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#2461 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 4:34 pm

I have to keep SATA mode = AHCI into BIOS setting, if not the PC is not booting.
Another test done: When selecting IASTORAC.inf into v15 folder I get this situation:

So, this pure SATA AHCI mode system test machine is now booting, and Samsung NVMe SSD are driven by Samsung driver.
At this step modifying SATA to RAID mode into BIOS goes to a non bootable system.
Now, How to progress to get a RAID0 array supported as v15 RAID stuff is not installable ?

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#2462 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 4:44 pm (Last edited: Fri May 07, 2021 5:06 pm)

@100PIER:
All Intel RST AHCI & RAID driverpacks contain 2 *.INF files (here: iaAHCIC.inf and iaStorAC.inf), but only 1 real driver (here: iaStorAC.sys). The additional SCSI filter driver named iaStorF.sys will only be installed while running Win7.
If you want to install the driver in AHCI mode, you have to use the *.INF file with the letters "AHCI" in it (here: iaAHCIC.inf), whereas the RAID mode needs the *.INF file named iaStorAC.inf.
You cannot install any Intel RST AHCI driver by forcing to take the file named iaStorAC.inf! Vice versa you cannot install any Intel RST RAID driver by pointing to the INF file named iaAHCIC.inf!

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#2463 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 5:09 pm

@Fernando,
As you can see in #2461 the test SATA drive (Kingston) is now handled by IASTORAC driver v15.
Do you think it is OK now to disconnect it and then replug the RAID0 array, letting the BIOS setting to AHCI mode ?

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#2464 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 5:23 pm

Zitat von 100PIER im Beitrag #2461
I have to keep SATA mode = AHCI into BIOS setting, if not the PC is not booting.

That is a problem, because you need to set the SATA mode to "RAID" to get access to your RAID0 array.
Are you sure, that the "RST Control" BIOS setting was still disabled after having set the SATA mode to "RAID"?
Since your bootable NVMe SSD doesn't use anymore an Intel RST driver, it should boot no matter which SATA mode you have chosen.
I have tried it very often with my Intel Z170 system. The Samsung 970 EVO NVMe SSD stayed bootable even after having switched the SATA mode from AHCI to RAID.

Zitat von 100PIER im Beitrag #2463
Do you think it is OK now to disconnect it and then replug the RAID0 array, letting the BIOS setting to AHCI mode ?

That is not possible. An Intel RAID array needs the Intel SATA mode "RAID".

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#2465 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 5:28 pm (Last edited: Fri May 07, 2021 5:29 pm)

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #2464
That is not possible. An Intel RAID array needs the Intel SATA mode "RAID".

Not quite, you'd be surprised; but a simple RAID array can work in AHCI mode after being setup in RAID and switched back to AHCI!

Tested it myself.

Since AHCI and RAID are both "AHCI", and Intel RAID is a software one...

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#2466 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 5:49 pm

The BIOS settings situation is:
BIOS entry Main Menu: Intel RSTechnology = ON,
(F7) Advanced Sub-menu: PCH storage chipset: SATA Mode = Intel RST Premium with.., M.2_1 and M.2_2 mapping are both set to 'Not RST Controlled'.
Result: The sytem is not booting (circle logo..)
So, no progress.

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#2467 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 6:36 pm

@100PIER:
What happens, when you set the "Intel RSTechnology" to "off"? Which "SATA Modes" are offered?
Since I never have seen the specific BIOS settings of your mainboard, it would be fine, if you would post screenshots of the BIOS settings regarding the "Intel RSTechnology" and the "SATA mode" options.
You can get the screenshots after having connected an USB Flashdrive and pressing F12 while having opened the related BIOS page

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#2468 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 6:41 pm

@Fernando, @MDM ,

Miracle: after multiple PC power off and PC reboots, doing absolutly nothing except be very very patient I got a final proper booting configuration !
I checked all is OK now:

Thank you guys to your help and patience to this instructive experience to get back a PC from a "Intel RST Master v18 " situation to a classical "Intel RST NOT Master v15" configuration.
I wish good luck for the users who entered into Intel RST v18 branch 'world' if they want to drive their NVMe SSD with the native manufacturer driver instead of Intel RST 'Master'.
Fernando, you should rewarm this at the start post #1 for the v18 branch as you already have done at the v17.9 branch.
Thanks for your time and help.

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#2469 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 6:48 pm (Last edited: Fri May 07, 2021 6:49 pm)

I do think a "reset CMOS" would donne that too, must been the FW (BIOS) was in a state of confusion after all of the changes!
But great it works!!

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#2470 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 7:12 pm

@100PIER:
Congratulations from my side as well!
It is fine, that you succeeded finally.
That confirms my motto: Never give up, if the target is important enough for you.
Enjoy your optimized NVMe/RAID0 system!

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#2471 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 7:46 pm

@Fernando,
Here are some BIOS screenshots from the Z390M machine running Intel RST v15.
I do observe RAID0 is handled into SATA Mode = "AHCI" instead of "RAID".
Is it normal ?

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#2472 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 9:37 pm (Last edited: Fri May 07, 2021 9:37 pm)

@100PIER:

Zitat von 100PIER im Beitrag #2471
I do observe RAID0 is handled into SATA Mode = "AHCI" instead of "RAID".
Is it normal?

According to my experiences with Intel 6-, 9- and 100-Series chipset RAID systems I thought, that it would be impossible, but as MDM already predicted, it really works for you.
My advice: Let the configuration as it is now. The SATA Controller's AHCI mode may even be the better solution.

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#2473 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 10:07 pm (Last edited: Fri May 07, 2021 10:08 pm)

I don't frankly think anything will happen if you go RAID now...

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#2474 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 11:01 pm

If I go to SATA Mode = RAID into BIOS menu the PC does not boot.

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#2475 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.33.0.1003 WHQL/v7.5.0.1990 WHQL) datum

Fri May 07, 2021 11:32 pm (Last edited: Fri May 07, 2021 11:44 pm)

Zitat von 100PIER im Beitrag #2474
If I go to SATA Mode = RAID into BIOS menu the PC does not boot.

LOL!

Then forget it, and do not touch it!

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