How do I disable RAID-0 in the bios for Predator Triton 700?

I have a Predator Triton 700 whose internals I've been meaning to upgrade for a while. I wanted to upgrade one of the ssds to a 1TB version while also keeping one of the OEM drives preinstalled(the latter is optional). I also wanted to dual-boot to Linux/Windows and thus want to disable the RAID-0 configuration in the bios( aside from the fact that RAID-0 essentially doubles one's risk of a drive failure and complete data loss). I've looked at many forums, a lot of which state that Ctrl+S or Fn+Tab unlocks an Advanced version of the Bios. I've tried all of these methods to no avail. I've also tried this method(https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/538010/triton-700-upgrade-from-2x256gb-raid-0-to-a-single-512gb-samsung-evo-pro#latest) which doesn't seem to work either. Is there anyone who can help me out?
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StevenGen

Daledantis said:

I have a Predator Triton 700 whose internals I've been meaning to upgrade for a while. I wanted to upgrade one of the ssds to a 1TB version while also keeping one of the OEM drives preinstalled(the latter is optional). I also wanted to dual-boot to Linux/Windows and thus want to disable the RAID-0 configuration in the bios( aside from the fact that RAID-0 essentially doubles one's risk of a drive failure and complete data loss). I've looked at many forums, a lot of which state that Ctrl+S or Fn+Tab unlocks an Advanced version of the Bios. I've tried all of these methods to no avail. I've also tried this method(https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/538010/triton-700-upgrade-from-2x256gb-raid-0-to-a-single-512gb-samsung-evo-pro#latest) which doesn't seem to work either. Is there anyone who can help me out?
Thanks

You don’t have to do anything, just uninstall the Intel IRST and don’t worry about the BIOS RAID settings as that will not affect your newly installed SSD drive to work in AHCI. The RAID-0 only works if you set it up as RAID-0, it just doesn’t automatically go into RAID-0 mode. After you have installed your new SSD activate TRIM within cmd prompt as that will give you further performance increase to your new SSD, simple.

Daledantis

So basically, I take out the older SSDs, replace them with a single 1tb one, and delete IRST while restoring my data? Or do it the other way around? I'm new at this and don't have much of a clue. I've backed up my data.

Daledantis

I have done everything that was needed to be done and have upgraded to a new drive. Now I'm facing a new problem. I want to dual-boot Windows and Linux into two separate drives. I managed to get Windows into my main 1TB SSD. While trying to install Ubuntu on one of the older drives, this message pops up:
"This computer uses Intel RST (Rapid Storage Technology). You need to turn off RST before installing Ubuntu. For instructions, open this page: help.ubuntu.com/rst".

How do I handle this?
Should I create a different thread for this question?

busu3

I actually was in the same situation about 3 weeks ago. This worked for me:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ngnIKqPOc4

Daledantis

The problem is that Acer has locked me out of my bios. Apparently, that can't be worked around without a bios flash that I don't plan to do anytime soon.

Daledantis

Would I be able to avoid this if I format the 256 gig drive? Or maybe use Debian instead?

busu3

Daledantis said:

The problem is that Acer has locked me out of my bios. Apparently, that can't be worked around without a bios flash that I don't plan to do anytime soon.

Locked out of bios means there is a password?

Daledantis

No no. What I meant was that Acer has prevented me from using advanced options such as changing the interface mode from RAID to AHCI(which would precisely fix the problem of dual-booting with Windows and Ubuntu).

busu3

So you pressed F2 key and the AHCI option is greyed out?

Daledantis

Exactly. It doesn't make any sense since Acer hasn't even provided a method to actually unlock it.

Commodore_1995#

I read the private message you sent me. Is the dpc watchdog problem still occurring? Did this problem occur after mounting raid 0? What is the model of ssds?

Daledantis

Yes, the error is still persisting. I have updated my drivers from Acer's website. I installed my OS on a single Sabrent Rocket 4.0, and I installed one of the OEM SSDs as an extra drive. The bios was always set in RAID-0, I can't seem to change that.

Commodore_1995#

OK! First, make a backup of the files. Then, download the windows iso and save to the usb stick, so that you can start the windows installation: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

When you are installing windows, press shift + f10 and type these commands:

diskpart

list vol

sel vol x

delete volume

Daledantis

I did a clean new install of windows after formatting my drive. Is it required to follow that procedure again? Even after installing it on a clean drive, the error still seems to occur.