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    Drivers question

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by poskok, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. poskok

    poskok Notebook Consultant

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    Just re-installed windows and drivers from the disc. But I do not see Intel rapid storage technology driver on the included drivers CD.　I know I can download it from Malibal site support section, but do I even need them. I have already installed most of the programs and everything is running fine.
     
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  2. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    You don't need them, but if you're running an SSD you'll get a speed boost (and corresponding jump in WEI, if that matters to you) among other things. HDD's benefit as well, but it's not as noticeable.

     
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    poskok Notebook Consultant

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    So I can just install them at any time ( download from Malibal support ) I mean it is not something that has to be installed right after the chip set drivers or something like that. Not using SSD though, just the usual 500GB, 7200rpm drive.
     
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    No, they're not required. Recommended yes, but required, nope. Chipset drivers are highly recommended though.
     
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    No, no, not what I meant ;) . I meant, do they need to be installed in certain order. I did follow instructions in the manual and installed everything in the suggested order; chipset drivers, video drivers and so on. I skipped these Intel rapid storage ones because they were not on the disc. They were supposed to be installed towards the end after most others. In other words there should be no detriment in installing them now after everything else including most apps are already on the drive?
     
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    None whatsoever, and as was pointed out, since you're not using an SSD, RST is not necessary. You need the regular chipset driver, as that controls USB and other basic hardware. RST is specifically for SATA and storage devices.
     
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    Ryan NBR Moderator

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    Chipset drivers should be installed first, the others don't really matter in terms of order.

    I install RST since I use an SSD and it provides some newer SATA drivers.(Or seems to, when I go check in device manager.)
     
    Ryan, Feb 14, 2012
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