Setting up Intel RST on z77a-gd65

Hi All
Are there any detailed step by step guides to setup Intel RST on a MSI Z77a-gd65 ?
I went into the BIOS and set the SATA Mode to RAID MODE. I installed Windows 7 using the latest RAID drivers from MSI. I loaded all the drivers with no problems.
When I try run the RST installer file it comes up with a message "This computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software"
I also have edited the registry changing the value of the "Iastorv" START section.
Am I doing something wrong? Should I be changing something in the RAID controller configurator (CTRL I) ?
Any help will gladly be appreciated.
Thanks
Ryan

Hi,
have your red the "Appendix B - Intel RAID" section of the mainboard user manual?
--> http://download1.msi.com/files/downloads/mnu_exe/E7751v2.2.zip
Includes a detailed description on how to set up a RAID Array using the Intel SATA Controller, including numerous screen shots.
Also, what is your current BIOS Version and which SATA-Ports are your HDDs or SSDs connected to? ---> >>Posting Guide<<

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