# (INTEL) RAID Reinstallation

## <mark style="background-color:$success;">Requirements:</mark> <a href="#requirements" id="requirements"></a>

* **A USB with 8GB of storage space (32GB Max)**
* **Decently understanding how to generally work with computers**
* **Intel RST compatible motherboard (confirmed via compatibility checker)**

## THIS WAY OF REINSTALLING IS <mark style="color:yellow;">HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!</mark>

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<summary>WHY IS THIS <mark style="color:yellow;">HIGHLY RECOMMENDED?</mark></summary>

The reason this reinstallation is recommended, especially for people with a lot of HWID bans on their PC, is because this reinstallation method changes your SSD/NVMe serials as well. This is an important factor and almost a 99% guaranteed successful spoof.&#x20;

<mark style="background-color:red;">**Reminder, this is for Intel Only.**</mark>

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**Intel RAID Compatibility**

Haven't checked your compatibility yet? Run the [Intel RAID Compatibility Checker](https://mega.nz/file/PApiUbrC#OaBTTF9pJj08XoNhHYr9hY2kNj5Htasya5gECy2MWCU) to see if your system supports RAID. If it does not support RAID do the [normal reinstallation.](https://permanent-woofer.gitbook.io/optimizer-tutorial/spoofer-setup-do-this-before-spoof/windows-reinstall/normal-reinstallation)
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**Before You Begin |&#x20;**<mark style="background-color:$danger;">**Critical**</mark>

Ensure you have **never permanently spoofed your motherboard name**. If you have, the RAID drivers you download may not match your actual hardware and the installation will fail.
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## <mark style="color:$success;">\[1]</mark> CREATE WINDOWS USB <a href="#how-to-reinstall-and-spoof-ssd-bypass-disk-ban" id="how-to-reinstall-and-spoof-ssd-bypass-disk-ban"></a>

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* Download Media Creation Tool above, click **"Download Now"**
* Open the **Media Creation Tool as an administrator**
* Select **Create Installation media (USB Flash drive)**
* Use all the recommended options & continue & wait for it to finish.

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### <mark style="color:$success;">**\[2]**</mark> **INTEL RAID FILES:** [Watch Driver Download Guide](https://streamable.com/viekog).

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### Remember Your Disk Serials!

**Make a photo of them on your phone — check with Disk serial checker.exe**
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### Network Drivers

When reinstalling Windows, most modern systems will automatically detect and install basic Ethernet drivers. In some cases, you may need to manually download and install network drivers. Make sure to download your network drivers (LAN) from your corresponding motherboard model. So, for example, you search for "Asus B550 Network drivers" on Google, and put them on your USB drive just to be sure, and exclude any risks.
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<summary>STEP 3: <strong>Boot into BIOS &#x26; Enable RAID Mode</strong></summary>

Restart your computer and enter the BIOS — [**How to Easily Boot into BIOS**](https://youtu.be/mb9X9_NNxuo?si=ZHwFa0l6Tddw7Gay\&t=60) — navigate to **Advanced Mode** and locate the SATA/NVMe Storage configuration settings.

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\| **Finding SATA Mode & M.2 RAID Support**

**The location varies by motherboard — check these common paths:**

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• **Advanced Mode** > PCH Storage Configuration (Most Common)

• **Advanced Mode** > Storage Configuration

• **Advanced Mode** > SA (System Agent) > VMD Controller

• **Advanced Mode** > Onboard Devices/Integrated Peripherals

• **Advanced Mode** > VMD Controller

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<summary>STEP 4: Configure RAID Settings</summary>

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Once you've located the storage settings, configure the following options:
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\| **VMD Controller Found?**

If you see a **"VMD Controller"** option, simply <mark style="background-color:$success;">enable it</mark> and skip the SATA Mode settings below.

A | **SATA Mode/Controller** > RAID Mode / RST Controlled / Optane Mode

B | **M.2\_1 RST PCIE Storage RAID Support** > Enabled / RST Controlled

C | **M.2\_2 RST PCIE Storage RAID Support** > Enabled / RST Controlled

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**The exact names may differ on your motherboard — use common sense!**
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<summary>STEP 5: Disable CSM &#x26; Enable UEFI</summary>

Navigate to the **Boot** tab and configure:

**· Boot** > CSM > Disabled

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If you can't find CSM, ensure **UEFI** is enabled instead.
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<mark style="color:$success;">**Save & Exit the BIOS, then re-enter BIOS again!**</mark>

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<summary>STEP 6: Create RAID Array</summary>

Once back in BIOS, navigate to **Advanced** > **Intel(R) RST** > **Create RAID Volume**

1. **Name** > Anything of your choice
2. **RAID Level** > RAID0 (Stripe)
3. **Select Disks** > Choose the disks you want to RAID (can't mix different disk types)
4. **Create Volume** > Click to create the array

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<summary>STEP 7: Install Windows</summary>

**Save & Exit** the BIOS and ensure your Windows USB is plugged in. You should see the Windows setup screen:

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1. Change language settings if needed, press **Next**
2. If asked for product key, select **I don't have a product key**
3. Select **Windows 10/11 Pro Version** | Important
4. Accept TOS and press **Next**

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<summary>STEP 8: Load RAID Drivers</summary>

At the **"Where do you want to install Windows?"** step, click **Load driver**:

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&#x20;1\. Click **Browse** in the popup

2. Navigate to your USB stick
3. Select the folder containing your Intel RST drivers > Press **OK**

Press **Ctrl + A** to select all drivers, then click **Next**.

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<summary>STEP 9: Complete Installation</summary>

Select the disk you want to install Windows on and press **Next**. Continue with the installation process.

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<summary>STEP 10: Create Offline Account
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The installation process should start. Make sure to create an offline account.

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Windows 11 Users

On Windows 11, creating an offline account is no longer possible through the normal setup. Either **make a new Microsoft account** or search on YouTube for **"latest offline account create method Windows 11"** to find current workarounds. One workaround is to disconnect your internet once you're at that step.
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<summary>STEP 11: Turn OFF Privacy Settings</summary>

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<summary>STEP 12: Verify Serial Changes</summary>

Now, use the **"Disk serial checker.exe"** and see if the serials have been changed, compare old vs new. If disk serials remain unchanged, contact support, and we will find a solution.

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Make sure to follow these steps while and after reinstallation:

**1.** Make an offline account or a new Microsoft account. Don't log in to the old ones.

**2.** Do not log in to **OneDrive**, **GeForce Experience**, & **Medal** using the same account.

**3.** Install [VC++ Redistributable](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe) to prevent any errors with applications.
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