Purpose

The Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) Driver (16.5.1.1030) supports the configuration and enabling of multiple features including:

• System Acceleration with Intel Optane Memory
• Configuration and maintenance of RAID 0/1/5/10
• Intel RST

Note: Contact your system manufacturer prior to installing these applications or requesting technical support from Intel. They may provide software that is specifically configured for your system. 

Which file to choose?

• SetupOptaneMemory.exe

• Specifically designed and optimized to support system acceleration with Intel Optane Memory modules

• SetupRST.exe

• Supports system acceleration with Intel Optane Memory in addition to advanced features such as management of RAID 0/1/5/10 volumes and Intel System Recovery (Intel SRT)

• f6flpy-x64.zip (64-bit Operating System) / f6flpy-x86.zip (32bit Operating System):

• Standalone Intel RST Drivers with Intel Optane Memory support
• May be required during Operating System (OS) installation to detect PCIe* NVMe* drive, refer to system manufacturer documentation or Intel Customer Support

Note

• Only one of the Setup (SetupRST.exe or SetupOptaneMemory.exe) applications can be installed on a system at a time. Choose the application that makes the most sense for your intended usage and configuration.
• This driver supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10. The driver should be installed after the operating system has been installed. F6 and RAID BIOS configurations need to be performed prior to installation of this driver for proper operation. This driver supports NVMe devices.

Platforms supported

• Intel 300/240 Series Chipset Family
• Intel 200 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller
• 7th Generation Intel Core Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller
• Intel 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller

Platforms supported for Intel Optane Memory 

Note: 8^th/7^th Generation Intel Core Processor required.

• Intel 300/240 Series Chipset Family:
  Desktop, High End Desktop (HEDT), Workstation (WS)
  - H370, Q370, B360, C246 (WS)
• Intel 200 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller - Q270, Z270, H270, Q250, B250 
• Intel 8th Generation Core Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller Mobile Low Power (LP)  - Premium-U, Base-U
• 7th Generation Intel Core Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller- Premium U
• Intel 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller -  HM175, QM175, CM238

For Intel platforms not supported above, visit the RAID version 15.9.0.

Note

• See the release notes for installation instructions, supported hardware, what is new, bug fixes, and known issues.
• For any RST related queries, refer to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology Support page.
• Find installation assistance in the Intel Optane Memory User and Installation Guide or Videos
• For any Optane Memory related queries, see Intel Optane Memory support.
• It is recommended that the latest firmware be used on your Intel SSD and Intel Optane Memory devices. Find the latest firmware at Intel Optane Memory Firmware.
• Updated readme files included Intel 100 Series/C230 Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller, Windows 10* support, and Intel Optane Memory support.