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    intel matrix storage manager - g1s

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by klonopin, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. klonopin

    klonopin Notebook Geek

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    Is this program needed? anyone know what it does?

    i have it uninstalled.. didnt plan on setting up any raid backup systems.. I've been noticing that windows stutters/freezes every few seconds when my external e-sata drive is writing something. was wondering if this is normal or if maybe uninstalling storage manager is related?
     
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    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    You don't need it if you're not running RAID. It's an application used by Intel motherboards to manage RAID setups.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 24, 2007
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Stuttering issues have been related to Asus Data Security Manager -- although that's not related to eSATA. Perhaps try removing that one and see if the issues dissapear.
     
    E.B.E., Jul 24, 2007
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  4. klonopin

    klonopin Notebook Geek

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    Oh yeah data security manager was one of the first things to go... It only happens when data is being written to the drive.. i kind of thought it was normal but it doesnt do it with usb 2.0. i may just stick with usb 2.0 even though i spent $17 on an e-sata cord.
     
    klonopin, Jul 24, 2007
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    niGht kiD .. beach boy ♫

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    What is RAID?
     
    niGht kiD, Jul 25, 2007
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    LiveDesign Notebook Evangelist

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    Basically it hooks up two or more hard dries together. The hard drives work together to store all of your data.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID
     
    LiveDesign, Jul 26, 2007
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    The3DLink Notebook Guru

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    I know this is an old thread, but... I found this trying to enable write caching/enhanced performance boxes on my drive because I thought I wasn't getting the performance I should be. I have a G1S-X1 (w/ 160gb Hitachi 5400rpm). Found out that when Intel Matrix Storage Manager is installed, you can't have control over those properties in device manager. But, I found this on Intel's site:

    http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/matrixstorage_sb.htm

    "Intel Matrix Storage Technology provides benefits to users of a single drive as well. Storage performance is improved through Native Command Queuing (NCQ), harnessing the quad DMA controllers in the hardware, and optimized hardware & software tuning. For mobile systems, longer battery life is enabled through Link Power Management (LPM) which can reduce the power consumption of the chipset and SATA* hard drive. To warn of possible hard drive failures, SMART alerting is provided, notifying users when the drive detects potential oncoming failure. For those who wish to later upgrade to RAID capabilities, a system with Intel Matrix Storage Technology pre-installed allows a simplified upgrade to any supported RAID level from a single drive without having to reinstall the operating system or incur any downtime."

    Sounds good, but I'm not sure what's better. Uninstalling Intel MSM, and enabling write caching. Or just keeping it as is... If I had the time/programs, I'd do a bench
     
    The3DLink, May 13, 2008
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