Just reinstall the Steam/Origin main app on the RAID array and go into the settings and point the program Library to the location on your HDD. If you have any Steam or Origin games on the HDD, you do not need to reinstall these. Reinstall programs and applications on the RAID array. RAID array should be second to the DVD drive, if you have one.īoot into Windows and copy over any files that you need from the HDDs. Reboot into BIOS and set your desired boot order.
You "may" need to install "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" program and drivers to further optimize the RAID array, but I'm not sure if this is required for RAID 0. This is where it gets a little hazy for me. Save and exit.īoot into the Windows installation media and install Windows on the RAID array. Select the appropriate item to boot from (USB flash drive or DVD). Reboot and press "F6" to enter the Boot Menu. Have your Windows installation media ready. See the Owner's Manual, Appendix B-1 for additional details. Also your motherboard is a MSI Z87 GD65, not a G65, that doesnt exist. Go into the Intel RAID Set up and set up your array with the 2 SSDs. BIOS POST Codes for Supermicro Motherboards Note: The following section lists. For the most part though, the board manages to bring-out some great numbers from our processor, snagging a few chart toppers along the way. That said, we won’t gauge it for just the computing performance but the entire experience. This will put you into the Intel RAID set up. MSI’s Z87-GD65 GAMING has an array of features that make it a gaming board. Press Ctl + I when you see this notice pop up. You should see a notification to "Press Ctl +I to enter RAID Setup". Go to Settings>Advanced>Sata Mode and select "RAID". If you're prepared for that, then shutdown the system and disconnect any current HDDs. See special instructions for Steam/Origin below. thanks again!įirst, if moving the OS to the RAID array I would recommend a complete fresh install with re-installation of all programs and applications. A lot of people have to me not to RAID SSDs, but i am going to, so please do not try to tell me otherwise. I have never used a RAID setup before, so I would be thankful for any advice you can give me. I also am assuming that I have to reset my OS to put it on the new RAID drive, and I would like to know if that is true.
I have heard that intel has a built in RAID controller, and I was wondering how to access that (I am assuming it is through the motherboard's BIOS). I have an MSI Z87 gd65 Gaming motherboard, and I would like to know how I could put two kingston hyper x 3k SSDs into a RAID 0 configuration.