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X670 AORUS ELITE AX (rev.1.0) RAID Setup Guide

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This essential guide details how to configure and manage high-performance RAID arrays on AMD X670/B650 platforms. The manual walks users through the entire process: from physically installing SATA hard drives and setting up controllers in BIOS mode to creating optimal redundancy levels (RAID 0, 1, & 10). It covers essential steps for operating system installation with required drivers and provides clear instructions on safely rebuilding arrays after component failure. Ideal for advanced builders and system administrators deploying robust multi-drive storage solutions.

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Configuring a RAID Set (AMD X670/B650 Series)

RAID Levels .....................................................................................................................2

1-1 Configuring SATA Controllers ....................................................................................2 A. Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer .......................................................

B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup .................................................. C. UEFI RAID Configuration .......................................................................................

1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System .....................................................7 A. Installing the Operating System ..............................................................................

B. Rebuilding an Array ................................................................................................

Page Summary Contents For X670 AORUS ELITE AX (rev.1.0) RAID Setup Guide

Page 1 Configuring a RAID Set (AMD X670/B650 Series) RAID Levels .....................................................................................................................2 1-1 Configuring SATA Co...
Page 2 RAID Levels RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 Minimum Number of Hard Drives Array Capacity Number of hard drives * Size of the smallest drive (Number of hard drives/2) * Size of the smallest drive Size of the sma...
Page 3 B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup. Step: Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Set...
Page 4 Step 2: After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility sub-menu (Figure 3). Figure 3 Step 3: On the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility...
Page 5 Step 4: On the Select Physical Disks screen, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array and set them to Enabled. Next, use the down arrow key to move to Apply Changes and press <Enter&...
Page 6 After completing, you'll be brought back to the Array Management screen. Under Manage Array Properties you can see the new RAID volume and information on RAID level, array name, array capacity, etc. (...
Page 7 1-2 Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system. A. Installing the Operating System As some operating systems already ...
Page 8 B. Rebuilding an Array Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1 and RAID 10 arrays. T...

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Brand Elite
Pages 8
File Size 1.66 MB
Published June 03, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What optimal hard drive setup is recommended for RAID?

It is recommended to use two hard drives with identical models and capacity for optimal performance.

How do I enter a RAID array configuration in the BIOS?

Turn on the computer, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup, then set SATA Mode to RAID under SettingsIO Ports.

Can M.2 SSDs be used to set up a RAID array?

No, an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set with an M.2 SATA SSD or a standard SATA hard drive.

What is the minimum requirement for a RAID 10 setup?

RAID 10 requires a minimum of four hard drives.

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