RAID on K100 - TigerDirect says it is an option

The TigerDirect Web site says that the Lenovo 3000 K100 can be configured for Raid 0,1,5 or 10.
I called TigerDirect and they said that it is a BIOS configuration change and operating system re-install.  They also said that I could get information from Lenovo about doing this.
I have looked all over your web site and find no information for installing Raid.
Where do I find that information?

To enter bios you press f1 on start up. Probably not answering your complete qustion. Tried to find a tutorial on the lenovo bios but could never.Tech support was reluctant to explain this to me. Just came accross this link https://www.ibm.com/account/profile/us?page=reg&okURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww14.software.ibm.com%2Fwebapp%... Here you possibly may get more info.
Message Edited by north450 on 12-18-2007 07:51 AM
Note from Moderator:  Converted to clickable link.
Message Edited by nonny on 12-18-2007 01:11 PM
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