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    Intel ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller driver version for M11x-R1?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Docsteel, Dec 24, 2010.

  1. Docsteel

    Docsteel Vast Alien Conspiracy

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    Curious if anyone knows, is there a later driver for the Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller? Mine shows 8.9.4.1004, this sounds a bit old... I added an OCZ Vertex 2 120GB SSD, and my CrystalDiskMarks seem a bit low (about 20% off). This could be normal, I am still learning about the ways SSD drives behave.

    BTW, I cloned the HDD, not a fresh install of Windows 7, does it make that big a difference in this case?
     
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    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    True.

    Intel® ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
    Driver Provider: Intel
    Driver Date: 3/03/2010
    Driver Version: 9.6.0.1014

    I installed the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology on an M11xR1 with a Seagate 500GB HDD.

    No particular reason to install the above. I just went through a phase of "Look at me I'm installing stuff on my M11xR1".

    In hindsight there was no benefit for me in installing Rapid Storage Technology.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Dec 24, 2010
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