Areca ARC-1110 User Manual

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procedure assumes that the SATA RAID controller hardware, 

driver, and Windows are installed and operational in your sys-

tem.

1. Partition and format the new arrays or disks using Disk Ad-

ministrator:

a. Choose Administrative Tools from the Start menu.

b. Choose Computer Management from the Administrative Tools 

menu.

c. Select Storage.

d. Select Disk Management.

2. Follow the on-screen prompts to write a signature to the 

drive.

3. Right click on the drive and select Create Volume from the 

menu.

4. Follow the on-screen prompts to create a volume set and to 

assign a disk drive letter.

To remove the SATA RAID controller driver from the Windows sys-

tem, follow the instructions below.

1. Ensure that you have closed all applications and are logged in 

with administrative rights.

2. Open Control Panel and start the Add/Remove Program 

icon and uninstall and software for the SATA RAID controller.

3. Go to Control Panel and select System.  Select the Hardware 

tab and then click the Device Manager Button.  In Device Man-

ager, expand the “SCSI and RAID Controllers” section.  Right 

click on the ARECA SATA RAID Adapter and select “uninstall”.

4. Click Yes to confirm removing the SATA RAID driver. The 

prompt to restart the system will then be displayed.