# 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.

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Note: This guide applies only to platforms with Intel-supported chipsets and Windows operating systems.
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Note: It covers the Intel VROC software configuration only. It does not include generic Windows Disk Management usage or third-party RAID implementations.
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Pro Tip: Keep this guide open while performing configuration tasks. It’s designed as a practical reference for system setup and maintenance.
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