The Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution for both NVMe SSD and SATA devices for the enterprise servers, workstations and some high-end desktops.
2023103112
Intel VROC PCH SATA RAID
Document NO.
2023103112
Category
Rev.
A1
Update Date
2023-11-01
Model Name
Purpose
Enable intel VROC PCH SATA RAID on Sapphire Rapids Platform
The Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution for both NVMe SSD and SATA devices for the enterprise servers, workstations and some high-end desktops.
1. Check if SATA SSDs are detected.
BIOS Platform Config PCH-IO Configuration SATA And RST Configuration
There are 2 PCH SATA controllers, please ensure which SATA ports you used.
Controller 2 for SATA5 and M.2 Key.M SATA
Controller 3 for SATA1, SATA2, SATA3 and SATA4
2. Configure SATA mode to RAID.
3. Reboot to BIOS Setup and go to VROC SATA Controller
Configuration RAID to what you want.
4. Download intel RAID driver from avalue web site. Un-zip and put in USB drive.
5. Load driver from your USB when you install Windows
You can install windows to your RAID now.