ep45-ud3p - Question about Flashing

[fyroz85]

I am trying to flash my ga-ep45-ud3p rev1.1 and when i read in the instructions on how to flash my motherboard that i need to change SATA <nobr style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);" id="itxt_nobr_1_0">RAID</nobr>/AHCI mode to RAID, it didnt make sense since I cannot do that otherwise my computer will not start. When I load optimized defaults it disables that and the port0-3 and my computer will start fine. after flashing with f9 (im rev1.1), cant I just load optimized defaults and then make sure the hd disk priority is correct? Thanks!

Alex

[profJim]

Re: ep45-ud3p - Question about Flashing

Re-read the section titled Flashing With Qflash
I think your confusion is in the Integrated Peripherals section, steps 1 through 5.

These are the steps needed using the Intel Controller to assure your Array will not be lost post flash. PM if image is missing >>

The first two lines after the Integrated Peripherals sub-heading only apply if you are using a raid setup.

Step #5 only applies to raid setups.

Leaving the AHCI/Raid setting disabled is fine for non-Raid and non-AHCI setups.
I hope this clears things up, if not, post again.

I'll PM Lsdme and point out the confusion in this section.
**edit** PM has been sent. BTW, I agree, this section is a bit confusing.

[fyroz85]

Re: ep45-ud3p - Question about Flashing

thanks sooooo much profjim!!!!!!!!!

Alex

[Acebmxer]

Re: ep45-ud3p - Question about Flashing

+1 to what Profjim said. Just make sure you load optimized defaults save and exit bios before and after flashing.

[profJim]

Re: ep45-ud3p - Question about Flashing

Glad to help out.
Let us know how you make out.