System:
Z87 Extreme4
Core-i5 4670K
2x8GB Crucial Ballistix Elite 1866MHz (9-9-9-27)
Three WD Black 640GB
Windows 7 64-bit
I followed the RAID configuration instructions for Windows 7 found on page 8 here (http://download.asrock.com/manual/ra...e4/English.pdf) and set the Boot>CSM> "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to UEFI-Only. This gave me the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) option on the UEFI's "Advanced" page. After using the utility to create a RAID5 array, the array would never show up as an option on the Boot page no matter how many times I restarted the system or how many drive-related options (DSA, Fast Boot) I changed. So, I couldn't install Windows 7 on the array, even after partitioning it and despite verifying that it is indeed marked "Bootable" within IRST. Here's the thing...
If I set the Boot>CSM>Storage OpROM policy to "Legacy Only" I can access the IRST utility using CTRL+I immediately upon system start-up. Creating the RAID5 array through this method allows the UEFI to see the array as a proper "Bootable" drive on the UEFI the Boot page. Using the "Legacy" method, I was able to install Windows 7 on the array.
So, something's screwy... Either the UEFI needs an update, or ASRock's instructions need modifying. Additionally, I'd like to point out that the current version of IRST is 12.8.0.1016. The version on my Z87 Extreme4's ROM is 12.5.0.1815. Perhaps the outdated version within the ROM could be the culprit?
Also, since taking the time to read through this, perhaps someone could tell me which CPU Fan option within the UEFI is most akin to the standard, full-range PWM function?
Thanks in advance!
Z87 Extreme4
Core-i5 4670K
2x8GB Crucial Ballistix Elite 1866MHz (9-9-9-27)
Three WD Black 640GB
Windows 7 64-bit
I followed the RAID configuration instructions for Windows 7 found on page 8 here (http://download.asrock.com/manual/ra...e4/English.pdf) and set the Boot>CSM> "Launch Storage OpROM policy" to UEFI-Only. This gave me the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) option on the UEFI's "Advanced" page. After using the utility to create a RAID5 array, the array would never show up as an option on the Boot page no matter how many times I restarted the system or how many drive-related options (DSA, Fast Boot) I changed. So, I couldn't install Windows 7 on the array, even after partitioning it and despite verifying that it is indeed marked "Bootable" within IRST. Here's the thing...
If I set the Boot>CSM>Storage OpROM policy to "Legacy Only" I can access the IRST utility using CTRL+I immediately upon system start-up. Creating the RAID5 array through this method allows the UEFI to see the array as a proper "Bootable" drive on the UEFI the Boot page. Using the "Legacy" method, I was able to install Windows 7 on the array.
So, something's screwy... Either the UEFI needs an update, or ASRock's instructions need modifying. Additionally, I'd like to point out that the current version of IRST is 12.8.0.1016. The version on my Z87 Extreme4's ROM is 12.5.0.1815. Perhaps the outdated version within the ROM could be the culprit?
Also, since taking the time to read through this, perhaps someone could tell me which CPU Fan option within the UEFI is most akin to the standard, full-range PWM function?
Thanks in advance!
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