First build - SAS Raid issue

[SiriusDoggy]

Thanks in advance for the assistance. I read the stickies in this section so I hope I provide enough information to troubleshoot my problem.
Here's the relevant parts in question:

Motherboard: ASUS P6T7 WS Supercomputer LGA 1366 Intel X58 CEB Intel Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz

Harddrives x 2: HITACHI Ultrastar 15K450 HUS154530VLS300 (0B23318) 300GB 15000 RPM 16MB Cache SAS 3Gb/s

So I want to set up the two 300GB SAS drives in a RAID 0 config and run it as the OS C: drive.
According to the motherboard manual you have to enable the Marvell SAS Raid in the BIOS and as you can see from this first photo I have done that.

http://www.siriusproductionsllc.net/...68_PwTTq-M.jpg

The next step is to boot into the RAID BIOS setup utility by hitting + on boot.
The manual states that it will NOT open the SAS RAID setup utility unless it detects two SAS drives plugged into the proper ports on the motherboard. As you can see by this next photo, it must be detecting the drives because it does enter the utility screen.

http://www.siriusproductionsllc.net/...24_xurfX-M.jpg

Here's where the problem arises. When I select "Adapter 1" to create the Array I get this screen.

http://www.siriusproductionsllc.net/...56_LG4o4-M.jpg

I was also able to catch this screen that appears only for a second when first starting up.

http://www.siriusproductionsllc.net/...17_KbNwA-M.jpg

I'm not sure how to proceed from this point. The drives are properly connected to the MB and powered. I can hear and if I touch, feel them spinning up.
I haven't even attempted to install the OS yet because I'm downloading a copy of Win7 on the 22nd as soon as it's available.
I'm just hoping to have as much ready as possible for when the OS is here.

Thanks again. - Greg

[EzyStvy]

What happens when you select the "Create" option?

[SiriusDoggy]

Originally Posted by EzyStvy What happens when you select the "Create" option?

"Create" and "Delete" are not an option at this screen. You first have to select an "Adapter", then you are given the other options.
Thanks for looking though -

[EzyStvy]

So, even though you can see Create and Delete you can't arrow to the right to access them?

[SiriusDoggy]

Originally Posted by EzyStvy So, even though you can see Create and Delete you can't arrow to the right to access them?

That's correct. The option to select "Create" or "Delete" is grayed out and cannot be selected until the correct Adapter is selected.
When I select "Adapter 1" is when I get the next screen that says "no drives detected".

[glc]

Is there a jumper block on those drives? If so, they need to be set correctly. I've never used a SAS drive, but standard SCSI drives need to have the unit ID set, and they must be different.

[SiriusDoggy]

Originally Posted by glc Is there a jumper block on those drives? If so, they need to be set correctly. I've never used a SAS drive, but standard SCSI drives need to have the unit ID set, and they must be different.

I don't remember seeing jumpers but I will check this evening when I get home. The drives were purchased bare so there was nothing in the box other than the 4 mounting screws. No instructions...
I'll check and reply back later tonight.
Thanks for the suggestion.

[SiriusDoggy]

Originally Posted by SiriusDoggy I don't remember seeing jumpers but I will check this evening when I get home. The drives were purchased bare so there was nothing in the box other than the 4 mounting screws. No instructions... I'll check and reply back later tonight. Thanks for the suggestion.

No jumpers....any other suggestions?
Thanks -

[barch 88]

I found this while searching around, seems to relate to your same problem and MOBO.

http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?...e=en-us&page=2

Hopefully that can help you, if not, I have no idea .

Good Luck

[SiriusDoggy]

That sounds like it may be my solution. I'm at work now but as soon as I get home I'll be following those steps and see if that works.
THANKS for the find!
I'll post back either way....

[SiriusDoggy]

Originally Posted by barch 88 I found this while searching around, seems to relate to your same problem and MOBO. http://vip.asus.com/forum/view.aspx?...e=en-us&page=2 Hopefully that can help you, if not, I have no idea . Good Luck

Sir you ROCK! If you are ever in Vegas you need to let me know. I owe you a beer or beverage of your choice.
Loading Win7 as I sit here on my laptop thanks to your link.
Greg -

[barch 88]

Originally Posted by SiriusDoggy Sir you ROCK! If you are ever in Vegas you need to let me know. I owe you a beer or beverage of your choice. Loading Win7 as I sit here on my laptop thanks to your link. Greg -

heh.

Glad I could help man, enjoy your build.