e-Drive Limitations
What should I watch out for when using e-DRIVE?
When using e-DRIVE, pay attention to the following information:
- It can be used only with Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
- All Encrypted Hard Drives must be attached to non-RAID controllers to function properly.
- For Encrypted SSDs used as data drives:
•The drive must be in an uninitialized state.
•The drive must be in a security inactive state.
- For Encrypted SSD used as startup drives:
•The drive must be in an uninitialized state.
•The drive must be in a security inactive state.
•The computer must be UEFI 2.3.1 based and have the EFI_STORAGE_SECURITY_COMMAND_PROTOCOL defined.
(This protocol is used to allow programs running in the EFI boot services environment to send security protocol commands to the drive).
•The computer must have the Compatibility Support Module (CSM) disabled in UEFI.
•The computer must always boot natively from UEFI.