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    do I need intel RST without RAID?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zakazak, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. zakazak

    zakazak www.whymacsucks.com

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    Hi , I have a Intel SSD + HDD in my laptop but not in RAID more.. do I need to install the Intel RST utility?

    Thanks
     
    zakazak, Oct 27, 2011
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    User Retired 2 Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    If you have a Sandforce SSD that BSODs on resume-from-sleep, then you'll need the Intel RST driver to correct the problem.
     
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  3. zakazak

    zakazak www.whymacsucks.com

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    nope its a Intel SSD 510.. so no sandforce. So I can simply uninstall it again?
     
    zakazak, Oct 27, 2011
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  4. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    I'd still keep RST, good drivers overall so you might as well keep it. Using RST with my M4 right now and it's working without issues, RST is Intel's SATA drivers, would make sense to use them with an Intel chipset and SSD ;).
     
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  5. maximinimaus

    maximinimaus Notebook Evangelist

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    You need only the driver, not the GUI(Console).
    You can deinstall IRST completely, than install the driver via Device Manager.
    The deinstallation of IRST eliminates a Startup entry and a service.
     
    maximinimaus, Oct 27, 2011
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  6. zakazak

    zakazak www.whymacsucks.com

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    how should I install that driver via the device manager? :eek:
     
    zakazak, Oct 27, 2011
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    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Here you go: Driver Install - Device Manager - Windows 7 Forums

    You can install it with the package for F6 install on Intel's site, just unpack the file you download and browse to the main folder using the method in the link, windows will find the driver on it's own afterwards.

    Remember that method by the way, it can come handy if a driver refuses to install through normal means. CAT 11.7 didn't want to install on my G73 due to the installation of a modded 11.6 video driver, forcing the install through the device manager fixed that.
     
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  8. 3Fees

    3Fees Notebook Deity

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    Yes,if Intel Chipset,Intel RST has ACHI support for SATA, latest release is better.

    Cheers
    3Fees :)
     
    3Fees, Oct 27, 2011
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