Windows 10: SATA III SSD shown as SATA II

Discus and support SATA III SSD shown as SATA II in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; If hook it to the SATA 7,6 Port and install this driver Marvell RAID Driver (SATA3) for AHCI Mode, then i believe will see it in IDE ATA\ATAPI... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Buzzik, Feb 5, 2016.

  1. jds63 Win User

    SATA III SSD shown as SATA II


    If hook it to the SATA 7,6 Port and install this driver Marvell RAID Driver (SATA3) for AHCI Mode, then i believe will see it in IDE ATA\ATAPI Controller. Might be something in BIOS also that enables this for Marvell controller separately, double check there to and for AHCI. I have an use an intel controller and see nothing in storage controllers except Microsoft one as i see in yours in the Device Manager.



    SATA III SSD shown as SATA II [​IMG]
     
    jds63, Feb 8, 2016
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  2. jds63 Win User

    Leave Marvell Console driver, i am not sure about it, try installing other marvel i showed you for IDE ATA. First hook the drives to the appropriate SATA Ports
     
    jds63, Feb 8, 2016
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  3. jds63 Win User
    You may be better off with Intel SATA 2 as mentioned before being better for boot drive then Marvell. Can try the Marvell to see how it works, then go back to the Intel. Said something about buying new PC eventually.

    Article here same board http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/32...device-unknown
     
    jds63, Feb 8, 2016
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  4. Buzzik Win User

    SATA III SSD shown as SATA II

    Marvell Raid Preinstall does not have .exe file, so I cannot run it in windows. I guess Marvell RAID Driver (SATA3) for AHCI Mode is the same one but for after windows installation - will try that one.
     
    Buzzik, Feb 8, 2016
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  5. Buzzik Win User
    I can see my Crusial SSD (just storage) when connected to Marvell 6 or 7 port and it run at 6bg/s, but when I connect my Windows drive I cannot boot up PC

    Update:

    I've just deleted Marvell Console Driver and now I have the same Standart SATA AHCI Controller and under storage no more Marvell. Non bootable drive still works at 6gb/s.
    Why I cant get my windows up on this damn Marvell, I am confused *Huh
    I used to run windows through Marvell on Windows 10 before i updated my BIOS to the latest version on clean windows install, there some additional options appeared Under Marvell controller in BIOS I don't have listed in my manual anymore - must have been changed with an update.

    I might just stick with Intel's, it takes like 15 more seconds to boot up with Marvell enabled in BIOS
     
    Buzzik, Feb 8, 2016
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  6. I had this issue on my laptop as well. I have a Samsung 850 EVO that is SATA III-capable but runs at SATA II (i.e. HDD speeds). I fixed it with a modded BIOS.

    @ Buzzik: Is your SSD directly connected to a SATA/MSATA port on your mobo, or is it in an optical disc drive caddy? I ask because optical drives only run at SATA II speeds at most (I think), so if your SSD is in an optical caddy then your speeds will be limited.
     
    AnonVendetta, Feb 8, 2016
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  7. Buzzik Win User
    Well mine does not run at all. Marvell just can't recognize bootable drive in its port, so I can't start up PC, the rest of drives are fine, just the one with Windows... and yes, it's connected directly to Marvell SATA III inside the case.
    But HWiNFO and Speccy do show that the max transfer mode is SATA II(should be SATA III) and currently used is SATA II.
    Maybe there is something wrong with my SSD, I remember I could not format it during Windows installation, because it was disconnected or something, as I found out later it was Intel's SSD self defense*sarc - you need to disconnect the power cable from SSD for a certain amount of time, then connect it back, and only then it would allow you to format it. *Shock
     
    Buzzik, Feb 8, 2016
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  8. jds63 Win User

    SATA III SSD shown as SATA II

    Yes they are both .exe files which i never recall seeing for this type of file. Usually they are number of files after the extraction of download and then can be installed through the device manager post windows install also. Usually done as a preinstall before Windows installs but can be done through Device Manager afterwards.

    Believe need the Marvell Console Driver in place, told you not to uninstall it afterwards. Never had a board that had 2 controllers and one being SATA 3 and other being SATA 2. I posted pictures of your manual showing it. BIOS updates usually improve support for hardware , sure Gigabyte would make sure drivers worked, but since seeing there is only support up to Windows 7.

    This was the correct one for that controller :
    Marvell RAID Preinstall Driver (SATA3) for AHCI Mode
    Note: Press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy. 1.0.0.1036 0.28 MB 2010/04/29

    Can always call Gigabyte, i have before when needing answers it is not a waste of time, they will help answer questions you have on this and if it can be down correctly or you can go back to Intel where there was no issues and sacrifice some speed lose for now.

    This is there number, select technical support on the prompt 1-626-854-9338
    Give them your board model GA-X58A-UD5 (rev. 2.0)
     
    jds63, Feb 8, 2016
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  9. nanohead Win User
    You'll likely need to make some configuration changes overall. I'd try the following.

    I have the AMD variant of that board, and I can boot from the Marvell adapter
    You're going to have to completely reinstall windows 10, with 1 SSD ONLY connected to the Marvell controller port.

    Test 1:
    Shut the machine down
    Remove everything connected to ALL SATA ports
    Connect an SSD to the Marvell port ONLY
    Power on the machine
    Hit Del to get into BIOS
    See if the motherboard recognizes the drive in the drive table in BIOS
    If NO, then you may have a firmware/BIOS setting to change, OR it just won't be bootable.

    If it DOES recognize the drive in BIOS, then prepare to do a clean reinstall of Windows 10
    When you're doing the clean reinstall, you'll have a couple of possible outcomes.
    1) Windows 10 will load the storage class driver then automatically select the Marvell device driver, so when you select "install windows 10", it will automatically see that disk in the system.
    2) Windows will not see any disks, and will prompt you to "load storage controller driver" (I forget the exact words), in which case, you'll need the Marvell driver on a USB stick plugged into your system

    Download this driver (this guy posted a link to an Asus driver package for the Marvell Driver) Unpack it and move the contents to your USB stick, and navigate to the correct subdirectory where the INF file is, Windows should see it, and attempt to load the driver.

    https://windowsforum.com/resources/m...ad?version=132

    If Windows see the driver, and loads the driver, then it will install on your Marvell SATA 3 connected SSD, and when the BIOS bootstrap handoff takes place afterwards, it will only see a MBR on that disk. It also may be worth trying to do this routine NOT in AHCI mode for the Marvell ports. AHCI has no real impact on performance,

    Sometimes, you need to trick the combo of BIOS, Windows bootloader, etc

    If Windows doesn't see the driver, then post what happens. If you get confused, post where you're getting stuck and I'll try to help

    In my case, it all worked fine, and Windows 10 loaded the controller driver by itself

    In reality, the difference between SATA 2 and 3 speeds on bootup isn't really that different, maybe a few seconds. But its worth a try
     
    nanohead, Feb 9, 2016
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  10. rseiler Win User
    Modded BIOS? Meaning for your PC (if so, why?) or SSD firmware? Was there some further information about this somewhere that led you to do that?

    @ Buzzik: Did you ever figure it out?
     
    rseiler, Mar 19, 2016
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  11. Buzzik Win User
    Nope. I didn't go for Windows reinstall since I already had all installed on my drive, and it's a pain in the ass doing it all over again.
    Please post back here if you have similar issue and find solution.
     
    Buzzik, Mar 20, 2016
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  12. PSGS Win User
    I have the same problem with a Samsung 850 Pro SSD (250GB) in Windows 7 x64.
    SkHynix SSD continuously connected with SATA III.
    WD HD continuously connected with SATA III.
    HP DVD continously connected to SATA III.
    Samsung 850 Pro SSD Sometime SATA III, sometimes SATA II.

    I cannot do very much in the BIOS. Disabled "Link Power Management" in "Intel Rapid Storage Technology" application though. But unfortunately the Samsung reverted back to SATA II again.
     
  13. cereberus Win User

    SATA III SSD shown as SATA II

    Frankly, even with SATA II and a fast SSD, it is virtually impossible to max out the SATA II port.
     
    cereberus, Apr 21, 2017
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  14. PSGS Win User
    Rebooted some time ago now. Did a performance test with the samsung software on de samsung SSD. Immediately after the test, SATA speed changed from III to II. I did the speed test again. There is nearly no difference in speed. The tiny difference is probably just normal variation between tests. And o.k., the 850 Pro is not the fastest SSD arround at this moment, my HKSynix is a lot faster. So "speed-wise" there is nothing to gain for me.
    It would be nice to know however what is going on.
     
  15. dencal Win User
    All SSD reviews differ in opinion to your above quote...having looked at specs between the two the 850 Pro offers the best specs thoughout the range, but all are throttled to a maximum read of 560mbs.

    Below are taken from 2017 Techradar reviews best top ten SSD,s
     
    dencal, Apr 21, 2017
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