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Step by step for RAID 0 (Rampage IV Issues)

z0ki
Level 10
Hey lads,

I got a RAID 0 issue with my system, now i got it working the other day which i believe it too be by chance but i will try and be as detialed as possible as i want to get this back working asap as i have some work i need to get done by Wednesday morning!

Now i have a SSD that is loaded with my Windows 7 64bit and i have 2x Western Digital 500gb hard drives that i want to put ina RAID 0 configuration.. When i go into BIOS (most latest version) and I select RAID instead of ACHI i will get to the boot up logo with a BSOD.. So ok i assume it is a driver issue but i installed all the drivers, I loaded a driver from a USB before i did a fresh install of windows on the SSD which (i presume it is the correct one) and i open up Intel's Rapid Storage Enterprise and Create Volume is greyed out.. Which obviously is because RAID is not selected in the BIOS.

I have tried the registry fix (which is already set to 0) I really am at my wits end and i've been ripping my hair out!
I even tried to press CTRL+I at boot up and nothing happens at all!

I have the sata cables plugged into the 3GB/s Intel Controller ports on the Rampage IV Mobo.. Which as i said worked fine but i did a fresh install to start again and now it doens't work!

The drives are detected in Windows Disk Management and I am able to create a stripped partition in there but i wish to use RST instead.

Now i am now overly computer smart when it comes to this as its something new to me.

I need some very "SIMPLY" put detailed steps into doing this with the right drivers and links to get it to work.

if you guys need to know anything just let me know and I will reply i will be up for another couple of hours and as i said i need to get this fixed asap.

I also have TeamViewer if anyone would like to come check out everything in device manager etc.

Really will appreciate anyone who can get this working for me!

😞

p.s i also followed the guide on here for the board but it's honestly got me confused as Intel Matrix doesn't even load for me and I am assuming it's because im wanting to use the RAID Array for storage and rendering files and not a boot up?
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z0ki
Level 10
I just saw there is yet another BIOS update for the board.. Ok so i will do that then, i will also RESET CMOS..

So here is the order I will do things (please correct me if wrong)

1. Flash new BIOS
2. Install Windows 7 64-bit and load the F6 Drivers (make sure im set in RAID mode first)
3. Get into windows and install all my drivers along with RSTe
4. Reboot my PC and get into Matrix Utility (some how) lol
5. Setup my RAID 0

As stated in my last post. It is just getting into the Matrix Driver Utility that is a real pain!
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Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40
Just make sure you flash new BIOS.... enter BIOS.... set RAID save and exit. Then start the process. I think you should be able to set up the raid on your HDDs here...restart and then install windows to your SSD. Fingers crossed!!;)

Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40
Cool beans! up and running! Kudos Nodens! I will have to save you some rep in the rep bank...won't let me give you more at the moment;)

Nodens
Level 16
Hehehe! No worries mate!
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z0ki
Level 10
Hey fellas!! how are we? Well?

Well my PC is back to acting up and im not happy!! I been getting random BSOD's as of late when playing games or watching youtube etc.

The driver culprit seems to be AistorA.sys which after a bit of snooping seems it is my RAID 0?

What the hell am i doing wrong 😞

Can one of you kind gentlemen please just give me links to the exact drivers i need for raid and even for my mobo? I still have not been able to get into Intel Matrix or whatever it is called..
But if someone can link me to the exact drivers for my mobo i would greatly appreciate it!

I'm ripping my hair out yet again!! arghhh why does it have to be so difficult lol
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Arne_Saknussemm
Level 40
Hey z0ki!

What version drivers are you running? still RSTe I presume try 3.1.0.1068 this has been reported as stable by a few people in a thread recently whereas other, later versions not so.....have you updated driver recently?

Arne Saknussemm wrote:
Hey z0ki!

What version drivers are you running? still RSTe I presume try 3.1.0.1068 this has been reported as stable by a few people in a thread recently whereas other, later versions not so.....have you updated driver recently?


Hey champ! Hrmm not 100% sure i think its newer than 3.1.0.1092... I'm about to go to bed soon so i will download that driver and see..

Also what is the exact raid driver i need to install before a clean install.. I had F6 driver but i read somewhere that it should be something different but dont remember what it was..

Any thoughts?
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z0ki
Level 10
Ok to confirm my RSTe version is as i predicted which is 3.1.0.1092, Now i been looking for 3.1.0.1068 and cannot seem to find it anywhere?
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