Win 8.1 Update 1 --> LSI Driver = Code 10

Question

Prior to the Update 1 for Win 8.1 there is was no issue with the "LSI Adatper, SAS2 2008 Falcon" driver.  The device is a IBM M1015 cross flashed using the "IT Firmware" as LSI 9211-8i.  Post the update the drive "Code 10"'s.  You can Disable / Enable the driver in Windows Device Manager and it is then fine but on the next reboot it will "Code 10" again.  

I've tried:

• Updated the MB BIOS to the latest version
• Updated the card to the latest LSI IT FW/BIOS & Driver
• Uninstalled / Reinstalled in Safe mode
• ...even purchased a new PSU incase it was flaky 

If I rollback to prior to Update 1 then it is fine.

If I reboot the PC it will Code 10, but many times it will load correctly if I do a Cold boot (power down, power up).

Thanks

Nathan

Answer 1

The fix wouldn't install for me.

For anyone interested, it looks like the AVSForum thread has moved here:

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/26-home-theater-computers/1438027-mfusick-s-how-build-affordable-30tb-flexraid-media-server-information-requested-115.html

Answer 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by techmattr 

A possible official fix to the quoted issue. This was posted on a few forums a couple weeks ago. I didn't see it until now. I haven't tested this either.

A hotfix is available to fix restart problems after you install update rollup 2919355 in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2

https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2966870

So while Microsoft took a stance of "it's not our problem", at least they were actually working on a fix behind the scenes.

Thanks for the post! Tested using the P19 8.1 64 Bit Driver (non storport) and now get the same behaviour as the -storport diver, eg:

• No Code 10's 
• Quick Startup from Cold Boot (20sec) 
• Slow Startup from Warm Boot (2:20sec)