MSI Z87-XPOWER manual RST Synchronization optional, Appendix B, B-14

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.

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