# AMD RAID
## **Determine Your Drivers & Download**
Check your CPU:
* Open Task Manager
* Click on Performance
* Click on "CPU"
* Look on Top right, it will say your CPU
See below for list of AM5 Processors :
List of AM5 CPUs:
* Ryzen 5 7500F
* Ryzen 5 PRO 7645
* Ryzen 5 7600
* Ryzen 5 7600X
* Ryzen 7 PRO 7745
* Ryzen 7 7700
* Ryzen 7 7700X
* Ryzen 7 7800X3D
* Ryzen 9 PRO 7945
* Ryzen 9 7900
* Ryzen 9 7900X
* Ryzen 9 7900X3D
* Ryzen 9 7950X
* Ryzen 9 7950X3D
* Any Ryzen CPU that looks like: Ryzen \_ 700
If your CPU is not listed here, then it is an AM4 processor. Choose the file below that corresponds to your CPU.
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AM5 CPU DRIVER RAID FILES
{% endfile %}
{% file src="/files/xrYE3UNekv9TOGtE9W1j" %}
AM4 CPU DRIVER RAID FILES
{% endfile %}
## Extract drivers to your USB Installation
Right click the drivers files you downloaded and extract them on to your installation medium (USB stick). You usb should look EXACTLY like this:
## Enabling the RAID mode
* Restart your computer and enter the BIOS.
* Locate following options and set the to following value
## To Locate your SATA Mode :
Asus: Advanced -> SATA Configuration
Gigabyte: Settings/Advanced -> IO Ports
AsRock: Advanced -> Storage Configuration
MSI: Advanced -> Integrated Peripheral
Other Motherboards / You can´t find it: [Ask us](https://discord.com/channels/1339591250067853424/1339685924287811644)
***
**Once found:**
* Set `SATA mode/controller` -> `[ RAID mode ]`
* Change: AHCI -> RAID Mode
* Set `NVMe mode` -> `[ Enabled ]`
* If you don't have NVMe, ignore and make sure SATA mode is set.
**Go to Boot tab:**
* Set `CSM` -> `[ Disabled ]`
* If you can't find CSM ensure UEFI is enabled.
* Save & exit the BIOS, then return back to BIOS again!
## Clearing disks
Back in BIOS locate following option: `Advanced` -> `RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility`. \
(On Gigabyte: Settings -> IO Ports -> `RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility`.)
In the RAIDXpert2 menu do the following:
* Enter `Manage Arrays / Array Management`.
* Select `Delete Arrays` (if not grayed out).
* Select every single disk you have (not USBs)!
* Confirm to delete (this will delete all data on the disks).
* If successful it will say: No more disks to delete!
## Creating array(s)
In RAIDXpert2 navigate to `Manage Arrays / Array Management` -> `Create Array`.
* Select Raid Level `Raidable`
* Select `Select Physical Disks`
* Select your disk; choose `Enable`
* Select `Apply Changes`
* Press `Create array` to create the array.
{% hint style="info" %}
If you have multiple disks; create an array for each individual disk.
{% endhint %}
## Installing Windows
{% tabs %}
{% tab title="AM4" %}
**Installation for AM4 Processors:**
* Save & exit the BIOS and ensure the USB you set up is plugged into your pc.
* You should see the Windows setup like the image below!
* Change the language settings if needed.
* Press `next` in the setup.
* If the setup ask your for product key, select `I don't have a product key`
* Select the operating system: `Windows 10 Pro`
* Accept the TOS and `press next`.
* Now at setup step `Where do you want to install Windows?` you select `Load driver`. - You will get a pop-up; select browse:
* Navigate to the USB stick.
* Then select folder dropdown `Put this folder on USB`
* Select the `NVMe_RAID or SATA_RAID` -> Press `Ok`.
* Choose the first option; "AMD-RAID Bottom Device" Driver, then select `next`.
1. Select `Load driver` again.
2. Navigate to the USB stick.
3. Then select folder dropdown `Put this folder on USB`
4. Select the `NVMe_RAID or SATA_RAID` -> Press `Ok`.
5. Choose the third option; "AMD-RAID Controller" Driver, then select `next`.
* Select the disk you want to install Windows on and press next.
* Continue to install windows; then you're done!
{% endtab %}
{% tab title="AM5" %}
**Installation for AM5 Processors:**
* Save & exit the BIOS and ensure the USB you set up is plugged into your pc.
* You should see the Windows setup like the image below!
* Change the language settings if needed.
* Press `next` in the setup.
* If the setup ask your for product key, select `I don't have a product key`
* Select the operating system: `Windows 10 Pro`
* Accept the TOS and `press next`.
* Now at setup step `Where do you want to install Windows?` you select `Load driver`. - You will get a pop-up; select browse:
* Navigate to the USB stick.
* Then select folder `Put this folder on USB` -> Press `Ok`.
* Choose the first option; "AMD-RAID Bottom Device" Driver, then select `next`.
1. Select `Load driver` again.
2. Navigate to the USB stick.
3. Then select folder `Put this folder on USB` -> Press `Ok`.
4. Choose the third option; "AMD-RAID Controller" Driver, then select `next`.
* Select the disk you want to install Windows on and press next.
* Continue to install windows; then you're done!
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}
## How to check if my Raid worked after reinstalling windows?
1. Open Task manager
2. Click Performance
3. Click on "Disk 0 (C:)"
4. Should say on top right "AMD-RAID"
{% hint style="danger" %}
If you having issues with RAID Install, contact our Support Team in our Discord Server
{% endhint %}
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