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    UX32A: Fresh Install on HDD, What to do with iSSD?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by tmt64, Nov 29, 2012.

  1. tmt64

    tmt64 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've read that by default, the iSSD is used for express cache to quickly wake the system. I don't need it to store files and I want to keep using it as express cache. What do I need to do with the iSSD if I'm doing a clean windows 8 install?
     
    tmt64, Nov 29, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I believe it is handled on a bios level, so if the hard drive has not changed you would be good to go.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 29, 2012
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    Yep. The configuration is embedded, so wiping the hard drive should not affect the iSSD functionality as per your concern. :)
     
    Prostar Computer, Nov 29, 2012
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    Treat it the same way as a raid setup basically.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 29, 2012
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    Did you ever get this working? Did you install ExpressCache after Windows 8 install without errors? Does Intel Rapid Storage, assuming you installed that, show you the drive is accelerating or just 'Your system is functioning normally'?
     
    dusf, May 8, 2013
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