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#1 | ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:49 am

Hi,

I want to flash my mainboard ASUS Sabertooth Z77 with the latest BIOS (version 2104). Is OROM 13.1.0.2030 and Intel RST Driver 13.0.0.1072 for Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit and Windows 7 Pro 64-bit (multi-boot system) the best choice?

I know the OROM threads here and @ overclock.net, but I 'bricked' my old ASUS Mainboard so I ask before I try it. I only use a RAID 1.
There are so many versions out there and I'm a little bit unsure, sorry.

Thanks.

Regards,
OROM

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#2 | RE: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Thu Feb 13, 2014 4:00 pm

@ OROM:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!

Zitat von OROM im Beitrag #1
I want to flash my mainboard ASUS Sabertooth Z77 with the latest BIOS (version 2104). Is OROM 13.1.0.2030 and Intel RST Driver 13.0.0.1072 for Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit and Windows 7 Pro 64-bit (multi-boot system) the best choice?

Since each system and the users preferences are different, there is no "best" OROM/driver choice, which is valid for everyone.
My personal opinion:
As long as Intel has not released any final AHCI/RAID driver of the RST(e) v13 series, I do not really recommend to flash the Intel RAID ROM v13.1.0.2030.
So if I were you, I would flash the Intel RAID ROM v12.7.0.1936 and use either the Intel RAID driver v12.8.10.1005 or v12.9.0.1001.

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#3 | RE: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:49 pm (Last edited: Fri Feb 14, 2014 12:51 pm)

Hello Fernando,

Thanks for the warm welcome! Flash works great, for your information:

Intel RAID ROM 11.0.0.1339 to 13.1.0.2030 - no problems, faster booting and keeps the old RAID 1
Intel RAID ROM 11.0.0.1339 to 12.7.0.1936 - no problems, faster booting and keeps the old RAID 1

But I have a other problem. I have a Western Digital WD1000DHTZ Velociraptor 1TB connected to the ASMedia ASM1061 chip, this speeds should I get:

And these are my speeds:

I'm sure it's because the ASMedia ASM1061 chip has not up-to-date firmware (source Google & overclocking.net). I use a high quality SATA 6 cable. The chip is usually very fast, Benchmark here: http://www.tomshardware.de/ssd-motherboa...e-241308-4.html

Can someone here please tell me how I can update / flash the chip for better speeds?
I know how to modify a BIOS file, but I don't know what file I need to replace and where I can get the new firmware...

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#4 | RE: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:14 pm

Zitat von OROM im Beitrag #3
I'm sure it's because the ASMedia ASM1061 chip has not up-to-date firmware (source Google & overclocking.net). I use a high quality SATA 6 cable. The chip is usually very fast, Benchmark here: http://www.tomshardware.de/ssd-motherboa...e-241308-4.html
Can someone here please tell me how I can update / flash the chip for better speeds?
I know how to modify a BIOS file, but I don't know what file I need to replace and where I can get the new firmware...

The problem is, that ASMedia doesn't do much to support their SATA3 Controllers by newer/better OROMs/Firmware/Drivers.
Tha latest really working ASMedia 106x OROM is v0.954 and the use of the latest ASMedia 106x AHCI drivers v2.0.4.0/2.0.3.0 dated November 2013 is not really recommended (look >here<).

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#5 | RE: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:10 am (Last edited: Sat Feb 15, 2014 9:11 am)

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #4
ASMedia 106x AHCI drivers v2.0.4.0/2.0.3.0 dated November 2013 is not really recommended (look >here<).

I tried this, thanks. There was no change after installing the WQHL driver and flash the BIOS + new OROM + ASMedia Firmware. So I think I change the SATA port of the HDD (ASMedia to Z77 chipset).
Can I get problems when I change the SATA port of the HDD? First, I would uninstall the ASMedia driver and then change the BIOS boot priorities. It's a single HDD (no RAID), but because my computer is a multi-boot system the SATA modus is 'RAID'.

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#6 | RE: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Sat Feb 15, 2014 10:17 am

Zitat von OROM im Beitrag #5
So I think I change the SATA port of the HDD (ASMedia to Z77 chipset).

That is a good idea.

Zitat
Can I get problems when I change the SATA port of the HDD?

You will not get any problem, because the appropriate Intel RAID driver is already running.

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#7 | RE: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:13 am

I changed the SATA port now. Unfortunately, the speed has not increased, I don't know why. It is possible that the SATA mode 'RAID' pulls the speed down?

And I have another questions - sry - when will be a WHQL version of Intel RST 13.X released?

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#8 | RE: ASUS Sabertooth Z77 Question - correct OROM version? datum

Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:33 am

Zitat von OROM im Beitrag #7
I changed the SATA port now. Unfortunately, the speed has not increased, I don't know why. It is possible that the SATA mode 'RAID' pulls the speed down?

Usually not.

Zitat
when will be a WHQL version of Intel RST 13.X released?

Only Intel is able to give the correct answer, but I expect new Intel RST(e) drivers v13 very soon.

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