HELP PLEASE!

I have the system running on Windows 7 right now but am updating both the Power Supply & I'm waiting for my NEW Windows 8.1 Disc to arrive. According to the manual I have to do the following to Create the RAID Disc & I gotta be honest, I'M LOST on this one!

1. How did you create the RAID0 array? Have you done it from within the BIOS or did you hit CRTL+I to enter the RAID Utility?
A friend helped me thru it on the phone & we did it within the BIOS when I installed Windows 7 Home Premium via a PIN drive with it being set in the BOOT option.

Which Intel RAID ROM/SataDriver version did you use?
I would have to check that, the question is how do I check it? If I remember correctly I would have to go into the BIOS to do so ALSO if my memory serves me correctly he had me put the Marvell RAID controller into it. I'll be honest I do not have a clue as I am still learning all of this so bare with me. If you tell me how to find the information, I will get it right now! I did go into the device manager & found this is the driver # 6.1.7600.16385 if that helps at all!

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #4

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Zitat von GUNNY1966 im Beitrag #3

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Zitat von Fernando

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Which Intel RAID ROM/SataDriver version did you use?

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I would have to check that, the question is how do I check it?

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Enter the BIOS > "Enhanced Options" > hit the right arrow navigation key sometimes until you see the tab "Intel(R) Rapid Storage" > hit the tab > look at the version, which is shown on top.

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Entered the BIOS ( Version 1501 ) 3 times & was unable to locate it.
I found the following:
ASM1061 Storage Controller (STAT6G_E12)
ASM1061 Storage Controller (STAT6G_E34)

Both the Intel:
Rapid Start - DISABLED
Smart Connect - DISABLED

I also noticed the Thunderbolt is all ENABLED of which makes no sense as I use the Creative Labs Sound card for sound & none of the On-Board sound. <-- Should this be turned off?

I realize this isn't helping but It's all I can come up with unless you have other ideas! Since I'm going to install the New Windows 8.1 Pro will this make any difference ( meaning the IRST Controller )?

I just found out I won't be getting the new OS or the Power supply until Monday evening, it all shipped out late but I guess that's okay as I'm off work for the next two weeks! IDEAS

I also wanted to know if you think I need to UP-DATE the MB BIOS from 1501 to 1903 the following is straight from ASUS site:

Version 1903
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1903
Improve system stability.
File Size 4.55 MBytesupdate 2013/09/16

Version 1802
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1802
Optimize BIOS configuration
File Size 4.55 MBytesupdate 2013/06/05

Version 1707
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1707
1.Fixed Power On By RTC function failed.
2.Fixed F8 function is abnormal under fastboot
3.Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at: http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusu...SLanguage=en-us
File Size 4.5 MBytesupdate 2013/03/29

Version 1604
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1604
Improve system stability.
File Size 4.49 MBytesupdate 2013/01/09

Version 1501
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1501
Improve system stability.
File Size 4.69 MBytesupdate 2012/12/04

Of which I do not want to flash the BIOS until after the new OS is installed because currently I keep getting this error when I start up each time & I believe the USB is effected by it as at times I have USB trouble (probably a virus or malware) corrupted the OS! Here is a SS of the issue:

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #4

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Zitat von GUNNY1966 im Beitrag #3

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Zitat von Fernando

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Which Intel RAID ROM/SataDriver version did you use?

---

I would have to check that, the question is how do I check it?

---

Enter the BIOS > "Enhanced Options" > hit the right arrow navigation key sometimes until you see the tab "Intel(R) Rapid Storage" > hit the tab > look at the version, which is shown on top.

---

Entered the BIOS ( Version 1501 ) 3 times & was unable to locate it.
I found the following:
ASM1061 Storage Controller (STAT6G_E12)
ASM1061 Storage Controller (STAT6G_E34)

Both the Intel:
Rapid Start - DISABLED
Smart Connect - DISABLED

I also noticed the Thunderbolt is all ENABLED of which makes no sense as I use the Creative Labs Sound card for sound & none of the On-Board sound. <-- Should this be turned off?

I realize this isn't helping but It's all I can come up with unless you have other ideas! Since I'm going to install the New Windows 8.1 Pro will this make any difference ( meaning the IRST Controller )?

I just found out I won't be getting the new OS or the Power supply until Monday evening, it all shipped out late but I guess that's okay as I'm off work for the next two weeks! IDEAS

I also wanted to know if you think I need to UP-DATE the MB BIOS from 1501 to 1903 the following is straight from ASUS site:

Version 1903
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1903
Improve system stability.
File Size 4.55 MBytesupdate 2013/09/16

Version 1802
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1802
Optimize BIOS configuration
File Size 4.55 MBytesupdate 2013/06/05

Version 1707
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1707
1.Fixed Power On By RTC function failed.
2.Fixed F8 function is abnormal under fastboot
3.Support new CPUs. Please refer to our website at: http://support.asus.com/cpusupport/cpusu...SLanguage=en-us
File Size 4.5 MBytesupdate 2013/03/29

Version 1604
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1604
Improve system stability.
File Size 4.49 MBytesupdate 2013/01/09

Version 1501
Description MAXIMUS V EXTREME BIOS 1501
Improve system stability.
File Size 4.69 MBytesupdate 2012/12/04

Of which I do not want to flash the BIOS until after the new OS is installed because currently I keep getting this error when I start up each time & I believe the USB is effected by it as at times I have USB trouble (probably a virus or malware) corrupted the OS! Here is a SS of the issue:
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Today I did however FLASH to the latest BIOS making sure that it also is compatable with Win 8.1 Pro 64 bit & while doing so I noticed the Intel Rapid Storage information came up on the Splash screen before entering the BIOS & the version according to what I viewed was 11.0.0.1339 , Hopefully this is the information you requested!

After going into the Device manager I was able to come up with the following information, I hope I got this right if not let me know!

I previewed it & thought maybe it was to small to see so I did it over:

I also took a screen shot of the drivers:


I forgot to mention when I go to install the new OS, I will be completely erasing the previous off of the SSD's via the OCZ Toolbox ( Secure Erase ) meaning the ATA/ATAPI drivers. I figured you would have a better idea as to how to set this up for maximum performance. I have some experience with this but in NO WAY am I half as intelligent as you are about this let alone some of the aspects as to getting the performance level out of the SSD's. I have succeeded in getting the OCZ Toolbox loaded onto a PIN drive & was actually getting ready to flash it but decided to wait just in case you needed more information off of the system prior to flashing it & installing the new Power Supply as well as starting the installation of the New OS. If there is any more information needed, I will wait to flash the SSD's until your reply! While this system is down I will still be able to communicate with you via my Z68 system sitting right next to this one, that will help with the process a considerable amount!

Okay, as before I hope I got this right if not let me know & I'll do it again!

# 1: Is this why in the past in the BIOS I have NOT been unable to set it to RAID vs. AHCI or even IDE mode possibly I know this is going to sound strange but I recall when I first built the RAID0 & the Win 7 Home Prem. OS was installed I was unable to set it into RAID0 mode strictly in the BIOS but I was able to see it in the OS. <--- not really concerned about this right now BUT!

# 2: Is there anything I need to place onto the PIN drive from this system PRIOR to performing the SECURE ERASE via the OCZ Toolbox

# 3: I have two other drives attached to this system currently:
( D ): 500GB Velciraptor- CURRENTLY EMPTY & formatted it in NTSF mode,


( E ): 1TB 7200 RPM


(a) - Do I leave them hooked up during the entire process

(b) - Will I loose the information off of drive ( E ) ( PICTURES ONLY, NOTHING ELSE ) during or after I install the NEW OS

(c) 3 - Will installing the NEW OS alter anything on drive ( E ) or will it remain the same as it is now & react normally after

EXCELLENT as you have NO IDEA of how much this helps me! I have read that prior to running the Secure Erase, it is best to set the BIOS into the AHCI mode so it will break the RAID0 as well as perform the task of removing the software safely from both the SSD's. I just want you to know that I EXTREMELY APPRECIATE your help & opinion on this as it isn't everyone that would step up & help a total stranger out as well as give excellent educated advise, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

UPDATE: I have ran the OCZ ToolBox Secure Erase & everything went well with NO PROBLEMS!
There is options of which I wasn't certain yet needed answers rather quickly so here is what I have done thus far:

( A ) I Named the RAID: OCZ VERTEX 4 256
( B ) Set the RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)
( C ) It would allow me to select the Disc, is this because I have to delete the previous RAID or is it like a auto detect kind of issue
( D ) Stripe Size According to what I have read, Intel suggests a 128 strip size What should it be set to
* Capacity Shows 476.9GB
* Sync: N/A
What should those settings be in your opinion