Answer

SATA7~8 is controlled by external SATA controller and default is AHCI mode, you have to change the "External SATA 6Gb/s Controller Mode to IDE mode to be able to bootup properly.

Go to bios setup >>Settings >> Advanced >> Integrated Peripherals >> External SATA 6Gb/s Controller Mode >> change to "IDE".

Models

  • Z97-GD65 GAMING
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  • Z97 MPOWER MAX AC
  • Z97 GAMING 7
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