How to update BIOS running a RAID-0 setup?
SETUP
Mobo: ASUS Prime Z270-P
CPU: i5 6600K 3.5 GHz (OC at 4.2 GHz)
RAM: Corsair DDR4 3200, 2 x 8GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 3GB
HDD, OS: Samsung 960 EVO M.2 (NVMe SSD), 250GB x 2 (RAID-0)
HDD, storage: Kingston SSD, 240GB + an old WD standard SATA, 1TB
OS: Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
BIOS ver.: 0608 (23-03-2017)
As you see, I run two SSD M.2's in a RAID-0. Both SSD M.2 installed directly into the two M.2-slots on the mobo. I created the RAID-array about 6 month ago. Everything seems to run just fine and smooth, very solid and very snappy. After Windows 10 installation I partitioned the RAID-0 array into 2 partitions:
- C (OS)
- D (storage)
I just realized that ASUS released 2 BIOS updates, since I created the RAID-array, namely these:
Version 0610
2017/06/09
(Improved DRAM compatibility)
Version 0810
2017/07/14
(Improve system compatibility, stability and performance)
So what to do from here? Should I flash my BIOS to the most recent version (preferably using the BIOS' built-in update-function)? This seems to make the most sense and probably would be considered "best practice" among IT-pros. "Young man, always update your BIOS"! Even better stability and performance - yes please!
I'm just a tiny bit concerned, that updating the BIOS could somewhat fuck-up my RAID-0 array - and render it non-bootable.
I saw an Intel support-ticket on same topic suggesting this:
- disconnect the harddrives in the RAID
- update BIOS
- reset BIOS settings from "SATA" to "RAID"
- reconnect the harddrives and reboot
(this concerning a Z170 mobo with earlier SSD M.2's, so not sure if this also works for my Z270-P)
So, what I'm looking for is the best (safest) way to flash/update my BIOS - and still keep my RAID-0 bootable and fully functionable.
Suggestions, thoughts or step-by-step for dummies, anyone?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards
Peter (Copenhagen)
SETUP
Mobo: ASUS Prime Z270-P
CPU: i5 6600K 3.5 GHz (OC at 4.2 GHz)
RAM: Corsair DDR4 3200, 2 x 8GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 3GB
HDD, OS: Samsung 960 EVO M.2 (NVMe SSD), 250GB x 2 (RAID-0)
HDD, storage: Kingston SSD, 240GB + an old WD standard SATA, 1TB
OS: Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
BIOS ver.: 0608 (23-03-2017)
As you see, I run two SSD M.2's in a RAID-0. Both SSD M.2 installed directly into the two M.2-slots on the mobo. I created the RAID-array about 6 month ago. Everything seems to run just fine and smooth, very solid and very snappy. After Windows 10 installation I partitioned the RAID-0 array into 2 partitions:
- C (OS)
- D (storage)
I just realized that ASUS released 2 BIOS updates, since I created the RAID-array, namely these:
Version 0610
2017/06/09
(Improved DRAM compatibility)
Version 0810
2017/07/14
(Improve system compatibility, stability and performance)
So what to do from here? Should I flash my BIOS to the most recent version (preferably using the BIOS' built-in update-function)? This seems to make the most sense and probably would be considered "best practice" among IT-pros. "Young man, always update your BIOS"! Even better stability and performance - yes please!
I'm just a tiny bit concerned, that updating the BIOS could somewhat fuck-up my RAID-0 array - and render it non-bootable.
I saw an Intel support-ticket on same topic suggesting this:
- disconnect the harddrives in the RAID
- update BIOS
- reset BIOS settings from "SATA" to "RAID"
- reconnect the harddrives and reboot
(this concerning a Z170 mobo with earlier SSD M.2's, so not sure if this also works for my Z270-P)
So, what I'm looking for is the best (safest) way to flash/update my BIOS - and still keep my RAID-0 bootable and fully functionable.
Suggestions, thoughts or step-by-step for dummies, anyone?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards
Peter (Copenhagen)
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