MSI Z97S SLI PLUS - How to launch RAID controller?

Hello,
I need do remove hardware RAID from my two disks. Both where created on my old PC.
In manual there is info about launch hardware RAID configuration (Ctrl+I), but I don't see this option when PC is starting.
Where can be a problem? How to go into that configuration?
Regards
Leszek

Thanks Svet for an answer.
First off - i'm trying to remove hardware RAID and I cannot go into controller settings.
My plan is to create software RAID on those disks, not hardware. I will use RAID two pair of HDDs - one mirror on 1TB and one mirror on 3TB.

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MSI Z97S SLI +

I like this board. It has 8 Sata III ports and I always liked MSI boards. But it has received mixed reviews. Should I buy this, or the equally priced ASRock Z97 Extreme4/Extreme6?
The Extreme4/6 has USB key, where you stick a USB drive in to log in. Does the MSI board have that?
Does it support 4-way SLI?
Which should I buy?

Quote from: flobelix on 03-July-14, 04:50:40
This is the MSI HQ Users-to-Users Forum. Quite obvious that we won't discuss competing brands' products here. The MSI board is good so you can buy it if you want. As you are looking for a higher priced board too (extreme 6) you can also think about the equally priced MSI Z97-GD65 Gaming or MSI Z97 Gaming 7 which also offer a dual bios for maximum update safety.
No Z97 board without an extra pci-e controller offers SLI with more than two cards as it takes 8 lanes per slot minimum and socket 1150 doesent offer enough lanes for more than 2 x 8 lanes. What the other brand means with quad-sli is using two dual gpu cards like GTX690 or Titan Z (two gpus on one card). To sli such is possible on any sli certified Z97 board (so also Z97S SLI PLUS).
Thanks! I would rather spend the money on an MSI board, but the reason I chose the ASRock was because it is under $145 at my Microcenter store. The MSI SLI + isnt in my MC store .

MSI X99 SLI Plus - Won't Post

I've got:
Motherboard: MSI X99 SLI Plus
Processor: Intel Core i7-5820K
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX
It's a new build and I can't get it to post. When I try to turn it on, a red LED located next to the 24 pin ATX power connector comes on and will not go off until I cut the power at the Power Supply. I can't find anything online concerning the red LED. Is it some overvoltage protection? An issue with the memory? I'm at a loss trying to diagnose this. Please see the images below:

Hello.
I'm having the exact same issue.
My computer was running with no issues for over 1 month and today when i tried to start it this exact issue happened.
The lights on the rest of the motherboard are working (CMOS, Power, OC Genie) but it won't post.
I have tried to reset the CMOS, re-seated and tried various configurations for the RAM, tried both BIOS and OC Genie on and off and the issue remains.
Could this be a PSU issue? If so, would the remaining lights work?
Anyone else had this issue and how did you fix it?
Thank you in advance!

Build question about the MOBO msi x99s sli Plus

I just started to build a new computer for the first time. I have two questions (at this point, anyway) which I hope someone can answer.
1. When I attached the mobo to my new case (Corsair 760T) with the screws that came with the case, I noticed the middle riser is not like the other preinstalled risers. It's more like a centering post. I watched tutorials that said as much, but what I'd like to know is: Does that center post just stay as is? Because unlike the other 8 risers, there's nothing for a screw to go into for the center post. The mobo seems to be positioned correctly, but I'd like to know if that center post just stays as is.
2. My other question has to do with installing my new Kraken X-61 cooler over the cpu. In several tutorials I've watched, it was stated to remove the back plate on the mobo behind the cpu and replace it with the plastic backplate that comes with the Kraken X61. cooler. But when I look at the backplate behind the cpu on the MSI X99S SLI Plus mobo, there isn't any bolts to remove. I also noticed that the plastic backplate that came with the Kraken X-61 when adjusted to its widest dimensions, lines up with the socket on the top side of the MOBO where the Kraken X-61 heatsink gets connected with thumb screws iinto the socket on the MOBO. Can I use the socket that's already on the MOBO? If no, how do I take off the back plate on the bottom of the MOBO?
Hopefully you will understand what I am asking.

Thanks for responding. I used the wrong term for the backplate in one sentence, calling it a bracket. I meant plastic backplate. But no matter, I got it installed. You gave me a lot of relief, because there is no step-by-step directions with parts from four different manufacturers, so for a first-time builder with practically no technical know-how, it's not easy to know what to do. Once done, I realized how simple it was, though. The bracket on the Kraken x61 was already set and attached to the pump. I just slipped it over the posts I installed for my socket type, and affixed it with the thumb screws.
Thanks again

MSI X99 SLI Plus won't power up

Hi, here is what I got:
Motherboard: MSI X99 SLI Plus
Processor: Intel Core i7-5820K
Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 series 64GB (8 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2800
Power Supply: CORSAIR RM Series RM1000 1000W ATX12V v2.31
GPU: ZOTAC ZT-90101-10P GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-Bit DDR5
The symptom detail is this:
1.If I power on (either through power button on case or MB) for the first time, only the fan that connected to PSU directly will spin for half of second. And then it stop and system is total slient.
2.After that if no matter how many time I push the power button nothing happen.
3.If I clear the CMOS and try power up, then step 1 happen.
4.The only thing that lit-up in MB is the built-in power button
Here is what my system look like
So far I have try to switch out different GPU and switch around the RAM stick but still does nothing. Any suggest will be very helpful tome. Thank you.

Take it all out the case and inspect the board for any visual defects.
Place it on non-conductive surface (wood, cardboard, NOT antistatic bags) and test with one stick of RAM (try different odd numbered slots) and VGA card. Make sure all power connecters are well connected.
Next step, test with another PSU if you have one.
Check CPU socket for bent pins, either with magnifying glass or you can take clear macro photos with good light and inspect them.
Best not to install anything in the case until you made sure it's working, at least the main pats (CPU RAM VGA) and main hard drive, it's nearly no overhead and saves a lot of time when turns out bad.

MSI X99S SLI PLUS boot error A2

I upgraded my PC two weeks ago with the MSI X99S SLI PLUS, an i7 5820, an M.2 SATA SSD and 16Gb of DDR4
I have no problem booting up with the second BIOS (B) but booting into the primary BIOS (A) goes as follows:
Codes 99, 0C, B4, 9c and A2 appear in sequence at which point it freezes
I reset and it goes through the above but gets to the MSI screen where again it freezes (pressing DEL or F11 on the menu screen has no effect)
Reset again and it gets to the Windows screen and freezes before the animated logo starts.
'A' BIOS is updated to 1.2 and uses the Overclockers UK 3.8 overclock profile
'B' BIOS is at stock (1.0 and 3.3GHz)
I did get BIOS A to work for 2 days but after shutting down the PC it failed to boot the next time I switched it on (nothing had been changed either software or hardware).
I understand that A2 indicates a SATA error but I don't understand why BIOS 'B' works OK if that is the case. Surely a hardware error would cause both BIOS to fail.
I haven't yet tried clearing the CMOS as presumably that would delete the Overclockers UK overclock profile. But should that be my next step?
I should mention that under 'Devices and Printers' there is an error indicated at 'PCI bus 0, device 17, function 0' - 'The drivers for this unidentified device are not installed. (Code 28)' Running the Update failed to find a driver for this device (whatever it might be)
The only PCI device that I have attached is the GPU (GTX680OC) which has the latest driver installed.

Regarding Profile that OC has made for you: I believe BIOS is same/similar to Z87/Z97 and you can save profile to USB. But in addition I would just use pen+paper and write down all the OC info they have change (i.e. voltages, RAM timings etc) to be able to revert this if you would clear CMOS.
Also if you could specify more accurately what speeds are RAM currently at, and what is their "stock" speeds sold as (e.g "I have 4x4 Corsair 1600MHz but I run them @1866MHz).
What is the GPU make? MSI/ASUS/EVGA? I suggest you contact this brand regarding possible vBIOS update.
Try using BIOS A while having only Keyboard and Mouse attached. So other USB devices disconnected.
You can safely clear CMOS of B since there's no profile on it right? >>Clear CMOS Guide<<
Also I would contact OC'ers since it's their responsibility to make sure OC profile is stable and safe. Apparently they are meant to test the system for stability. And ask if in case you lose your OC profile, if they will be able to provide info (or BIOS saved file) so you can get it back.
Is this whole system made by them, or you have added something (e.g. SSD or M2 drive) ?

MSI X99 SLI Plus - Blue Screen at Log In

After my $2000 computer died, I rebuilt using a new MSI x99 SLI plus motherboard, 5820k cpu, and ddr4 2600 for $1100.
It has been 18 days.
I was questioning the motherboard since the beginning since USB devices seemed to go in and out as if they were being plugged in in the middle of working, but I got around most of the problems by not allowing the PC to go into sleep mode.
This morning I wake up and go to check my email and the computer does a wake-up that is different. The bios screen comes up and then I see "resuming windows..." It gets to the log in screen and I enter my credentials. A few seconds later blue screen and reboot.
I try safe mode - log in, blue screen, reboot
I try system restore to a week ago - log in, blue screen, reboot
The store is not going to take any components back, they have a 15 day return policy and it has been 18 days. Nice!
I am not sure whether or not I can really say it is the motherboard. Maybe it is the GPU, who knows?
Anyone know of a way that I can get the details of that blue screen when I cannot even log into safe mode to look?
What kind of troubleshooting would you try?
I am ready to swallow a shotgun.

Quote from: badboy2k on 08-November-14, 06:39:33
a roll back may have fixed it but it just depends when it was last updated! - i mean when was the last time that image you where trying to roll back to last updated was it before your problem started?
Everything was working as of 4:00am Central Time Today (11/7/12).
Blue Screens after log in started as of 9:30am Central Time Today.
There has been no windows update between 4:00am and 9:30am today that I am aware of.
The rollback to restore point was to 11/4/14, which would go well beyond any update if one did occur, which it couldn't without my clicking the install updates button manually.
There was no new hardware installed and no new driver updates done between yesterday and today. I played a few games and went to bed :p
Quote from: badboy2k on 08-November-14, 06:39:33
a blue screen when windows trys to start is usually it running the drive in the wrong mode: enter your BIOS - go to settings - advanced - integrated Perifirals - SATA mode (see if that is in AHCI mode)
I'll double check the BIOS in a bit when I get home from work, but again, I don't see how the BIOS setting would change all by themselves, unless there was a power outage or surge. Neither of those occurred.
I think all signs are pointing to hardware failure. Either the motherboard, GPU, or RAM.
I'll do a memory test and if that doesn't shed light, a reinstall of Windows, if that doesn't fix it, I'm RMAing.

MSI x99s SLI Plus USB 3.0 Issues

Hi All,
Having issues with my MSI x99s SLI Plus - I recently purchased a Netgear A6210 (Network Adapter; supports USB 3.0); when plugging it into the USB 3.0 ports (I've tried all the USB 3.0 ports) on the back, the device goes into a constant disconnect/reconnect loop (not the network, the actual device, as if I'm physically removing and connecting it), sometimes 3-4 times, always at least once. It does eventually stop and then the device proceeds to work as normal, however, this does not happen on the USB 2.0 ports. I've tried to rule out the A6210 by plugging it into another computer (USB 3.0) and it works fine. I have all the latest drivers (the board is only 2 days old) for both the MOBO (latest BIOS v1.8) and A6210... its strange, anyone see anything like this?
Specs:
MSI x99s SLI Plus
i7-5820k
4GB Crucial Ballistix
GTX 980

It sounds like an issue with the motherboard firmware in some way.
I would contact MSI directly about the issue.
>>How to contact MSI.<<
As a side note, I looked on Netgear's forums, and it really appears that there is quite a bit of problems with the A6200 line of network adapters......

MSI X99A SLI PLUS PC CANT BOOT

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CPU: Intel 5820K + Corsair H80i Hydro Series
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MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition

MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition
why does the mother board not come equipped with an SLI connector??

Already according to manual the board does not come with an SLI bridge. It is very aggressively priced considering being meant for modding setups (normally to be paid premium). As it is quite cutdown to make this happen packing content is like to be expected of entry-level Z97 boards of the same price range.
Unfortunately unlike Nichrome said SLI bridges are never included with GeForce vgas so you'll need to get some from ebay or such. These are quite cheap.

What a ....... fancontroller on a Msi Z97S SLI Krait

Msi Z97S SLI Krait was a mb i quickly bought when my non msi mb had trouble booting.
I regret it, what a crapy fancotroller, it makes my fans artic F12 PWM a bit to loud, sometimes when they are a bit loud i open command center and
see fans running faster then i have set it to in bios and command center (the samme curve) and why is lower limited only 50% for case fans, i don't think it's low enough for ultra low noise fans that can rung 300-500 rpm.

Also note that even external fan controllers (those which go to drive bay) also have minimum of 50% up to 100% of power. Or Off (which is noted by the manufacturer that you turn it off at your own risk as it may damage the fan(s) )

MSI x99 SLI Plus Unstable

I just finished building my new PC with the following specs:
MSI x99 SLI Plus
I7-5820K
16GB Corsair LPX 2666-15 Ram
Evga GTX 980 SC
Evga G2 SN 850W
I have been experiencing system instability. I updated the bios to the latest 1.3 firmware. XMP Profile 1 enabled.
My PC randomly freezes unable to recognize keyboard or mouse inputs. I must hard reset at which time it reboots normally.
I ran Memtest86+ & it returned 8 errors during the first pass on test 6. Memtest86+ would also freeze during testing. I subsequently ran Windows Memory Test for 10 passes with no errors or freezes. I ran Memtest86 with all 12 logical cores in parallel for 25 passes with no errors or freezes. I reran Memtest86+ and have not been able to replicate the errors or freezing.
Today the PC froze & rebooted on its own. It was as if the power was being tripped as it would die turn on die turn on and then finally booted to a blank screen. The strangest part was that the on-board motherboard reset wouldn't work. I pressed the switch and nothing happened. I was able to reset the PC via the front panel switch. When the PC rebooted it displayed an error message about an overclock instability. I HAVE NEVER OVERCLOCKED the CPU! The only change to the bios was enabling XMP. The problem is very random and intermittent. Is it the Motherboard or RAM?

I upgraded my PC a month ago with this bundle
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BU-023-OG&groupid=2833&catid=2512
which has the same MB/CPU combo and have been experiencing similar problems regarding stability. I've updated the BIOS to 1.3 and have run the Windows memory test without error.
I've tried several OC methods - the Overclockers UK setting, OC Genie and my own modest OC which involved just changing the CPU ratio to 38.
The Overclockers OC has never run successfully while the other two seem to run for one session OK but when I switch off then restart I get the 'Overclock instability' message.
It seems to run OK at the default setting though booting up can sometimes be problematic with it freezing intermittently at the MSI Logo page or at the Windows screen just before the animated logo starts.
Resetting then either solves the problem or produces the Windows error screen and selecting 'Start Windows normally' solves the problem.
BIOS B which I have never updated seems to run without issue.
I'm reaching the conclusion that this MB is inherently unstable at anything other than default settings.

MSI Z97 U3 Plus Compatibility Issue with router WD My Net N900 Conn.Prob.noIP

I got problems with LAN connection on new mb MSI Z97 U3 Plus on which is used Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (Realtek® 8111G Gigabit LAN controller).
I can't get IP from DHCP of the WD My Net N900 router.
I've made new fresh install Windows 7-64bit Ultimate, tried drivers on dvd which came with mb, downloaded drivers from msi web, downloaded latest drivers from realtek site, none of them helped me.
There was no conflict in device manager all drivers were fine, but when connected cable I get only ip 169.254.x.x, even when I manually added my ip 192.168.1.x I get connected localy, but no internet connection.
On same router are other pc, nb, tb, mp connected and working.
I tried even another LAN cable, but problem not resolved.
Restarted N900 router more times.
On router I got latest firmware Firmware Release 1.07.16 (5/21/2013).
But when I connected it to old Netgear router which is not conected to internet I get the ip address correctly.
I dont think that on new mb could be the LAN bad or?
Anyone have same problems compatibility with WD My Net N900 routers an Realtek PCIe Gigabit Controllers?
Can someone HELP me out with this problem PLEASE? THANKS!

It seems more like problem with router's config, rather than computer's.
When you said restarted, did you mean just off and on, or restored default settings? You might need to configure things through the router (default gateway 192.168.1.1).
Also, I don't really know these tools that are provided by WD, but why not give them a try?
http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=1704&lang=en (I'd try Smartware update, NetView evaluation tool and Installed CD ISO) just to try out.

MSI X99S SLI Plus & Samsung XP941 SSD

Hello All,
I have just put a system together using the MSI X99S SLI Plus board and a Samsung XP941 M2. SSD.
The base build is done and I have tested it for stability and all is ok (Windows installed onto the M2. SSD in PCIe mode).
I have connected drives to SATA ports 2-6 (intentionally left 1 out for now, another SSD later); the system boots with no issues from the M2.SSD.
I experience issues when I connect drives to the SATA ports 7 and 8. When drives are connected to these ports, the system does not correctly detect the M2.SSD. Note, ports 5&6 have been left disconnected as per the manual.
During bootup in this configuration the system will report that the M2.SSD is:
ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ
(yes y with the two dots above).
In short, it does not detect it correctly, if the system is left to boot it just shows a blinking cursor in the top left of the screen.
The only way I have been able to get around this issue has been to set the sSATA (ports 7-10) to IDE mode, this then allows the system to detect the SSD and all appears to work. I don't want to use the sSATA controller in IDE mode and would like to get it working in AHCI mode.
Has anyone else experienced this or have any recommendations on what I could try? I have attempted other configurations to get this working to no avail.
Thanks for any help!

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MSI X99S SLI Plus: Ethernet network disconnecting

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I have downloaded the latest drivers from Intel for the I218-V adapter (which are newer than those on the MSI site), have tried four different ethernet cables, and have disabled all power saving options in the adapter properties. None of this works. I'm about to give up and either RMA the motherboard or buy a PCIe ethernet adapter, but I'd love to see if anyone has advice.
Here's the disconnect events in the event viewer:
Here's my driver version:
Thanks for your help!

Yep, I tried rolling back the driver, as well as lots of other things:
* Updating router firmware
* Changing from auto negotiation to full duplex 1 Gig
* Changing from auto mode to slave mode
* Trying yet another ethernet cable
* Lots of other suggestions from other forums...
Nothing worked. I am going to RMA the motherboard.

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