HP EliteDesk and ProDesk PCs - Configuring RAID 1 with SATA RAID Controller (Windows 11, Windows 10)

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

1. Back up all personal data and settings. For more information, go to HP PCs - Back up your files (Windows 11, 10).

2. Create Windows installation media, such as a USB flash drive. For more information, go to HP PCs - Installing the latest version of Windows 11, HP PCs - Installing the latest version of Windows 10, or HP PCs - Create and use a Microsoft recovery USB flash drive.

3. 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).

Install the latest BIOS version.

1. If your computer uses BitLocker, make sure that it is disabled before updating the BIOS.

2. Turn on the computer, and then press f10 repeatedly. The BIOS Setup utility is displayed.

3. Select Check HP.com for BIOS Updates.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to check whether a BIOS update is available.

5. If a BIOS update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the BIOS.

6. Restart the computer when prompted to complete the update.

   CAUTION:

   Do not shut down or restart the computer until the update process is complete.

   For more information, see HP Business Desktop PCs - Updating the BIOS (Basic Input Output System).

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

1. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.

2. When the computer turns on, before Windows opens, press the f10 key repeatedly to open the BIOS settings.

3. Click Advanced, and then click System options.

   

4. Under System Options, select Configure Storage Controller for RAID and POST Prompt for RAID Configuration.

   

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

   

6. When asked if you want to save changes, click Yes.

Use Intel Rapid Storage Technology to set up a RAID 1 volume.

1. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, restart it.

2. When the computer turns on, before Windows opens, press f3.

3. Click Intel (R) Rapid Storage Technology from the Devices List.

   

4. Select Create RAID Volume, and then press enter.

5. In Name, type a volume name.

   

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

   

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

   

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

   

9. With Create Volume selected, press enter.

10. Press esc to exit Intel Rapid Storage Technology and complete RAID construction.

11. Reinstall the operating system.

    Note:

    Be sure that you install the latest Intel storage drivers.