yep random drive failures is the issue! I have tried to update the RAID controller and can run RST in Windows but the ROM seems to be stuck at 8.9? I am running a Gigabyte X58 Motherboard with the very latest BIOS. Do I need to destroy this RAID and then re create with the Windows Intel Rapid Storage Tech?
cant get a screen print of the ROM at the moment. I have managed to get most of the data!