Forum - RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules

#316 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:51 pm

Wow, Greatly appreciate your help guys !!!

I installed this one http://forums.tweaktown.com/gigabyte...298-print.html (GA-P67A-UD3 B3 BIOS F9 mod) but the moment i reboot i entered in a infinite BIOS reboot, couldn't do anything. Had to restore BIOS from backup BIOS.

I will try the F9 first because i heard the UEFI have a lot of problems. Will keep you posted

Really appreciate your time and effort @ hanson and @ fernando

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#317 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:01 am

@hanson TYVM for the BIOS, worked flawlessly

Now I have one question. Since the UEFI BIOS is still marked as beta on gigabyte's website, it is safe to use it?. Never tried it to be honest, stuck on F9.

Again, thanks for all !!!

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#318 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Wed Apr 02, 2014 2:34 am

@pliqui

You're welcome, it was my pleasure. Congratulations for getting TRIM working on your system. Did you use the F9 or the UEFI BIOS I provided?

Zitat von pliqui im Beitrag #318
Since the UEFI BIOS is still marked as beta on gigabyte's website, it is safe to use it?.

You have to decide that by yourself. In the time ASRock offered beta BIOS for my board I used them, because I'm someone who likes to be as up to date as possible ;-).

Best regards hanson

My System:

2 x OCZ Vertex 460 240 GB RAID-0, 2 x Seagate ST3000DM001 3 TB RAID-0, Windows 8.1 Pro x64 in UEFI mode (System completely watercooled)
Unsecure links removed by Fernando

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#319 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Wed Apr 02, 2014 3:46 am

I used the F9. I saw in other forums that the beta EUFI really have some issued with fan and stuff.

This will do until i get a new mobo !

Chapeau

Thanks !

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#320 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:53 pm (Last edited: Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:03 pm)

Hello
Guys
I just purchased second M5M 256GB mSATA plextor and I ve inserted it into mSATA to SATA adapter (pics below)
And I was about to create RAID 0 but I can't ...!? Won't let me ?
In AHCI mode system sees both drives in boot order but when I change to RAID mode the drive 0 disappears in boot order ... There is no even CTRL I option to create RAID 0 .. but RAID mode IS in the BIOS!
Any idea how to create RAID 0 ?

The thing is that ,originally this ultrabook had only 24GB SSD and 500GB HDD and it was setup as cache called Intel Smart Response Technology (pic below) but obviously I have purchased 2X PLextor M5M mSATA and I d like to create RAID 0
Is it possible that I can insert Intel RST RAID ROM v13.1.0.2030 with TRIM in RAID0 support into my BIOS and I will get option CTRL- I to enter RAID utility ?

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#321 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:09 pm

@ Ethos Evoss:
Welcome at Win-RAID Forum!

Please post the manufacturer/model of your ultrabook and the link to the latest BIOS.
Then we will try to help you.

Regards
Fernando

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#322 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:07 pm (Last edited: Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:13 pm)

Laptop is Acer Aspire V7 582PG
and the BIOS is here http://www.sendspace.com/file/np2iht
Insyde H2O

modded BIOS (unhided advanced menu)

older version but original state

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#323 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:40 pm

Zitat von Ethos Evoss im Beitrag #321
I just purchased second M5M 256GB mSATA plextor and I ve inserted it into mSATA to SATA adapter (pics below)
And I was about to create RAID 0 but I can't ...!?

What is the sense of creating a RAID0 array with a notebook?

Zitat
There is no even CTRL I option to create RAID 0 .. but RAID mode IS in the BIOS!

Since the OS obviously has been installed in UEFI mode, you cannot join the Intel RAID Utility by hitting CTRL+I. You have to look within the BIOS for a separate section named "Intel(R) Rapid Storage".

Zitat
I have purchased 2X PLextor M5M mSATA and I d like to create RAID 0

Where do you want to install the OS?

Zitat
Is it possible that I can insert Intel RST RAID ROM v13.1.0.2030 with TRIM in RAID0 support into my BIOS and I will get option CTRL- I to enter RAID utility ?

No, because the BIOS of your notebook doesn't contain any Intel RAID ROM module.
Furthermore your notebook has an Intel 8-Series chipset, which doesn't need any TRIM in RAID0 modified OROM or SataDriver module.

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#324 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:18 am

@ Hanson, lorddkag, Fernnando :
Just wanted to say thanks. I finally just got my GOP support BIOS for my GTX 670, only gave me file, no info, so I had to get nvflash and flash the card.
Now I happen to have only modded the SataDriver the last time I flashed the MOBO BIOS. Now that I am in full UEFI, I see what you guy's where talking about on advanced tab, under Instant flash I now have a folder ( Rapid Storage Tech ) and it has the 13 series SataDriver running, the one I replaced from the 12. series.. All those times thinking I was using the SataDriver when I was using the ROM. Now I am actually using the SataDriver.
Whoo Hoo, LOL Thanks again guys.

ASrock Z170 Extreme 7+, Z97, with a 4790. My RAID is somewhat faster using the 13 series SataDriver and driver then the 13 or 12 on the X79.
Cooler Master Stacker 830, Asrock Extreme 7, I7 3820, H100 cooler, GTX 670, Seasonic Platinum-860, 2-Samsung 840, 2- vector 180, 2-vector 150 2- Vectors, 2-Vertex 4, 1-Vertex 460, 4 Vertex 3.
Always have 2-RAID RST, Marvel RAID on 9182.

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#325 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:23 am (Last edited: Sat Apr 05, 2014 12:40 am)

Q:What is the sense of creating a RAID0 array with a notebook?
A:Well this ultrabook ; http://www.thessdreview.com/hardware/not...-form-factor/4/
is setup in RAID 0 and has nearly 1GB-s speed wanted reach that

Q:Where do you want to install the OS?
A:Once I will create RAID 0 Array I will install OS on it

And I've got RAID option

here is Intel options

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#326 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:02 am (Last edited: Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:04 am)

Zitat von Ethos Evoss im Beitrag #326
A:Well this ultrabook ; http://www.thessdreview.com/hardware/not...-form-factor/4/
is setup in RAID 0 and has nearly 1GB-s speed wanted reach that

The Acer Aspire S7 natively does support RAID0, but you have an Aspire V7, which obviously supports just the Intel(R) RapidStart Technology and no RAID0.

Zitat
And I've got RAID option

Yes, the RapidStart feature requires the RAID option, but I don't see any option to create a RAID0 array.

Zitat
here is Intel options

If you want a better performant system, you should disable the RapidStart option, set the Intel SATA Controller to "AHCI" and install the OS onto the 256GB SSD.

My current System:
MB: ASRock X570 Pro4, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, System Drive: 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro, Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX570, OS: Win10 x64 Pro
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#327 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:07 am (Last edited: Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:09 am)

OK thnx
I am actually running AHCI . I wanted only show you that RAID option is there so looks like it is for cache only ..
I am gonna disable that intel rapid start ..
It is bit shame .. I can't have RAID 0 ..
One more thing ; what is your opinion about this product; http://www.bplustech.com/Adapter/SSDMR.html
I am considering to buy it
Please tell me if it's worth buying one
Thnx

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#328 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Sat Apr 05, 2014 1:30 am

Zitat von Ethos Evoss im Beitrag #328
It is bit shame .. I can't have RAID 0 ..

To be honest I would never create a RAID0 array with a mobile system.

Zitat
One more thing ; what is your opinion about this product; http://www.bplustech.com/Adapter/SSDMR.html

Since I don't have any own experience with such SSDMR adapter, I cannot give you any advice.

My current System:
MB: ASRock X570 Pro4, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, System Drive: 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro, Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX570, OS: Win10 x64 Pro
Donation Link:
If you are satisfied with my Forum activities, you can send a donation to my personal PayPal account by clicking onto >this< link.

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#329 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:12 am

Zitat von Ethos Evoss im Beitrag #328
OK thnx
I am actually running AHCI . I wanted only show you that RAID option is there so looks like it is for cache only ..
I am gonna disable that intel rapid start ..
It is bit shame .. I can't have RAID 0 ..
One more thing ; what is your opinion about this product; http://www.bplustech.com/Adapter/SSDMR.html
I am considering to buy it
Please tell me if it's worth buying one
Thnx

There are several MOBO's that have a chipsets that can run RAID, but the MFG didn't incorporate it, mostly older boards.

Programs, booting are not faster with RAID, actually a single SSD is better, RAID comes in when you are moving massive files, or it's original intended purpose, data redundancy.

Programs and booting are more dependent on access time.

ASrock Z170 Extreme 7+, Z97, with a 4790. My RAID is somewhat faster using the 13 series SataDriver and driver then the 13 or 12 on the X79.
Cooler Master Stacker 830, Asrock Extreme 7, I7 3820, H100 cooler, GTX 670, Seasonic Platinum-860, 2-Samsung 840, 2- vector 180, 2-vector 150 2- Vectors, 2-Vertex 4, 1-Vertex 460, 4 Vertex 3.
Always have 2-RAID RST, Marvel RAID on 9182.

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#330 | RE: AHCI & RAID ROM Modules datum

Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:43 pm

@Ethos Evoss

It would have been better if you posted your chipset version (like HM8x) and then you could have searched the specs in Intel's database and see if it is RAID capable or not. 99% it won't.

What you can update is:
- Realtek PXE = 2.55a to 2.59 RPL
- Realtek EFI = 2.021 to 2.026
- RAID ROM = 12.5.0.1815 to 12.7/12.9/13.0/13.1 (only if your board supports RAID)
- Intel VBIOS = 2171 to 2180
- Intel GOP = 5.0.1028 to 5.0.1037

This is based on the latest 2.26 BIOS from Acer. You already have the latest Haswell microcode and some others that appear to be for Broadwell.

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