it worked! orom is updated to 11.5.0.1111, though i'll have to play with different drivers, as my storage benches are slow in the 4k /deepQ writes atm.
Asus Rampage IV GENE
i7 3930k @ 4.8 24/7
custom loop
16 gigs Trident X
HIS HD7970
2x OCZ Vector 256gb raid0 via UEFI
Crossover 27Q
Win8 pro