MSI Z97I GAMING AC - Manual (Page 104)

Appendix B
B-14 Intel RAID
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 and
keys simultaneously to enter the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM.
2. Select option 5 “Acceleration Options” and press key. The following
screen appears.
[ ] ACCELERATION OPTIONS
[ ] HELP
Name
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
Type Capacity Status
DISK PORT 0 Non-RAID Disk 153.4GB
Mode
Maximized No Sync
3. Press to synchronize data.
[ ] ACCELERATION OPTIONS
Name Type Capacity Status
DISK PORT 0 Non-RAID Disk 153.4GB
Mode
Maximized In Sync
DISK / VOLUME INFORMATION [ ]
5. Exit SYNCHRONIZING THE DATA MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES.
DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROCESS!
[ ] SYNCHRONIZATION VERIFICATION
Are you sure you want to synchronize data to
"DISK PORT 0"? (Y/N):
4. When prompted, press to confirm.
5. Once synchronization is complete, the status will change to In Sync.