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Re: RST 13.2.4.1000 frequently access DVDROM and event viewer reported CDROM...
Hi I'm thinking about updating my RST driver.Currently I'm on version 13.0.3.1001. These are my system specs:Intel I5 4690Asus ROG Maximus VII Ranger(Latest bios 2012)CORSAIR 16GB (2X8GB) 1866MHZ...
View ArticleUpgrade to Intel® Rapid Storage Technology from Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
Hi Joe Intel, I have an Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller and I am using Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. At http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imsm/sb/CS-034096.htm it states: To upgrade to...
View ArticleRapid Storage Technology interferes with SMART data of hard drives
I installed Rapid Storage Technology from the motherboard CDROM to solve a problem with wiping (secure erase) a 530 SSD. It fixed the problem, but then I started WD's Lifeguard to verify SMART status...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade to Intel® Rapid Storage Technology from Intel® Matrix Storage...
Hello TFS, it is important to tell you that Intel® Matrix Storage Manager is an older software version of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology. You can keep using Matrix, however Rapid is easier to use...
View ArticleRe: HDD click (excessive load-unload cycles)
This reproduces on my system with the latest iRST driver version (13.5.0.1056). The APM value resets to 80h at each reboot, causing the problem described with my Samsung HDD. Manually disabling the APM...
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Re: Rapid Storage Technology interferes with SMART data of hard drives
Baroque-quest, we understand that once a RAID structure is created using the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology you cannot view the S.M.A.R.T. values of hard disk driveS.M.A.R.T. means Self-Monitoring,...
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Re: RST 13.2.4.1000 frequently access DVDROM and event viewer reported CDROM...
When updating drivers it is important to verify the driver release notes and know the reason why you are updating the software. If there is no need to update the software then it is not necessary to do...
View ArticleRe: HDD click (excessive load-unload cycles)
The same happens on my system. With version 12.9.0.1001 everything is alright.From 13.1 and up every couple of seconds hdd clicks. System prec.OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64bitMotherboard: Z87-G43 GAMING (with...
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Re: Random drive fails with new Matrix Storage Manager 8.9
Just so everyone knows this problem still bites - I spent the last 2 weeks strugglingwith failures in a Raid 5 system that had been flawless for years. After a hard drive replacementwe used 8.9.xxxx...
View ArticleIntel RST Write Performance Has Fallen Off - Dual SSD RAID1, Writes at 40...
I built an HTPC off of an Asus P8H77-i motherboard. It has dual 60 GB SSDs in RAID1 and 4x 4TB WD Reds in R5. About 6 months ago, I was able to get 600+ MB/s writes on RAID1 and 350+ on RAID5. However,...
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How do I create a Volume for RST and keep all of my files?
I have been following the instructions as best as I can, and I am still at a loss. I have installed all the necessary software, set my SATA mode to RAID, put the two drives (my main slower drive with...
View ArticleRe: How do I create a Volume for RST and keep all of my files?
Hi DCN, the steps you are trying at the end are intended to create a RAID 1 volume, which is different from the SSD acceleration / Intel® Smart Response Technology.Furthermore, I regret to inform you...
View ArticleRe: How do I create a Volume for RST and keep all of my files?
I'm really confused then. Why is it plastered all over the box, and I'm able to turn RST on in the BIOS if I can't use it? Is there any alternative that I can use? Or am I out of luck?
View ArticleRe: Intel RST Write Performance Has Fallen Off - Dual SSD RAID1, Writes at 40...
It is possible you are not getting TRIM from the Intel® Chipset to the SSDs.You may need to mount each drive in different SATA controller or computer and optimize it there.Check the following...
View ArticleRe: Matrix Storage Manager Raid 1 Problem
Please note that RAID 1 is going to mirror all data on both disks meaning that if you set both disks to Non-Raid all information should be in the HDD disks. If Kaspersky modified a registry key it can...
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Re: Server 2008 Standard Intel Rapid Storage Technologie
Hello MatFab, Please note that the drivers and software used on servers is very sensitive to compatibility issues therefore it is necessary for you to get the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology driver...
View ArticleRe: Intel RST Write Performance Has Fallen Off - Dual SSD RAID1, Writes at 40...
Thanks, so TRIM won't run over RAID? I did break the array trying to go back to single disk mode. Is there any way to tell RST when the RAID1 is degraded to just send the remaining good disk back as a...
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Re: Intel RST Write Performance Has Fallen Off - Dual SSD RAID1, Writes at 40...
You were right, and further research seems to elude to that RST doesn't TRIM RAID1 at all (although RAID0 it does). Such a shame... What I did was: 1. Removed one SSD from that system and put it into...
View ArticleRe: Rapid Storage Technology interferes with SMART data of hard drives
Okay, I guess I did not explain myself very well. This is a system without RAID storage. All it has is an internal 530 used as a system drive and an internal WD Black used for data files. Both are...
View ArticleExtreme low HDD write performance when enable RST with SSD Cache on Q87
Hi, HP EliteDesk 800 G1 desktop PC with Q87 Chipset. OROM version 12.5.0.1815 in RAID Mode. OS running Windows 7 64 Bit. RST Driver Version 13.2.4.1000 With SATA3 HDD ONLY, HDD Sequence read/write :...
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