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#2326 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:25 am

@MDM:
According to >this< ASUS Support guide only the latest 11th Gen Intel CPUs ("Tiger Lake") do support the new Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) technology.
Supposedly advantage of the VMD technology: Optimization of the storage devices data processing and decrease of the power consumption (good for notebooks).

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#2327 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:30 am (Last edited: Tue Oct 27, 2020 2:31 am)

@Fernando
The newest VMD, but not the first, see >here<. In fact it is even older and at the base of the X299 VROC technology...

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#2328 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Wed Oct 28, 2020 5:29 am (Last edited: Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:38 pm)

Hello,
I am having trouble while trying to enable Optane HHD acceleration.
I am getting the error code: 0xA0070015, An unknown error occurred while an operation was in progress. This operation could not be completed.

Currently using the Intel RST driver version: 17.8.8.1072 and the EFI BIOS modules: 17.8.3.4687
https://ibb.co/wS8wmbW
https://ibb.co/RNDLhsM

Got 1GB of unallocated space for the Optane run on my HDD.
Thanks for your help.

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#2329 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:28 pm (Last edited: Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:38 pm)

Zitat von Safado2 im Beitrag #2328
Got 1GB of unallocated space for the Optane run on my HDD.

Unless they changed something Optane is all or nothing, it takes over the entire Optane drive.

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#2330 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Fri Oct 30, 2020 2:00 am

17.5.9.1040 is the last version that supports the following device IDs (without modding)

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A102&CC_0106.DeviceDesc = "Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller"
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A103&CC_0106.DeviceDesc = "Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller"

Could you consider adding it to the first page?

Note: 17.7.0.1006 is also compatible but is has a older build date.

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#2331 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Fri Oct 30, 2020 6:56 am (Last edited: Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:25 am)

The total optane storage amount is dedicated one it is enabled but in my case it wont work
I have tried with another driver and the same error code shows up.

Any help?
Thanks

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#2332 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:42 am

@TigRex:

Zitat von TigTex im Beitrag #2330
17.5.9.1040 is the last version that supports the following device IDs (without modding)

You can get even the latest original Intel RST drivers working with an Intel 100-Series chipset System (maybe not at its best), if you force the installation by using the "Have Disk" button. So you can test the function and the performance of all Intel RST AHCI/RAID drivers without having to use a mod+signed driver.

Zitat von TigTex im Beitrag #2330
Could you consider adding it to the first page?

I will do it, if I get a proof, that the Intel RST driver v17.5.9.1040 runs better with an Intel 100-Chipset series system than the ones I have recommended >here< after having done a lot of tests with my own Z170 system.
Please keep in mind, that the latest drivers are not automaticly the best (especially not for older systems). This is pariticularly valid for Intel's RST drivers.

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#2333 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:51 am (Last edited: Tue Nov 17, 2020 1:38 am)

Intel Rapid Storage Technology 18.0.1.1138.2 (>18.0.1.1138.1)

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#2334 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:35 pm (Last edited: Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:40 pm)

I am confused about the naming of IRST drivers ? At the moment I have IRST 17.8.0.1065. There is a warning on the top of the main application window telling this application will be discontinued. What has been discontinued since the newer IRST version, 17.9.4.1017, is offered on the support page of my motherboard (Asus ROG Maximus X Hero, Z370 chipset) ??? In addition here and also on the Intel download site there is even a newer one 18.0.1.1138.
I have just one PCI NVMe SSD (Samsung SSD 970 Pro) in the PCIe x4 slot, two optical drives and one HDD in SATA ports. I don't have any Optane memory modules. The OS is Windows 10, 20H2, 19042.630. Everything works well.

I would highly appreciate if someone could explain me the following:

1. What has Intel changed since 17.8.0.1065 when even the name is the same ("Intel Rapid Storage Technology") ?;
2. Although I do not have Optane memory module, the RST installed "Intel Optane Pinning Explorer Extensions" as visible in Programs and Features applet in Control Panel. However, right clicking a folder in Windows explorer reveals no such extension ? Is it due to actually missing Optane memory module ?
3. Is it all right to install the newer versions ? I am asking as there is a warning in red letters here: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL), stating that 17.9 series of IRST drivers may overtake the control of "of all M.2/PCIe connected not RAIDed NVMe SSDs". I do not have any RAID configured;
4. How can I recognize if IRST overtook the control of my NVMe SSD in PCIe x4 slot ?
5. How can I find the RAID ROM version ?

Sorry for many questions.
Best regards.

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#2335 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Mon Nov 16, 2020 12:44 pm

As far as i know the newer versions released by intel are meant to be installed on newer systems. For example my laptop (gf63 8rd - i7 8gen) won't support it and the installer also says that the system is not compatible.

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#2336 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Mon Nov 16, 2020 1:59 pm

Zitat von Borko im Beitrag #2334
There is a warning on the top of the main application window telling this application will be discontinued.

Ignore it, don't touch anything!

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#2337 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:15 pm (Last edited: Mon Nov 16, 2020 11:59 pm)

@westlake:
Can you please re-upload the latest Intel RST VMD Drivers & Software Set? Your link is not working for me.

@Borko
Here are my answers:
1. Regading the changelog of the different Intel RST development branches you should better ask Intel.
2. I generally do not recommend to install the Intel RST Software, if the on-board Intel SATA Controller is running in AHCI mode.
3. No, the newest Intel RST drivers are not automaticly the best for all systems with an Intel chipset.
4. You can recognize it by checking the function and performance of your NVMe SSD.
5. The easiest way is to let the UBU tool show the Option ROM module version of the latest BIOS, which has been released by the manufacturer for your mainboard.

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#2338 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:05 pm (Last edited: Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:16 pm)

@Fernando:

Zitat von Fernando
>64bit Intel RST AHCI/RAID/NVMe Drivers v18.30.1.1138 WHQL< (>MIRROR<)
These drivers are dated 08/03/2020, WHQL certified and usable with Win10 x64 from v1703 up. Only Intel Chipsets from 300-Series up are supported.

Cannot be installed on MSI GF63 8RD - i7-8750h with an intel chipset HM370 - is it supposed to work on desktops only ?

Later edit: winver - 20H2 19042.630

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#2339 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:21 pm (Last edited: Mon Nov 16, 2020 4:13 pm)

Zitat von MDM im Beitrag #2336
Zitat von Borko im Beitrag #2334
There is a warning on the top of the main application window telling this application will be discontinued.
Ignore it, don't touch anything!

What do you exactly mean ? The warning is just a link for an explanation which I don't understand. Or you mean I should not install any newer IRST ? Should I uninstall even the existing IRST drivers and software 17.8.0.1065 ?

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#2340 | RE: Intel RST/RSTe Drivers (latest: v18.30.1.1138 WHQL/v7.0.0.2286 WHQL) datum

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:39 pm (Last edited: Tue Nov 17, 2020 12:02 am)

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #2337
@Borko
Here are my answers:
2. I generally do not recommend to install the Intel RST Software, if the on-board Intel SATA Controller is running in AHCI mode.
4. You can recognize it by checking the function and performance of your NVMe SSD.

Could you please explain in more detail what do you mean by "checking the function and performance of my NVMe SSD" . It is under the control of Samsung NVMe driver 3.3.1 and is not listed at all in IRST main window. Only SATA devices are listed there (two optical drives and a HDD). Do you mean benchmarks ?
Yes, the onboard SATA controller is running in AHCI mode, not RAID. If in that case you do not recommend the Intel IRST software at all, would it be better to uninstall the RST software completely as an unnecessary thing ?

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