Reinstalling Windows 7 With M-SATA Drive & Intel Smart Response Technology

Models that use M-SATA Solid Sate Drive

Inspiron SE Turbo Series, XPS 8500, Alienware Auroro R4, XPS 14 and XPS 15, Alienware M18 MLK, Alienware M17X R4, Vostro 3360, Vostro 3460, Vostro 3560, XPS 2710

Start

1.    Ensure Sata mode is set to RAID in BIOS or in some systems Intel Smart Response Technology

2.    Go to RAID BIOS(Use Ctrl+I) and disable accelerate option for SSD (Only if HDDs are not detected while OSRI)

3.    Initiate Operating System Installation

4.    Install all the drivers including Intel Rapid Storage Software

5.    Then follow the steps below:

Configuring Intel Rapid Storage Technology

1. Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology software through the All Programs menu or the task bar icon.
2. Click Enable acceleration under either the Status or Accelerate menu.

3. Select the SSD to be used as a cache device.
4. Select the size from the SSD to be allocated for the cache memory.

5. Select the drive (or RAID volume) to be accelerated. It is highly recommended to accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum performance.
6. Select the acceleration mode. By default, Enhanced mode is selected.

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8. Click OK. The page refreshes and reports the new acceleration configuration in the Acceleration View. Your system is now successfully configured with the Intel Smart Response Technology.

    Please Note : Once this is done the SDD drive will not be visible in windows.