Intel RAID configuration utility reboots computer

I recently built a new computer using the MSI Z87-G41 PC MATE. I was initially able to set up a RAID 1 array in the configuration utility and install the OS. I have been using the computer for a couple of weeks without any major issue.
I then had an interest in moving from the hardware "fake RAID" to Windows RAID. I entered the configuration utility using CTRL-I and after about 3 seconds in the utility, it will just reboot the computer. When I am in the utility, I can even select different options (or just let it sit there), but it always reboots after the 3 seconds is up. The computer is completely fine otherwise, and I have been gaming on it and using other intensive apps.
I have tried reflashing the bios and using default values. I also re-verified the array with RST and ran chkdsk /r. Nothing has seemed to help and the scans didnt find any errors. I dont believe this would be a driver/OS issue, seeing as how this all happens before the OS is initiated. Is it just a faulty motherboard? If so, is there any way I can delete the array (without losing data and without using CTRL-I) so that I can boot to Windows and create the RAID 1 array using the OS?
I am not overclocking anything either. Here are my specs (let me know if I am leaving anything relevant out) -
MSI Z87-G41 PC MATE
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1600
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 ACX 2.0
Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz LGA 1150
Corsair CX Series 600 Watt ATX/EPS Modular 80 PLUS Bronze
2 x Western Digital Caviar Blue 500 GB (in RAID 1)
Windows 8.1 Pro

Quote from: JLio01 on 15-December-14, 15:11:19
Clear CMOS and change to RAID mode under BIOS again. Which SATA ports do you use?
Clearing the CMOS worked! Thanks, I should have thought of that.
I guess I should start a new topic about switching over to a Windows controlled RAID 1. I believe it should be as simple as deleting the array and setting bios to AHCI mode. Then I can boot to the OS already on both drives and go from there...

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