Maximus VII Hero Intel driver error on install

[Amped]

I have a new build and when I when I went to install the MB driver disk the intel rapid storage tech driver from the disk the pc hangs on the reboot and goes into windows repair mode. The drive connected is a Samsung 840 pro 512. the only other drive connected is the dvd drive. My windows copy is 8 Pro 64. Didn't do any updates before the asus disk. And the bios is running ahci mode. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

[Amped]

I guess I don't really need the raid driver?I don't intend to raid. Just curious as to why it won't install properly.

[Nate152]

Hello Amped

Have you installed the chipset driver first?

[Amped]

Now that I think of it, it didn't prompt me for a restart after the chipset driver. I'll try again.

[Amped]

Yes I did that. I even tried getting the file from intel and still the same thing. Do I need to update something else first from asus?

[Nate152]

With these newer boards you don't have to restart after the chipset driver install.

Have you installed the Intel Management Engine Interface driver? Try installing this then see if it will let you install the rapid storage technology driver.

Make sure you have the chipset driver installed first.

[Nate152]

Can you tell me what HDD's/SSD's you have in your computer please?

[Amped]

Hmmm I think I did the chipset, management, then lan, then tried the rst.

[Nate152]

Do you have your drive set to AHCI in the bios?

[Amped]

Yea it defaulted to AHCI. Should I try updating the bios? It's a few versions old 0508. Can't see how that would affect it but I'm willing to try anything at this point.