trouble setting up RAID

I built a small computer with no CD drive. I can legally get Windows through my University. So I created a bootable flash drive in order to install Windows.

However, I have 2 1TD HDDs that I wish to set up as a RAID for my Windows installation. The problem is, I don't think my motherboard supports RAID in the BIOS as there is no option for RAID under the status. However, when I go to my motherboard's download page, there appears to be RAID drivers:

http://www.jetway.com.tw/jw/download_show.asp?downid=10287&productid=I61G-ITX

Do I need to install these drivers in order to setup my RAID? How do I install drivers onto a motherboard without a CD drive?

If my motherboard doesn't support RAID at all, is there still a way to set one up?

Thanks!

Make sure your SATA controller is set to raid in your bios then you should get a prompt at post. Try pressing ctrl+I to get to the raid configuration page once you create the raid volume install windows like you normally would. If your board doesn't support raid you will need a raid card or another motherboard.

Neither the I61G-ITX or the H61 chipset supports RAID.

So does that mean I can't get raid working at all?

Correct... not without an on-board RAID controller, or like Psyko suggested... a dedicated RAID card.

redduc900 said:

Correct... not without an on-board RAID controller, or like Psyko suggested... a dedicated RAID card.

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I didn't even realize that's a ITX board if you want a hardware level raid you would be better off picking up another board than using your only expansion slot on a raid card unless you have no plans on adding a gpu later.

I have no intention of adding a GPU at this point...

Would this work?

http://www.amazon.com/SYBA-SD-LP-SI...UTF8&qid=1381085019&sr=8-8&keywords=RAID+card

blynchus said:

Would this work?

http://www.amazon.com/SYBA-SD-LP-SI...UTF8&qid=1381085019&sr=8-8&keywords=RAID+card

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No, you need a PCI-E raid card.