Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

[dionisus]

Hi,

I see that Z77 Extreme 4 and 6 have received beta NVMe support:
ASRock > Z77 Extreme4
ASRock > Z77 Extreme6

Is it possible to add same support to Extreme 3?

I'll try and see with MMTOOL which modules have been updated and relevant with this...

Thanks.

[odiebugs]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Hi,

I see that Z77 Extreme 4 and 6 have received beta NVMe support:
ASRock > Z77 Extreme4
ASRock > Z77 Extreme6

Is it possible to add same support to Extreme 3?

I'll try and see with MMTOOL which modules have been updated and relevant with this...

Thanks.

Looked at the modules in the extreme 6, and it should work, but I'm not telling to to do it, only an opinion.

Just found someone that used the 9 series modules and apparently added them to 7 series, the DXE, PEI, and UEFI code was added to them so they had the option in UEFI to set and see the PCI-E. I'm not telling you to try, I think you should just ask ASrock and they should mod one for you, they always have for me back in the day.

Contact ASrock support and ask them to send you a modded UEFI with it.

[odiebugs]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

ASRock > Support Request Form

[dionisus]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

I've asked support, now I'll wait... Didn't knew that ASRock support actually reacts to inquiries like that.

I have a plan buying Samsung 950 Pro 256GB, hopefully it will work.

Thank you.

[odiebugs]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

I've asked support, now I'll wait... Didn't knew that ASRock support actually reacts to inquiries like that.

I have a plan buying Samsung 950 Pro 256GB, hopefully it will work.

Thank you.

You're very welcome. You must understand on this site we shouldn't go against the MFG and what they recommend. What you want to do should work, but unless you really know what you're doing, you don't want to be buying a new chip so that's also why I usually say to ask them.

They updated some of the other 7 series so I think they will do it for you, but if they feel they don't want to add it to that board, at least you tried to do it with the MFG. If they don't, personally I would try and add them, as i have added a lot to all my UEFI such as the newest RST OROMS, EFI RAID Drivers.

[ASRock TSD-Eddy]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Dear Customer,

Please download the special BIOS from below link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0D...ew?usp=sharing
Then follow below steps to install OS.
First:
After updating it, please refer below steps to set "Storage OpROM" to "UEFI only" in BIOS.
Press Del or F2 when booting up to enter BIOS > Boot > CSM > Storage OpROM Policy

Second:
Please install GPT mode OS as below steps for try.
1. Please check your installation device(DVD/USB) have UEFI boot file.
2. Press F11 to boot menu and select UEFI OS source device.
3. Please do the steps to install OS as usual.
*Please be noted that if your hard disk has already set to MBR(legacy) mode, it will require to format the hard disk.

Thanks.
Best wishes
ASRock TSD
Eddy

[- wardog -]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Tada!

Thanks Eddy.

[dionisus]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Dear Customer,

Please download the special BIOS from below link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0DVm6-IyvdOOTByYkg3cHBJQ3c/view?usp=sharing

Then follow below steps to install OS.
First:
After updating it, please refer below steps to set "Storage OpROM" to "UEFI only" in BIOS.
Press Del or F2 when booting up to enter BIOS > Boot > CSM > Storage OpROM Policy

Second:
Please install GPT mode OS as below steps for try.
1. Please press F9 to load BIOS default setting and press F10 to save and exit first.
2. Please check your installation device(DVD/USB) have UEFI boot file.
3. Press F11 to boot menu and select UEFI OS source device.
4. Please do the steps to install OS as usual.
*Please be noted that if your hard disk has already set to MBR(legacy) mode, it will require to format the hard disk.

Thanks.
Best wishes
ASRock TSD
Eddy

Wow that was quick. Massive respect.

Thanks Eddy.

Now eBay and buying of 950 Pro & m.2 adapter...

[odiebugs]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Yep, thanks Eddy, that was awesome of you.

[WhatWhyIT]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Dear Customer,

Please download the special BIOS from below link:
Google Drive -- Page Not Found
Then follow below steps to install OS.
First:
After updating it, please refer below steps to set "Storage OpROM" to "UEFI only" in BIOS.
Press Del or F2 when booting up to enter BIOS > Boot > CSM > Storage OpROM Policy

Second:
Please install GPT mode OS as below steps for try.
1. Please check your installation device(DVD/USB) have UEFI boot file.
2. Press F11 to boot menu and select UEFI OS source device.
3. Please do the steps to install OS as usual.
*Please be noted that if your hard disk has already set to MBR(legacy) mode, it will require to format the hard disk.

Thanks.
Best wishes
ASRock TSD
Eddy

I'm praying you still have the BIOS and can share it? I've spent several hours trying to edit mine to make it work for the samsung 960 pro with no avail -- no space left...

[kev007]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

I'm praying you still have the BIOS and can share it? I've spent several hours trying to edit mine to make it work for the samsung 960 pro with no avail -- no space left...

It's a weird coincidence that I was looking for the same file in this old thread.


I preordered my 960 Evo on Amazon Germany about a month ago (it's still not in stock) and contacted ASRock Support and ASRock TSD-Eddy on tweaktown about BIOS support for the Extreme3. TSD-Eddy hasn't replied, but ASRock Support sent me BIOS version 1.50d by email.


Links:
Z77EXT31.50D.zip (4,62 MB) - uploaded.net
https://mega.nz/#!bA1QibSZ!ptl5S0_O5yXzu5WNFmhLBzeFP2MyLYVhEMJqcy4 pbH8



If I should upload it elsewhere, let me know.


BTW, I'm not sure if it's this BIOS version or some other hardware / current overclock, but I get microfreezes every 2 to 5 seconds, though they're barely noticeable. I'd be interested to know if the NVMe support actually works!

[WhatWhyIT]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

The bios appeat to be correct, I see the NVME files in it using the mmtool -- I'm updating now and i'll let you know how it goes.

[WhatWhyIT]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

The download was challenging to navigate but it worked.
Thanks!

[ASRock TSD-Michael]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Dear customer,

I provide a new download link for you.
Please download it as below.
Update your browser to use Google Drive - Drive Help

Then please noted that NVME device should be installed with GPT(UEFI) mode.
Thus, follow the steps from Eddy to install OS in your system.


Thank you!

Have a great day,
ASRock TSD-Michael

[kev007]

Re: Z77 Extreme 3 NVMe support

Dear Customer,

Please download the special BIOS from below link:
Google Drive -- Page Not Found
Then follow below steps to install OS.
First:
After updating it, please refer below steps to set "Storage OpROM" to "UEFI only" in BIOS.
Press Del or F2 when booting up to enter BIOS > Boot > CSM > Storage OpROM Policy

Second:
Please install GPT mode OS as below steps for try.
1. Please check your installation device(DVD/USB) have UEFI boot file.
2. Press F11 to boot menu and select UEFI OS source device.
3. Please do the steps to install OS as usual.
*Please be noted that if your hard disk has already set to MBR(legacy) mode, it will require to format the hard disk.

Thanks.
Best wishes
ASRock TSD
Eddy

The option "BIOS > Boot > CSM > Storage OpROM Policy" does not exist for me.


I migrated my Windows partition and wiped the old drive. Everything works fine with good speeds.


Thanks for the update, ASRock!