Intel RST 11.5

Has anyone tried on their Z ?

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=21593
it's dated 07/24/2012

 

Installed. It works, but does not seem to change anything as far as performance is concerned.

Just to add, it was installed on a S13.

 

Is this the version that's supposed to bring TRIM to RAID 0?

 

Yes, but just not sure if we need windows 8 to enable trim on raid 0

 

I am currently investigating if these drivers finally enable us to get TRIM to our SSD RAIDs for better long-term write speeds. This includes how to bring this stuff to older generations like the 2010 VAIO Z. Stay tuned.

 

Looking forward to seeing your results!

 

I'm running it on my VPCZ1. Performance doesn't seem to be significantly worse or better.

 

The DVD doesn't seem to power off on VPCZ1 with this version. Rolled back to 10.8. The version 11 packages are clearly for desktop boards at the moment.

 

It's probably because it comes up as a different type of device in 11.5.

Does the DVD drive power off in Intel Rapid Storage 11.2?

 

You are right.
Yes, on 11.2 it does, since the RAID array keeps its type. On 11.5 it switches to a SCSI array.

 

Upon installing 11.5, windows cannot boot past the logo screen. Anyone experiencing this?
VPC-Z1, Win 7 Pro 64bit
BIOS R30

 

Which exact Intel RST 11.5 build did you install? Is it the newest (now recalled) 11.5.0.1207? That version worked for me, but has a memory leak.

 

Yup. 11.5.0.1207.

I first uninstalled 10.8, restarted, then proceeded to 11.5.0.1207. After that, windows won't boot up past the logo screen. I thought mainly bec the description for the download link ( http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=21593) was for desktop boards, but it seems other vaio z owners installed theirs successfully.

 

I think these just aren't meant for the Intel 5 series chipsets. The drivers only mention mainboards with a 6 or 7 series chipset in their compatibility list. All the other chipsets are stuck on 11.0.

 

11.6 is up on Intel's site. Installed. Will see how it goes.

 

Ah, finally release notes are available!

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...ldID=21852&lang=eng&OSVersion= &DownloadType=

 

Very curious about whether these will be 100% compatible with the z21's raid 0

 

That was apparently true for previous 11.X versions, but see the release notes/Read Me file and it does say it supports series 5 chipsets.

Thank you namaiki - you have come through again! Have you updated to 11.6?

After creating a bullet proof backup or disk image, why not just install it, see if it fires up (I think it will, since earlier versions did on namaiki's Z1) and check for TRIM support. I will personally see to it that you are rewarded for being the pioneer.

Pyr0: we need you to weigh in here!

 

I have installed this on the S13P. It locked up my laptop on the first reboot. Forced it to shutdown and worked fine every since.

I have noticed that it this driver causes the optical drive to re-initialise every time file explorer is refreshed. It did not happen with the Lenovo 11.2 drivers. Otherwise, works perfectly.

 

Unfortunately, I'm depending too much on a working primary laptop right now... My spare BZ isn't capable of functioning as a failover right away.

 

Totally understandable. I would do it but my spare Z is lent out. I'm just curious as to whether this will support TRIM in RAID0. Pyr0 had said that it wouldn't but now the Readme shows support for 5 and 7 chipsets.

 

Do mind quoting where it says that? I can't find this information. 11.x supports older chipsets but only series 7 is capable of trim in raid0. Source: trial in practice on different systems.

 

7 series chipset is the stuff around the i7, right? 2620M?

 

No. Series 5 ist 1st Gen core I (arrandale), 6 is 2nd Gen (i3/5/7-2xxx, sandy bridge) and 7 is 3rd Gen (i3/5/7-3xxx, ivy bridge) processor series. It is the platform chipset that works together with the CPU.

 

Well, it's entirely possible that I am misreading the information on which I based my reference. In fact, nowhere in the document does it mention support for TRIM. But it was in the Readme file that is linked in this Intel download page that I found reference to the chipsets supported by 11.5:



This is what the top of this page looks like:

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Operating Systems: Windows Server 2008 *, Windows 7 *, Windows 8*, Windows Server 2008 R2*

etc..."

The readme link goes to a file that begins as follows:

"Installation Readme for * Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (Intel(R) RST). * * Refer to the system requirements for the operating * systems supported by Intel Rapid Storage Technology. * * This document makes references to products developed by * Intel. There are some restrictions on how these products * may be used, and what information may be disclosed to * others. Please read the Disclaimer section at the bottom * of this document, and contact your Intel field * representative if you would like more information.etc..."

and a bit further down the page:

This document contains the following sections: 1. Overview 2. System Requirements 3. Language Support 4. Determining the System Mode 5. Installing the Software 6. Verifying Installation of the Software 7. Advanced Installation Instructions 8. Identifying the Software Version Number 9. Uninstalling the Software 10. Entering the Option ROM User Interface 11. Option ROM RAID Volume Management 12. Options to RESET the RAID volume in Option ROM 13. Verifying the Version of the Option ROM Software ************************************************************ * 1. OVERVIEW ************************************************************ Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology is designed to provide functionality for the following Storage Controllers: RAID Controllers: - Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller - Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller - Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller - Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller AHCI Controllers: - Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) 5 Series/3400 Series SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) 5 Series 4 Port SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) ICH10D/DO SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) ICH7M/MDH SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA AHCI Controller ************************************************************ * 2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ************************************************************ 1. The system must contain one of the Intel controllers listed in section 1 above and one of the following processors: - Intel(R) vPro - Intel(R) Celeron - Intel(R) Pentium I didn't mean to sound authoritative as to the relevance of this information to 11.5 support for TRIM in RAID0; I was just reacting to your earlier comment that (I thought) stated that 11.X does not support both chipset series 5 and 7.

Why do you think I sent out the dog whistle for you to wegih in, Pyr0?!

 

Unfortunately, general package compatibility/support for the chipset and TRIM support are two different things. At this time, only the series 7 chipset supports TRIM on RAID0, it is doubtful they will provide that compatibility for earlier chipsets.

 

I was afraid of that. To channel Pyr0, I haven't found a source of that information either. Has Intel or anyone else put out a statement about this?

EDIT: just re-read Pyro's post on the other Intel 11.X and TRIM thread:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/son...rt-raid0-ssds-but-only-series-7-chipsets.html