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Intel RST where is SSD Acceleration ?

r3un1on
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Hi,

i have Changed my System to Intel Gen9 and now i see Intel RST Software Version 16.7.0.1009 has no more Option for SSD Acceleration

I have 2x1TB HDD configured to Raid 0 and i want my SSD 60GB use for Acceleration. But i can not activate it

Can you please help me ?

Thanks

This is my System:

ASUS ROG STRIX Z390-E Gaming

Intel i7-9700k

16GB DDR4

2x1TB HDD Seagate Raid 0

1x60GB SSD (is only for Acceleration)

NVIDIA GTX 1080

Soundblaster Z

Windows 10 Pro x64

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idata
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Hello igpu,

 

 

Thank you for posting on the Intel ® communities.

 

 

I would like to begin by mentioning that this feature is end-of-life and is no longer supported beginning with the Intel(R) RST 16.0 product line. That is the reason why you are unable to find the acceleration option.

 

 

You could uninstall the current version of Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology and install the version 15.9 which still has the acceleration support:

 

 

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27400/Intel-Rapid-Storage-Technology-Intel-RST-User-Interface-and-Driver?product=55005 https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27400/Intel-Rapid-Storage-Technology-Intel-RST-User-Interface-and-Driver?product=55005

 

 

Or else, we have a product that accelerates the access as well, called Intel ® Optane Memory. Here is a link where you can find more information:

 

 

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/optane-memory.html https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/optane-memory.html

 

 

I hope this helps.

 

 

 

Regards,

 

David V

 

 

Intel Customer Support Technician

 

Under Contract to Intel Corporation
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r3un1on
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Hallo David,

thank you for your answer.

I have not Optane Memory and i dont want buy it. I want later buy SSD M2 NVME.

I have Windows 10 Pro Version 1809. If i want install the IRST V15, my Windows sad this Driver is old. Optimal Driver is allready installed.

You think can i only install the IRST Software without IAStore Driver ?

Regards,

igpu

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idata
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Hello igpu,

 

 

In this case, it is not possible to only install the software. This is because the driver changes different things from the way Rapid Storage Technology behaves, this means that the interface must change to reflect those differences.

 

 

The message you are getting could be due to the system not allowing an older version of the software/driver. I also checked the motherboard manufacturer's website and the only version available for your chipset is the 16.5 which is part of the ones that don't support the SSD acceleration option.

 

 

 

Regards,

 

David V

 

 

Intel Customer Support Technician

 

Under Contract to Intel Corporation
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OFons
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Hi there,

I have a probook 450 G5 with processor i7-8550U along with a HDD and a SSD.

 

After installing Intel RST, I dont see an option to accelerate my HDD.

Could you please tell me what's wrong ?

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r3un1on
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Hallo David,

Thank you for your Tips.

 

Yes my Motherboard IRST Firmware is Version 16.5. So I have no more chance with a SATA SSD to accelerate my hard drive that's a shame. Well then I will soon buy an M2 SSD PCI-E.

Regards

 

igpu
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