OK, even though I upgraded from the X79 platform, it's clear to me that there are a number of differences compared to the X99 platform.. First off, it seems that there is no way to install the Intel AHCI drivers using Intel RST on Windows 10. In fact, RST won't even run unless I have the Intel Rapid Storage option enabled in the BIOS. But enabling it in the BIOS turns on the RAID function, and I don't care about RAID. I just wanted the more up to date AHCI drivers rather than the old Microsoft drivers which have been around since 2006. Is there any way to do this? Or will I have to preinstall the Intel AHCI drivers before installing Windows or something?
OK I solved it. I just downloaded the IRST software from Asus, which is version 14.5. I was using the latest version directly from Intel's website, which is 14.8, but I guess it's not compatible with the X99 platform..
Then how do I have it running on my current system with just a single SSD? IRST can be used in AHCI mode as well.. The only reason I had a problem before was because the version I was using was incompatible with my system..
I am running 14.8 on my Asus X99-A in AHCI mode for a single SSD (Samsung 840 Pro). No issues with it here...
Download the floppy version https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/25165/Intel-Rapid-Storage-Technology-Intel-RST-RAID-Driver
OK man it worked that time. I think I know what caused the problem. Intel had a version of their chipset INF utility driver on their website, 10.0.28. That's what I used on my previous failed installation. Now I noticed that that particular driver is not on their website anymore, and they have the 10.0.27 driver as the latest version, which is the one I downloaded from Asus and used on my current installation. So I think what was causing the problem was that the 10.0.28 driver which I had before was defective, and was causing a conflict with the Intel RST software.
Hi there You mean Intel RST? If yes please have look on mine thread and this link http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=5280203&postcount=11 Hope this helps Thanks,Jura
hello can anyone tell me what MEI driver and Intel rapid drivers i need! those files at Asus is old!.. this is my mobo with intel i7 5820k i have one ssd and 3 Sata disks in use.. http://www.asus.com/se/Motherboards/X99A/HelpDesk_Download/
RST latest https://mega.nz/#!wMk3RAID!w54ywW6g-XLeuJcJeAVnK6epNzXy6S2ya_14LIyoe6M intel mei latest http://www.mediafire.com/download/ikn3yr27ef7jpef/Intel+MEI+Driver+INF+v11.0.5.1189.rar