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RAID Configuration
M.2 PCIe SSD RAID
You can create a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID volume with M.2/Optane Genie or UEFI BIOS.
Important
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Please note that you must install M.2 SSDs of the same model and type in the M.2
slots to create the RAID 0 volume.
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During windows setup, the RAID driver may be required and you can find the RAID
driver in MSI Driver Disc.
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You can use MSI SMART TOOL to build the Windows
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7/ 8.1/ 10 installation drive that
includes RAID driver.
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If your system currently boots to M.2 PCIe SSD RAID and you delete the RAID volume,
your system will become unbootable.
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When you delete the M.2 PCIe SSD RAID volume, please be noted that all data on M.2
PCIe SSDs will be lost.
Creating a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID with M.2/Optane Genie
1. Access the BIOS setup.
2. Enable M.2/Optane Genie by clicking the M.2/Optane Genie item.
3. Click Ok in the dialog.
4. Press F10 to save configuration and exit.
Creating a M.2 PCIe SSD RAID with UEFI BIOS
1. Access the BIOS setup
2. Switch to Advanced Mode by pressing F7 key.
3. Go to Settings > Advanced > Windows OS Configuration.
4. Set Windows 8.1/10 WHQL Support to Enabled.
5. Go to Settings > Advanced > Integrated Peripherals.
Setting\Advanced\Integrated Peripherals
SATA Conguration
SATA Mode [RAID Mode]
M2_1 Pcie Storage Remapping [Enabled]
M2_2 Pcie Storage Remapping [Enabled]
6. Set SATA Mode to RAID Mode.