@ all owners of a computer with an AMD Chipset system running in AHCI or Raid mode: Many users with AMD systems have problems when they try to install Windows XP (32/64 bit) or Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit) in either AHCI or RAID mode, because these Operating Systems only have native IDE support. Information on how to use the F6 installation method if your system does not have a floppy drive. Unable to install the AHCI or RAID driver using the F6 installation procedure because the system does not have a floppy drive.
The F6 installation method allows you to install a third-party mass storage driver during Windows* setup. The chart below shows the circumstances in which you must use the F6 installation method during an operating system installation.
Operating system | Total drive volume | F6 installation method |
Windows 8* | Any size | Recommended but not required1 |
Windows 7*, Windows Vista* | Less than 2 terabytes | Recommended but not required1 |
More than 2 terabytes2 | Required | |
Windows XP*, Windows Server 2003* | Less than 2 terabytes | Required |
More than 2 terabytes2 | Required |
1 Windows 7 and Windows Vista both include drivers for RAID/AHCI during installation.
2 For IntelĀ® Desktop Boards, you must first enable UEFI in the BIOS when using total drive volume greater than 2 terabytes. For non-Intel motherboards, refer to the motherboard documentation to verify this requirement.
2 For IntelĀ® Desktop Boards, you must first enable UEFI in the BIOS when using total drive volume greater than 2 terabytes. For non-Intel motherboards, refer to the motherboard documentation to verify this requirement.
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SetupRST-17.5.0.1021.exe
22.2 MB
39,983
Storage Devices
Windows 7/8/10
Installs the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) driver version 15.5.0.1051 with Intel Optane Memory support. Contains the standalone Intel Optane Memory pack. This driver supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. The driver should be installed after the operating system has been installed. F6 and RAID BIOS configurations need to be performed prior to installation of this driver for proper operation. This driver supports NVMe devices.
Whether you are using one or multiple serial ATA (SATA) or PCIe drives, you can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption from the latest storage technologies. Additionally, you can rest easy knowing you have added protection against data loss in the event of a hard drive failure. Intel Rapid Storage Technology has added support for next generation PCIe storage devices with transfer speeds up to 1 GB/s that maximizes storage performance and improves response time for everyday usages like photo editing, video loading, and office productivity.
Dynamic storage accelerator accelerates the performance of your SSD by dynamically adjusting system power management policies to deliver up to 15 percent faster performance during heavy multitasking compared to default power management.
Features:
- Intel Smart Response Technology
- PCIe storage support
- Dynamic storage accelerator Serial ATA RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support
- Power-up in standby (PUIS) support
Platforms supported:
- Intel 200 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller
- 7th Generation Intel Core Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller
- Intel 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller
- 6th Generation Intel Core Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller
Platforms supported for Intel Optane Memory:
- Intel 200 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller - Q270, Z270, H270, Q250, B250
- 7th generation Intel Core Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller- Premium U
- Intel 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller - HM175, QM175, CM238
For Intel Platforms not supported above, visit the RAID version 14.8.0.
Previous versions:
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology RST Driver 15.7.0.1014 for Windows 10/8/7 2017-07-27
- Intel Rapid Storage Technology RST Driver 15.5.0.1051 for Windows 10/8/7 2017-04-21
- July 22, 2015
- Windows 7 / 8
- 7,105 downloads
- 11.7 MB
- October 29, 2013
- Windows Vista / 7 / 8
- 1,297 downloads
- 27.4 MB
- October 29, 2013
- Windows 8
- 1,540 downloads
- 34.9 MB
- August 22, 2013
- Windows 7 / 8 64-bit
- 5,828 downloads
- 350 KB
- August 22, 2013
- Windows 7 / 8
- 2,424 downloads
- 310 KB
- February 19, 2013
- Windows 8
- 1,013 downloads
- 11.4 MB
- July 31, 2012
- Windows 8
- 4,095 downloads
- 12.4 MB
- August 16, 2012
- Windows XP/Vista/7
- 7,091 downloads
- 320 KB
- August 16, 2012
- Windows XP/Vista/7
- 7,034 downloads
- 280 KB
- July 5, 2012
- Windows 8
- 1,406 downloads
- 12.0 MB