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Eurocom D90xC PHANTOM-X User Manual

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Windows XP Information

Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Modes D - 31

D

What to Prepare for RAID or AHCI Setup

Prepare the following before setting up your serial ATA hard disks in RAID mode (to configure AHCI mode
you do not need to prepare any extra hard disks but will need to install the Intel Matrix driver):

1.

An operable computer (to create a SATA RAID/AHCI driver diskette).

2.

An external USB floppy disk drive.

3.

A prepared formatted blank 3.5" 1.44MB floppy diskette.

4.

The Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional Edition (with Service Pack 2) OS CD.

5.

The Device Drivers & Utilities + User’s Manual DVD-ROM.

6.

A second hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay for RAID level 0 or 1 (required for RAID but not required
for AHCI).
OR
A a second hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay, and a third hard disk in the Secondary HDD bay for
RAID level 5.