Thank You for the help. While the driver you suggested did not work, I was able to resolve my problem using hints I found on the internet.
I found a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium w/SP1. I was able to load that version in a RAID configuration and it worked just fine. Once the OS was loaded I went to Dell.com to get drivers and utilities. One of them was the Intel RST. My computer now uses the ssd cache to accelerate. It is back to normal.
ps, I did try to load the os straight to the 32 gb ssd. An error appeared stating it was too small, needing 33gb+.
Thank You for your help. I learned a lot from reading the links you provided.
The driver you recommended was not seen during os install so it still did not work. I found a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium w/SP1. I was able to load that version in a RAID configuration and it worked just fine. Once the OS was loaded I went to Dell.com to get drivers and utilities. One of them was the Intel RST. My computer now uses the ssd cache to accelerate. It is back to normal. It seems like having the Service Pack integral to the install did the trick.
ps, I did try to load the os straight to the 32 gb ssd. An error appeared stating it was too small, needing 33gb+.
pps- the instructions for setting up the RAID configuration were perfect.
Thank You for your help. I learned a lot from reading the links you provided.
My Clean Install of Windows 7 will take you through the whole install including how to install in UEFI with the GPT partition scheme (which will work on this model):
fotoal
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Thank You for the help. While the driver you suggested did not work, I was able to resolve my problem using hints I found on the internet.
I found a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium w/SP1. I was able to load that version in a RAID configuration and it worked just fine. Once the OS was loaded I went to Dell.com to get drivers and utilities. One of them was the Intel RST. My computer now uses the ssd cache to accelerate. It is back to normal.
ps, I did try to load the os straight to the 32 gb ssd. An error appeared stating it was too small, needing 33gb+.
Thank You for your help. I learned a lot from reading the links you provided.
fotoal
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March 21st, 2015 15:00
The driver you recommended was not seen during os install so it still did not work. I found a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium w/SP1. I was able to load that version in a RAID configuration and it worked just fine. Once the OS was loaded I went to Dell.com to get drivers and utilities. One of them was the Intel RST. My computer now uses the ssd cache to accelerate. It is back to normal. It seems like having the Service Pack integral to the install did the trick.
ps, I did try to load the os straight to the 32 gb ssd. An error appeared stating it was too small, needing 33gb+.
pps- the instructions for setting up the RAID configuration were perfect.
Thank You for your help. I learned a lot from reading the links you provided.
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March 20th, 2015 18:00
I personally recommend just installing a larger 256 GB ATA SSD and using AHCI and then installing Windows 7 directly on the mSATA SSD.
You should using the GPT partition scheme using the UEFI BIOS for this model. See here for installation instructions:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/a-clean-install-of-windows-7/windows-7-installation/
If you however want to use the mSATA cache drive see here for SATA operation:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/ensure-you-have-the-correct-sata-configuration-in-the-bios-setup-for-your-configuration/sata-operation/
See here to prepare and load the SATA drivers:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/downloading-preparing-and-loading-sata-drivers/
Use this driver:
http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER02281610M/1/8500_Serial-ATA_Driver_7THF7_WN_12.8.0.1016_A01.EXE
After installation see here:
http://en.community.dell.com/cfs-filesystemfile.ashx/__key/telligent-evolution-components-attachments/01-07-00-00-20-08-79-33/Intel-Responsiveness-technologies-0.91.pdf
My Clean Install of Windows 7 will take you through the whole install including how to install in UEFI with the GPT partition scheme (which will work on this model):
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/a-clean-install-of-windows/a-clean-install-of-windows-7/