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MSI Z590 User Manual

MSI Z590
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How to create
RAID volume
on MSI Z590 motherboard
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MSI Z590 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Z590
CPU SocketLGA 1200
Memory TypeDDR4
Form FactorATX
Maximum Memory128 GB
Memory Slots4
SATA Ports6
M.2 Slots3
PCIe VersionPCIe 4.0/3.0
LANIntel I225-V 2.5Gbps
Wi-FiIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX210
PCIe Slots3 x PCIe x16

Summary

MSI Z590 BIOS RAID Configuration

Access BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS utility to configure RAID settings.

Modify SATA and M.2 Settings

Change SATA mode to RAID/Optane and enable M.2 remapping.

Save BIOS Changes and Reboot

Apply BIOS modifications and restart the system.

Access Intel RST for RAID

Navigate to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology section in BIOS.

Create RAID Volume

Initiate RAID volume creation in the Intel RST utility.

Configure RAID Parameters

Set RAID name, level, and select disks for the volume.

Confirm RAID Volume Creation

Verify RAID volume details and confirm its creation.

Windows Installation with RST Driver

Download Intel RST Driver

Obtain the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver from MSI support.

Prepare RST Driver on USB

Transfer downloaded RST driver files to a USB storage device.

Load RST Driver During Windows Setup

Load RST driver when prompted during Windows installation.

Select RST Driver Folder

Browse and select the RST driver folder on the USB drive.

Install Windows OS on RAID

Proceed with Windows OS installation on the detected RAID volume.

Verify RAID Volume in Windows

Check RAID in Device Manager

Confirm RAID volume recognition in Windows Device Manager.

Important RAID Notes

M.2 Slot Compatibility

M.2 slot usage and Intel SSD compatibility for RAID on Z590.

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