Appendix B

RST Synchronization (optional)

If you are using Maximized mode as the Acceleration mode, the data on the hard disk is not always synchronized with the data in the SSD cache. In some situations, you may want to manually sync the disks for avoiding data loss.

Follow these steps to sync manually.

1.Reboot system, during the Power-On Self Test (POST) press, press <Ctrl> and <I> keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM.

2.Select option 5 “Acceleration Options” and press <Enter> key. The following screen appears.

 

[ ACCELERATION OPTIONS ]

 

Name

Type

Capacity

Mode

Status

DISK PORT 0

Non-RAID Disk

153.4GB

Maximized

No Sync

[ HELP ]

Press 's' to synchronize data from the cache device to

the Accelerated Disk/Volume.

Press 'r' to remove the Disk/Volume Acceleration.

WARNING: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU [ERFORM A SYNCHRONIZATION

BEFORE REMOVING ACCELERATION.

[ ↑↓] - Select

[ESC] - Previous Menu

3. Press <S> to synchronize data.

[ SYNCHRONIZATION VERIFICATION ]

SYNCHRONIZING THE DATA5. MAYExit TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES.

[ DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION ] DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROCESS!

Are you sure you want to synchronize data to "DISK PORT 0"? (Y/N):

4. When prompted, press <Y> to confirm.

 

[ ACCELERATION OPTIONS ]

 

Name

Type

Capacity

Mode

Status

DISK PORT 0

Non-RAID Disk

153.4GB

Maximized

In Sync

5. Once synchronization is complete, the status will change to In Sync.

Intel RAID

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MSI Z87-MPOWER-MAX manual RST Synchronization optional, Press S to synchronize data, When prompted, press Y to confirm