Yea,deleted post...somehow I think is 14.8.2......

@all
@Fernando

I have a question regarding the intel RST driver software only
I know that for the Z97 chipset the recommended and most performant driver is v13.2.4.1000 :)

Now my question is a bit tricky...
here goes:
Can I use the driver INF version 13.2.4.1000 and (let's say) the RST Software version 14.8.x ???
In other words: INF driver version 13.2.4.1000 and the RST_x64.msi version 14.8.x ???

Thanks for your feedback!

Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #1144

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Zitat von mindwarper im Beitrag #1143

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Can I use the driver INF version 13.2.4.1000 and (let's say) the RST Software version 14.8.x ???
In other words: INF driver version 13.2.4.1000 and the RST_x64.msi version 14.8.x ???

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It probably will be possible, but what do you expect from using such an RST(e) driver/software mix?
The features of the Intel RST(e) v13 and v14 series drivers are quite different and it wouldn't make much sense for me to combine a "multipotent" software with a driver, which doesn't support the related features.
Try it and report about your results!

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Zitat von Fernando im Beitrag #1146

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@mindwarper:

My advice: Try it and report here about the results you got.

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Hi Fernando,

I need a little help. I cannot find a way to install IRST on my computer. It used to work fine on Win7/Win 8.1 but now I have Standard AHCI on Windows 10 64-bit.

I downloaded the 13x 1058 file that is recommended for my chipset (board is Asrock Extreme4 Z77). I tried to install it manually in device manager and my computer froze and when I try again with either of the .inf files it says it encountered an error. I then downloaded the complete package with the software. When I try to install the software it gives me a fatal installation error.

What should I do? Thanks.

Edit: Nevermind. I have fixed it by disabling driver signatures.

Hi Fernando, many thanks for this forum and the time and work you invest in it. I found it after hours of reading other forums. Found nowhere such detailed information, especially for the problem regarding old Intel chipsets and Windows 10.
I ask some about the trouble of P45/ICH10R chipset and Windows 10/x64. Before installing Win10 I didn't know that the driver which comes with Windows 10 (13.2.0.1022) doesn't fully support the old Intel ICH10R chipset. I have a SSD for OS and a HDD-RAID1 for Data. System works but I have no Intel RST software which tell me something about the RAID status. With Crystal DiskInfo I can check the T.R.I.M. parameters of the hard disk (tool can deal with disks in RAID-Mode).
BIOS during startup gives information about status of the RAID. Do I only have performance loss If don't install an older driver or will there be more disadvanteges?
With actual driver I have one minor issue: Always if the system goes into Standby (STR3) and often if the system is shut down the RAID-disks spin down and immediately spin up shortly before the system is shutting down. I think this will not be good for the hard disks long-term. What is the reason that I can't downgrade to RST/e 11.7.4.1001 without re-installing OS with nLite built-in driver? What are the disadvantages if I use the driver 12.9.4.1000 (RST/e) instead of 11.7.4.1001?
Last question: If the RAID status from the RAID-BIOS during Boot is "OK" - does this mean that RAID function works fine and RAID1 is consistent or does this "OK" from BIOS only mean that the HDD's for the configured RAID-array were found?
Many thanks for any help in advance.

@ Fernando:
Thanks for your response.
I'm sorry, I Have mixed something up regarding the previous RST driver version:
The question should have been: What is the reason that I can't downgrade to RST/e 11.2.0.1006 without re-installing OS with nLite built-in driver?
I believe the answer is, that this version is an MSM and no RST(e) driver.
If I don't want to reinstall: Will 11.7.4.1001 be the best compromise for ICH10R and Win10/x64 (stability, performance)?

If I don't want to reinstall: Will 11.7.4.1001 be the best compromise for ICH10R and Win10/x64 (stability, performance)?
Yes.

With 11.7.4.1001 everything works fine except this issue with RAID-HDD's spin down an up before PC shut's down (always when using standby mode).
The diver installed from Windows 10/x64 had the same problem.
In the Intel Forum I found that some users had solved this issue with 11.7.0.1013.
Do you know this issue (spin down and up before shut down)? If yes: Do you know any other solution (Windows or BIOS parameter)?
Thanks for your help!

Amendment:
Tested it with 11.7.0.1013 - but nothing changed. HDD's spin down and up before shutting down to standby mode.
Changing the setting for HDD switch off to never in energy options doesn't change anything, too.
Does anyone have an idea related to this issue?
Many thanks!

Found V13.6.0.1002 for my Z97 on the intel download site

Hello Fernando? Or is it Dieter?

I just subscribed to ask this question.
I have a Gigabyte motherboard: x48t-DQ6 (yeah I know it's old) And it has a ICH9 chipset. (Cpuz reports 82801IR (ICH9r). I use it only in AHCI-mode with some SSD's and the 1 HDD.
I wanted to improve performance, so that's where I ran into your driver.
I'd give it a go and downloaded: 64bit Intel RST AHCI & RAID driver v11.2.0.1006 WHQL According to your post this one should be applicable for my chipset.

But upon installation, manually when i select the iaAHCI (or do I need the iaSTOR) i can choose from several chipsets.
The only ICH9 chipset though is the ICH9M-E/M controller. Not the ICH9R.
Should I still use this one for ICH9R?