Yes, raid0 and AHCI can be used together on the same controller.
Yes, raid0 and AHCI can be used together on the same controller.
Hey there, I'm trying to understand if I can set up a raid configuration where the boot drive is a boot drive and the other drives are AHCI on the integrated SATA controller in my MOBO. I have a Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 motherboard and currently use a 120GB 840 EVO as the boot drive. I'm considering adding another drive and setting it up in RAID0, along with three more separate drives for storage. Since I already have some empty drives, how can I transfer my Windows installation and files from the current boot drive to the new RAID array once it's ready? Thanks for your help!
your mobile is running in raid mode, so any drives not marked as raid will switch to ahci automatically. the operating system will recognize raid but the drives will function normally as individual units. make sure your raid setup is correct and that raid support is enabled in the os for a smooth experience.
alright thanks for clearing that up and replying so quickly . you say that " the OS will only see RAID mode but the drives will still work as single drives without much trouble ", will the OS still be able to access the information that I already have on it as if it wasn't seen in raid? also, how do you recommend I transfer my current install to the new drive? i can reinstall Windows and my programs completely if i absolutely have to but would much rather just transfer it.
Your motherboard supports two SATA ports, one with 6Gbps and another with 3Gbps. I believe the 6Gbps ports are on an Intel controller while the 3Gbps ones use a third-party device. I've added Intel RTS but haven't found any registry changes for it. Could you ask for guidance on registry edits or help with data migration?
I believe this matches the official Windows guidance, though I wasn't entirely satisfied with the instructions. It seems a small oversight might have affected the outcome, but it's possible if you revisit a step later. Don't forget to back up your files before proceeding. P.S. If you encounter a reboot issue, adjusting the settings and retrying can sometimes resolve the problem, though it may take a long time for your PC to start properly.