Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver : Updates

Neil79 · 1 Oct 2013 at 19:03

The latest Intel Rapid Storage Tech Driver was released in August and I didn't see any threads relating to the latest release.

I didn't even know it was out until today and was met with me being 8 driver updates behind

, although I kinda remember going back a driver due to BSODS

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Software+Products&ProductLine=Chipset+Software&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Rapid+Storage+Technology+%28Intel%C2%AE+RST%29

12.8.0.1016. = Latest as of Today

setter · 1 Oct 2013 at 19:19

Cheers for the heads up Neil, iirc i just used the one that came with my mobo. Knowing asus and their lax attitude to updates, it's probably quite old.

VincentHanna · 2 Oct 2013 at 22:14

I take it this isn't required if you don't have hard drives in a RAID configuration?

wazza300 · 2 Oct 2013 at 22:34

still gives performance boost over ms drivers

raid/non raid and single drives

VincentHanna · 2 Oct 2013 at 22:42

Thanks, will try it out

Neil79 · 4 Oct 2013 at 17:24

VincentHanna said:
I take it this isn't required if you don't have hard drives in a RAID configuration?

It's recommended to install it anyway if you have an Intel based system

marc2003 · 4 Oct 2013 at 17:38

thanks for the heads up.

Neil79 · 31 Oct 2013 at 20:27

The Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 1 time(s).

and

Faulting application name: IAStorDataMgrSvc.exe, version: 12.8.0.1016, time stamp: 0x51fb0c50 Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000

I've been getting a lot of these lately in event viewer. Searching the forums brings up this thread

https://communities.intel.com/message/177831

System is running fine, no crashes, freezes games work fine e.t.c

Steampunk · 31 Oct 2013 at 20:34

I'm running 12.8.6.1000 which is the latest WHQL. Try that and see if it fixes your issue.

Neil79 · 31 Oct 2013 at 20:45

Steampunk said:
I'm running 12.8.6.1000 which is the latest WHQL. Try that and see if it fixes your issue.

I'm using 12.8.0.1016 so I need to update

Thanks

, will do that now

Neil79 · 31 Oct 2013 at 20:48

http://www.station-drivers.com/index.php/10-drivers/28-intel-sata

Getting the latest from here now, 12.8.6.1000. Good places for beta's this as well ^

Neil79 · 31 Oct 2013 at 20:56

As of yet it hasn't appeared, will keep an eye on it. Cheers for the help Steampunk

Steampunk · 31 Oct 2013 at 21:09

No probs. My browser regularly checks Station Drivers for Intel RST updates - it's a lot easier to find stuff than the Intel site!

I usually steer clear of the betas and just use the WHQL so as not to take too many risks with my data.

Neil79 · 26 Dec 2013 at 20:27

12/12/2013

12.9.0.1001
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Se...=Intel®+Rapid+Storage+Technology+(Intel®+RST)

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Version 13.0.0.1072 beta

http://station-drivers.com/index.ph...d-storage-technology-version-13-0-0-1072-beta

AStaley · 26 Dec 2013 at 22:15

Am I right in thinking you only need to install the driver and not the application? Other than displaying device details and drive health I can't see the application does anything else.

Neil79 · 27 Dec 2013 at 19:57

Installed without a hitch, didn't use the beta though

Steampunk · 28 Dec 2013 at 18:11

AStaley said:
Am I right in thinking you only need to install the driver and not the application? Other than displaying device details and drive health I can't see the application does anything else.

It allows you to set many things, such as caching type, smart response, link power, etc. Also allows you to to a verify on volumes, etc.

atomic7431 · 28 Dec 2013 at 18:24

Neil79 said:
I'm using 12.8.0.1016 so I need to update

Thanks , will do that now

LOL Snap, Updated just now