Intel RST / AHCI Driver and GUI 10.0.0.1046

Intel Rapid Storage Technology is designed to provide functionality for the following Storage Controllers:

RAID Controllers:

- Intel Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller
- Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller
- Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Controller
- Intel ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller
- Intel ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller

AHCI Controllers:

- Intel Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel 5 Series/3400 Series SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel 5 Series 4 Port SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH10D/DO SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH10R SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel EP80579 SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH9R/DO/DH SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH8M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH8R/DH/DO SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH7M/MDH SATA AHCI Controller
- Intel ICH7R/DH SATA AHCI Controller

This package contains the files needed for installing the RST / AHCI Driver and GUI. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

To install this package please do the following:

- Save the downloadable package on an accessible location (such as your desktop).
- Unzip the file and enter the newly-created directory.
- Locate and double-click on the available setup file.
- Allow Windows to run the file (if necessary).
- Read EULA (End User License Agreement) and agree to proceed with the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Close the wizard and perform a system reboot to allow changes to take effect.

About RST (Rapid Storage Technology) Drivers:

Once Intel's Rapid Storage Technology (RST) driver is applied, desktop and notebook systems will be able to manage the available storage (one or more drives) more easily.

And that's not all you should expect: updating the RST version can also bring about improved storage performance, lower power consumption, faster boot times, quicker data reads, as well as several other changes.

As far as applying this release is concerned, simply make sure your system configuration is compatible with this package, run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions for a complete installation. In addition to that, don't forget to perform a reboot to make sure that all changes take effect properly.

Even though other operating systems might be compatible as well, we do not recommend installing this package on platforms other than the specified ones.

With this in mind, click the download button, and get and apply the present version. Also, check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to date with latest releases.