume1

   
6. In RAID Level, select RAID1(Mirror).
   Figure : RAID1(Mirror)

   
7. In Select Disks:, select the HDD and click <X>.
   Figure : Select Disks:

   
8. In Capacity, type the size of HDD.
   Figure : Capacity

   
9. With Create Volume selected , press the Enter key.
   Figure : Create Volume

   
10. Press the Esc key to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
    RAID construction is now complete.
11. Reinstall the operating system.

  caution:

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

1. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.
2. When the computer starts up, before Windows opens, press the Ctrl and the I key.
   The RAID BIOS opens.
3. Confirm that Create RAID Volume is selected, and then press the Enter key.
   Figure : Create RAID volume

   
4. Type an arbitrary volume name, and press the Tab key.
   Figure : Name

   
5. Select RAID1(Mirror), and press the Tab key.
   Figure : RAID Level

   
6. In Select Disks, select the disk to use when three or more HDDs are recognized.
   Figure : Disks

   
   Select the hard drive to be used for RAID.
   Figure : Hard drives

   
7. In Capacity, type the size of HDD and press the Tab key.
   Figure : Capacity

   
8. Make sure Create Volume is selected, and then press the Enter key.
   Figure : Create Volume

   
9. A warning displays with a message: Are you sure you want to create this volume?. Select Y or N on the keyboard for Yes or No.

     caution:

   All data on selected disks will be lost. Make sure you want to proceed.

   Figure : Warning about creating the new volume

   
10. The created RAID configuration is displayed. Click 5. Exit for the new configuration and press the Enter key.
    Figure : RAID configuration

    
11. Reinstall the operating system.