#SAMSUNG NVM EXPRESS DRIVER RAID INSTALL#

The booting functionality I believe is in the chipset and BIOS so the Sandy Bridge versions should not make a difference. My specific rig has dual E5-2643V2 processors. That would be something to consider in setting up the configuration.įinally I am not sure about the Z220, Z420 models but the Z620 and Z820 share similar BIOS functionality and should be just fine.

#SAMSUNG NVM EXPRESS DRIVER RAID INSTALL#

I am not sure if the NVME driver is pushed to Windows 7/8 or not but I would imagine a Windows 7 install would require the NVME driver before it would fully boot. I have seen posts claiming thier machine needed it pre-installed others did not. Windows 10 has an NVME driver native that was good enough to boot without custom OS installs for the 950 pro. In addition to the BIOS the OS must have the drivers installed to boot properly. The secure boot options are a possible pain point since they can toggle legacy support so be aware of those features. The BIOS is incredibly simple so not many options can be changed. I had to change around some settings to get the drive to boot properly. I did not try any previous BIOS revisions so it is possible an older one works but I cannot speak to any other revision and recommend updated to the latest. My BIOS is revision 3.88 and the revision must be one of the newer versions although I am not sure exactly what BIOS revision added this feature. Second, the drive must be formatted GPT and configured for UEFI boot.īIOS revision should support UEFI version 2.3.1.

Samsung SM951 (NVMe version) - NOT Bootable on zx20 machines

I do not think Intel still sells the 750 series new either so the 950 pro was the only option I perceive to be currently viable if you are interested in purchasing a new drive to boot NVME. Here are the models with the BIOS OPROMS that should boot, I know the 950 pro works and others have had success with Intel's 750 series as they have legacy OPROMS as well.

Samsung nvm express driver raid