Intel RAID Technology

Common Options : Enabled, Disabled

Quick Review

This BIOS feature controls the RAID function of the Intel SATA controller.

When enabled, the SATA controller enables its RAID features when the computer boots up. You can then press Ctrl-I, when prompted at the boot screen, to access the RAID setup utility.

When disabled, the SATA controller disables its RAID functions when the computer boots up.

If you would like to make use of the SATA controller's RAID features, you should enable this BIOS feature. But please note that enabling this feature requires you to load the Intel Matrix Storage Manager during the Windows XP installation routine.

If you do not intend to use the RAID features, it's recommended that you disable this BIOS feature. This allows you to use the native Windows XP driver. You won't need to load the Intel Matrix Storage Manager during the Windows XP installation routine.

Please note that changing this BIOS feature after installing the operating system may cause a boot failure. You may be required to reinstall the operating system.