setting up Intel RST on an existing windows installation.

(G{in}[AK)TION] · Oct 19, 2012

i have a Sata II HDD and SSD setup in my system but not setup for RST yet.

i would like to know if i can setup Intel Rapid Storage Technology without reinstalling windows.

the board i am using is an Asrock Extreme4 Z77 motherboard. HDD is a SP2504C and SSD is a Corsair Nova 30gb.

Knufire · Oct 19, 2012

Exit all Windows-based programs.
Press [Win] + R or take the RUN option from the start menu.
Now type regedit there and press Enter Key to open up the Registry Editor Window.
If you receive the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
Locate and then click the following registry subkeys:

Code:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\msahci
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\iaStorV
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\iaStor

In the right pane, right-click Start in the Name column, and then click Modify.
In the Value data box, type 0 [3 is default], and then click OK.
On the File menu, click Exit to close Registry Editor.
Restart your computer
Go to UEFI/BIOS and enable RAID, Save & Reboot
Another restart will be required to finish the driver installation.

Then grab this: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Def...e+Technology&ZeroResult=True&lang=eng&ProdId=

Follow the directions, you should be good.

(G{in}[AK)TION] · Oct 19, 2012

derp der de derp

sorry knufire i mixed up names. i actually meant intel Smart response technology.

:bang head

redduc900 · Oct 19, 2012

The OS needs to be installed to the HDD and the controller mode set to RAID for SRT, so unless AsRock has software similar to Gigabyte's EZ Smart Response utility, Windows will need to be reinstalled.

(G{in}[AK)TION] · Oct 19, 2012

crap...what backup can i use to back up just programs and files?

the things i care about right now are my documents, games, and programs.

Knufire · Oct 19, 2012

Wait, is your OS on the HDD or SSD?

If SSD, you'll need to use something like Acronis to image the SSD and place the image on the HDD.

Next, use the directions I posted to switch the installation from whatever mode it's in into RAID mode.

Then you install IRST (Intel's storage driver) of which ISRT is a feature.

How to: Set up Intel Smart Response Technology (SSD caching)

How to: Set up Intel Smart Response Technology (SSD caching) Intel® Smart Response Technology User Guide: This feature requires that the SATA controller be set to RAID mode via the system BIOS. Intel® Smart Response Technology is an Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (RST) caching feature that...

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(G{in}[AK)TION] · Oct 19, 2012

Knufire said:
Wait, is your OS on the HDD or SSD?

If SSD, you'll need to use something like Acronis to image the SSD and place the image on the HDD.

Next, use the directions I posted to switch the installation from whatever mode it's in into RAID mode.

Then you install IRST (Intel's storage driver) of which ISRT is a feature.

http://www.overclock.net/t/1227655/how-to-set-up-intel-smart-response-technology-ssd-caching

HDD.

BACK UP TIME.

EDIT: i forgot to mention that i dont see accelerate in the RST manager. but either way...ill still do a back up and reinstall.

Archer0915 · Oct 19, 2012

HMM??? IIRC all you have to do is set it up on the controller Ctrl + i I think and then use the Intel rst in windows to enable it. This is if the OS is installed on the HDD.

(G{in}[AK)TION] · Oct 19, 2012

Archer0915 said:
HMM??? IIRC all you have to do is set it up on the controller Ctrl + i I think and then use the Intel rst in windows to enable it. This is if the OS is installed on the HDD.

yeah i press crtl+i and it takes me to a raid menu.

i really wish i knew how to setup SRT right...

(G{in}[AK)TION] · Oct 20, 2012

never mind. i got it working. right now im using Enchanced mode.

tried looking up both modes but that made my deccesision harder so i just chose enchanced.

not noticing any differences yet...but ill give that some time. ITS-A-LEARNIN'

(G{in}[AK)TION] · Oct 20, 2012

after playing around with it, all i can say is OMG IS FAST AS SPEEDY GONZALES.

GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT GET IT

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