> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.engenius.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.engenius.ai/intel-r-vroc-for-windows-guide/about-this-guide.md). # About This Guide ## Intel® VROC for Windows: User Guide Overview This guide provides step-by-step instructions for configuring and managing Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel® VROC) RAID volumes on NVMe drives controlled by the Intel® Volume Management Device (Intel® VMD). On Windows\* systems, the **Intel® VROC GUI** is the primary tool used to work with Intel VROC arrays. This guide focuses specifically on the tasks you can perform with this application, including: * Creating and deleting RAID volumes * Managing existing arrays * Monitoring array health and status * Installing the required drivers and software ### Who this guide is for This guide is written for IT professionals who: * Have basic knowledge of Windows operating systems and server hardware * Need to deploy or maintain Intel® VROC-based storage solutions * Are you new to BIOS-level RAID setup or NVMe RAID administration If you're familiar with Windows but new to VROC, this guide helps bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and hands-on server deployment. ### What you'll learn This guide will teach you how to confidently deploy and manage Intel® VROC RAID in Windows\*. It covers everything from understanding supported RAID levels and configuring arrays in the pre-OS environment, to installing drivers and the GUI, creating and managing RAID volumes in Windows, enabling advanced features, and monitoring system health. {% hint style="info" %} Note: This guide applies only to platforms with Intel-supported chipsets and Windows operating systems. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} Note: It covers the Intel VROC software configuration only. It does not include generic Windows Disk Management usage or third-party RAID implementations. {% endhint %} {% hint style="success" %} Pro Tip: Keep this guide open while performing configuration tasks. It’s designed as a practical reference for system setup and maintenance. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://doc.engenius.ai/intel-r-vroc-for-windows-guide/about-this-guide.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.