2nd storage device should have said: Intel RT3WB080
Windows Vista and newer support AHCI configuration by integrated driver (Msahci.sys), but for RAID configurations you still must install driver from RAID vendor, RST in Intel case, during installation of OS (F6-like tech). Installation of RST drivers after OS install in AHCI or Legacy mode is not enough for successful migration to RAID. Read about so called RAID-ready system (in terms of RST software) in http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-015988.htm and http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-029980.htm
Finally broke down and did clean install after multiple try's using every suggestion I could google, including re-written reg entries. Even then, it took 4 tries to get it right. Don't know if this is "intel's proceedure", but it worked for me. 1st, reset bios to "default" if you are using the "performance" tab. .then set the bios to "raid", then reboot (make sure the drives are installed that you want in your raid array), and cntrl "I" to get into the raid setup screen and SET UP YOUR RAID ARRAY NOW. If you don't, you won't be able to later. (You will be able to change it once the OS and RSTI are installed). Make sure you set the boot sequence to your CD drive then boot to the OS setup. On the 1st screen where it asks you for drivers, install the "F6" file "RSTE_F6_iastoreA_64 (for my w3in 7 64 bit os). I had it on a USB thumb drive that it easily recognized. Make sure your USB settings are correct in the bios "boot" screen. Balance of install is strait forward win 7 stuff. I now have the boot drive (C) on port 0, formatted at 111.8GB, Blu-ray burner on port 1, (F), 1st Raid 5 on ports 2,3,4,& 5 (D) ( 4 x 1TB), formatted @ 2654.7GB, and the 2nd Raid 5 (E) ( 8 x 1TB) formatted @ 6512.6GB on the Intel RT3WB080. After OS was installed and updated, I went back in and reset all my bios settings to my preferences. (fast boot & oc). As a side note, I updated the bios from 460 to 494 just a few minutes ago w/ the bios on my settings and it worked !! All other bios upgrades required re-setting the bios performance screen to "default". (always used the "exe" file)
