Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver

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This package contains the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Intel Rapid Storage Technology is an application that enhances the performance and reliability of Windows-based systems with storage devices.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Initial Release
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Version

12.8.0.1016, A00

Release date

21 Oct 2013

Download Type

Driver

Category

Storage

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: 2710_Serial-ATA_Driver_D2FT3_WN_12.8.0.1016_A00.EXE
File Size: 22.51 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
c864b1dc78a8120c3f5b9fb8d63d24f5
SHA1:
e28f9dce8d283cb3bdda02c685eef746fc6c10dc
SHA-256:
c67dc5c47415922060461f16e4aa9680b7f238153ce08ae2843c2ba01a6acf03
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: AHCI_Intel_W814_A00_SETUP-D2FT3_ZPE.exe
File Size: 16.6 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
6ee070379de77026af78f242e819cfa3
SHA1:
df765a1fb54c75b45ec5aa62ca7b7b4f9828ac60
SHA-256:
56dfdd86bc4371f5ae9f133361124d2a8b7819893e38e061cda64e2772f8cb33

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Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

Hard Drive Installation (using WinZip) with Setup.exe File

Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window is displayed.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file downloads to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window is displayed, click Close. The file icon is displayed on your desktop.

Installation
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop.
2. The Self-Extracting window is displayed and prompts you to extract to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\D2FT3 (where D2FT3 is the file name for download). Write down this path so the executable (i.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window is displayed.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\D2FT3 (where D2FT3 is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

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