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    IRST not found on Dell site

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Chaos92, Nov 24, 2011.

  1. Chaos92

    Chaos92 Notebook Consultant

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    Trying to download the intel rapid storage technology driver from the dell driver site but it says file not found. I was able to get all the other drivers.

    Can anyone please give me a link to this driver? I want the one dell put up on their site?

    Since it is only 9mb maybe someone could upload it on mediafire and provide a link?
     
    Chaos92, Nov 24, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    The size was different from the one given on dell site so was a little unsure. But since the wizard gave the link, i guess it is ok. :D
     
    Chaos92, Nov 24, 2011
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    Chaos92, Nov 24, 2011
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    Yeah should be. The IRST in the Intel site is a newer version so the sizes are different. I recommend the Intel one anyway. I dunno about the free-fall, I don't use it as I don't have any platter HDD's in my system.
     
    widezu69, Nov 24, 2011
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    Quick question, Is the IRST really required for the laptop?
     
    Toledano, Nov 25, 2011
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    I really does help. Some people report loads of blue screens when using SandForce based SSD's without it. I totally recommend it. There will be an updated version coming which gives RAID SSD users trim.
     
    widezu69, Nov 25, 2011
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    Um...I haven't installed my SSD yet, haha, but is it good for HDD's?
     
    Toledano, Nov 25, 2011
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    Not sure. I'd install it anyway. It doesn't interfere. Hardly takes up any resources. Win win really.
     
    widezu69, Nov 25, 2011
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