1. It was a windows upgrade from 7. I did notice the RTS packages install some version of windows framework or files relating to framework why would it not install 3.5 if it was required? If the Framework 3.5 did not carry over in the upgrade process would that indicate a incompatibility with windows 10? Should I Install framework 3.5 and give the RST software another go? Windows features indicates only part of framework 3.5 is turned on with the Square box filled in but not checked

2. I never tried installing drivers with RST software installed because of the constant BSOD the software had to be removed before trying another version of the software/driver or in worst case scenario a system restore. But with that said after RST manager's were "uninstalled" the drivers packaged with the software functioned normally with the exception of RST 14.xxxxx not booting into windows at all requiring the system restored,that was the first driver package i tried to use when my RST software failed to load after windows 10 upgrade.

3. I noticed the system still had my Original Raid Driver stored under "have disk" so the O.S. had to have been installed on that driver . I'm not sure if this is why the 11.6 driver performs significantly better than the windows 10 13.2xxx driver.

4. Intels update utility no longer supports my chipset, Before it stopped offering my chipset updates the 11.6.0.1030 driver was the last recommended driver and to be honest seems to be the best. I noticed you did not test that specific driver in your bench runs, perhaps you can confirm my results?

I uninstalled framework 3.5 and reinstalled it, it still listed as a filled box with only part of the features on. I have a feeling that won't solve the BSOD's in the RST manager. kinda don't even want to attempt it unless you can assure me it wont bsod lol :-(

Note- after framework was uninstalled on reboot windows prompted me that some apps on my pc need framework 3.5 to run and I just installed it from the window prompt.

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #919

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Zitat von MadOblivion im Beitrag #918

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kinda don't even want to attempt it unless you can assure me it wont bsod lol :-(

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I cannot assure you that.

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Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #904

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If I were you, I would install the Intel RST(e) Drivers & Software Set v11.7.4.1001 WHQL and to "downgrade" this way the currently running Intel RAID driver v13.2.0.1022 to a version, which natively fully supports the Intel X58 Chipset.
Question: Which Intel RAID ROM version is within your BIOS?
The best matching would be v11.6.0.1702.
Regards
Dieter (alias Fernando)

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you kinda avoided my last question about the RST software.

rom vs driver, in most all your bench runs it seemed to me you tried to find rom/driver as close you possibly could.

13.0d to a 13.0 rom
13.1d to a 13.1 rom
13.2d to a 13.2 rom
13.5d to a 13.5 rom

You let it stray a tick on a few drivers but from what i could tell you tried to keep the roms as close as possible to the majority of tested driver.


that's basically why i asked.

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #924

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Zitat von MadOblivion im Beitrag #923

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you kinda avoided my last question about the RST software.

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I use the Intel RST Software just for a moment to enable the Write-Back Caching feature and then uninstall it.

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rom vs driver, in most all your bench runs it seemed to me you tried to find rom/driver as close you possibly could.

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Yes, but Intel has developed their Intel RAID drivers of the v11.7 series by using the Intel RAID ROM v11.6.0.1702. Intel has never released a separate Intel RAID ROM for the Intel RST drivers v11.7.x.xxxx.

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Write-Back Caching feature? Can you make a screenshot? Never saw that or what do mean?

First I want to say thank you! You made my day earlier. Ive been messing around with my two 500GB Samsung EVO 850s in a Raid 0 array (Windows write cache buffer off and Write back cache mode enabled) with for a couple days now and I could not solve the issue. Anywhere from 1-10 minutes after bootup my Raid 0 drive would shoot up to 100% usage and stay there forcing me to reboot only to have it happen again. This only happened when Windows write cache buffer was disabled and Write back cache mode was enabled as soon as I'd set it back to default OS settings (Windows 8.1, Freshly installed) the issue was gone.
Came across your site looking for an answer and I noticed you had a newer driver than the official Intel site (Intel RST(e) Drivers & Software Set v14.6.0.1029 WHQL dated 08/04/2015) figured what the heck if Raid 0's gonna give me this much issue I'll just take a chance, cuz I'm gonna have to reformat anyways to remove my Raid 0 configuration. Luckily it solved all my problems (that I can tell so far).
You recommend flashing my motherboard bios with the "Intel RST(e) RAID ROM v14.5.0.2241 ROM" however you also state: " I do not offer here any "Universally TRIM modified" variant of the Intel RAID ROM modules v14.x.x.xxxx, because older (up to 7-Series) Intel Chipset RAID systems are not fully supported by the Intel RST(e) drivers of the v14 line." From what it sounds like to me, if i flash my bios with this ROM, ill lose trim support in my RAID array, correct??

I'm on an Asus X-99 Deluxe motherboard with an i7-5820K and 2x 500GB Samsung 850 EVOs in RAID 0. Ive used Trimchecker and it currently states that TRIM is working for my setup (Asus also states this motherboard supports TRIM in Raid 0). My question is then, is it even worth it to risk flashing this ROM?? Because to me from how I am interpreting it, I'll lose TRIM support and I'm not sure if ill gain any performance HD wise.

Greetings Fernando,
Thank you for devoting your time and brain power to this endeavour, it is greatly appreciated. I'm wondering if you would give your opinion on a problem I am having with installing the Intel RST(e) AHCI/RAID Drivers & Software Set v11.7.4.1001 WHQL from your first page post (not the modified drivers). I have a Supermicro X7DBI+ motherboard that utilizes the Intel 5000 Series Chipset with the Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.6.4.1002 ESB2. I want to install the Intel Control Center so I can set up email alerts for when a hard drive dies (I have them in RAID 1). I was able to install the 64bit Intel RST(e) AHCI/RAID Drivers v11.7.4.1001 WHQL driver through Device Manager, but when I try to install the setup.exe (running as Administrator), I get the following message, "this computer does not meet the minimum requirements for installing the software".
From my searching online, the only thing I could find that would explain this is if the BIOS was not set to AHCI or RAID, but in my case it is; the RAID 1 array has been created and Windows 2008 R2 installed on it without the need for a driver. I am wondering if you know of a way to get around this error message or something else that could explain why it is occurring OR, could tell me how to install the Intel Control Center manually since there is an application folder with what seems like all the requisite .exe's and .dll's.
I also need this because Windows Update doesn't work properly (it's just stuck in an endless loop and never comes back with updates, and it has never run, this is a fresh new install), and from what I can tell searching for this problem, it is because Intel RST isn't installed and needs to be. If you have any other suggestions they are all greatly appreciated, thank you.

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Installation of the Intel RST Software:

Don't install any Intel RST Software version on top of another one. If you have already an Intel RST Software running, uninstall it and reboot, before you install another RST Software version.
A proper function of the Intel RST Software requires the presence of .NET Framework v3.5.
Consequence: Before you start with the installation of the Intel RST Software, you should make sure, that Microsoft's .NET Framework 3.5 has been already installed (open the "Control Panel" > "Programs" > "Programs and Features" > "Turn Windows Features on or off"). The option ".NET Framework 3.5" has to be ckecked. After having turned this "Windows Feature" on, a reboot is required.
The Intel RST Software can be installed either by running the SetupRST.exe file as part of a complete "RST Drivers & Software Set" or by executing the RST_x32.msi (for a 32bit OS) or RST_x64.msi (for a 64bit OS). The latter option will install just the RST Software and no drivers.
After having finished the installation of the RST Software, you have to reboot.
Now you will see the "Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology" within the Start Menu or as an "App" of your Windows OS.
Be aware, that some RST Services are automaticly running in the background (unless you disable them manually) and may drop your system performance.

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