[SMART UTILITIES]
Features:
Automatically install and setting :
Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology
Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
Requires:
1. .Net Framework 4.5 must be installed.
2. Intel 8 series and Intel 9 series,
- Support Intel(R) Rapid Start Technology in BIOS
- Support Intel(R) Smart Connect Configuration in BIOS
- Support Integrated Peripherals/SATA Configuration/SATA Mode AHCI/RAID Mode in BIOS
3. Intel X79 and X99 Series
- Support Integrated Peripherals/SATA Configuration/SATA Mode AHCI/RAID Mode in BIOS
4. A HDD(hard disk drive) and a SSD(Solid State Drive) are minimum requirements.
5. CPU Requirements for Intel Smart Response Accelerate Technology
- Intel(R) Core i3, i5, or i7 processor
- Intel(R) Xeon brand processors
(only works on production processors that have the ¡¥Core¡¦ or ¡¥Xeon¡¦ brand name)
6. When install OS in the RAID mode and open the Smart Utilities
Please make sure the current Intel RAID Driver version has been install:
- 12.8.X.XXXX
- 13.0.X.XXXX
- 13.1.X.XXXX
Embedded RAID Driver in OS was not support.
Support OS : Windows 8.1/8/7 32/64 bit
Support Model List:
Intel 8 series :
- Z87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- H87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- Q87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- Q85: Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
- B85: Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
- H81: Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
Intel 9 series :
- Z97: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- H97: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
X79/X99 series :
- X79 : Smart Response.
- X99 : Smart Response.
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- Intel Rapid Start : 4.0.0.1068 PV (Update at v2.0.0.03)
- Intel Rapid Storage : 13.1.0.1058 PV for X99 series (Update at v2.0.0.08)
13.0.0.1098 PV for 9 Series (Update at v2.0.0.02)
12.8.0.1016 PV for X79/8 Series (Update at v1.0.011)
- Intel Smart Connect : 5.0.10.2793 PV (Update at v2.0.0.02)
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Version: 2.0.0.10 Build Date: 2014/08/14
Description:
1. Modify disk check function.
- X99 sSATA do not support RAID mode.(BIOS issue)
- X99 SATA Express do not support RAID mode.(Intel issue)
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Version: 2.0.0.09 Build Date: 2014/06/26
Description:
1. Modify disk check function to support RAID 0,1,5,10
- There are virtual disk birth, when the RAID 0,1,5,10 was create.
2. Modify the Smart Response accelerate command (In RAID mode).
3. Add a Warning when system in RAID mode.
- Embedded RAID Driver in OS was not support.
- Driver support list 12.8.X.XXXX
13.0.X.XXXX
13.1.X.XXXX
4. Smart Response accelerate do not support in the RAID SSD.
- Two SSD in RAID do not support.
- Need the Non-RAID SSD in the RAID mode.
5. Create a RAID volume with SSD and HDD.
- Intel Rapid Start do not support in this volume.
- Intel Smart Response do not support in this volume.
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Version: 2.0.0.08 Build Date: 2014/06/16
Description:
1. Modify the Intel Smart Response check function
- Follow the OEM Technical Guide, Smart Response Accelerate Technology Requires :
- Intel(R) Core i3, i5, or i7 processor
- Intel(R) Xeon brand processors
(only works on production processors that have the ¡¥Core¡¦ or ¡¥Xeon¡¦ brand name)
2. Modify the UI Image.
- Background image of three button.
- Smart Response button.
3. Add Support chipset list :
- X99 Support : Smart Response.
4. Add new RAID Driver to support X99.
- RapidStorage=13.1.0.1058
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Version: 2.0.0.07 Build Date: 2014/06/11
Description:
1. Modify the function which use to check SSD Device.
- Avoid some harddisk will check failed.
2. Modify the Storage Device's Model name and Serial Number check function.
- Avoid after accelerate the Intel tool (rstcli.exe) will get the strange name or SN.
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Version: 2.0.0.06 Build Date: 2014/04/30
Description:
1. Modify the SSD and Hardisk check function to support M.2 SSD(Both PCIe or SATA type).
2. Modify the IRST enable check function.
3. Modify the registry key path.
4. Add the current boot start disk check function.
5. Add the bridge sata port check function to avoid use non-native sata port use the accelerate.
6. Update BIOS Tool.
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Version: 2.0.0.05 Build Date: 2014/04/16
Description:
1. Modify when window start into desktop will make noise to audio problem.
2. Modify the close button, now he have a button down image when you click down.
3. Update the Uninstall display application name.
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Version: 2.0.0.04 Build Date: 2014/04/03
Description:
1. Modify sometimes ISRT will failed after SSD setting in the multi language.
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Version: 2.0.0.03 Build Date: 2014/03/18
Description:
1. Add website link http://www.msi.com/ to about dialog.
2. Update Intel Driver version:
- RapidStart=4.0.0.1068 PV
3. Change the shortcut name and Taskbar title name to "MSI Smart Utilities"
4. Change the application name to "Smart Utilities"
5. Change NTIOLib.sys and registry key.
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Version: 2.0.0.02 Build Date: 2014/03/07
Description:
1. Modify Registry write error in win 8/8.1
2. Uninstall delete
- Registry key
- File
3. If IRST/ISRT/ISCT has been setting and installed the current of button
will disable and mark is finished.
4. Use chipset to limit RAID driver version (SetupRST.exe version):
- 8 Serise the driver version will limit at 12.8
- 9 Serise the driver version will limit at 13.0
5. update Intel Driver verison:
- RapidStorage=13.0.0.1098 PV(with 9 Series)
- SmartConnect=5.0.10.2793 PV
6. Intel Rapid Storage Technology version 13.0.0.1098
requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
7. Check the ssd size when SMART UTILITY start up
8. Modify the ISRT Status detect will failed without permission of Administrator
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Version: 2.0.0.01 Build Date: 2014/02/13
Description:
1. Add Support chipset list :
- H81/B85/Q85 Support : Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
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Version: 1.0.017 Build Date: 2014/01/21
Description:
1. Rename "Super RAID" to "SMART UTILITIES"
2. update Intel Driver verison:
- RapidStart=4.0.0.1059
- RapidStorage=13.0.0.1072
- SmartConnect=5.0.10.2636
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Version: 1.0.016 Build Date: 2014/01/15
Description:
1. add support chipset list :
- Z97: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- H97: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
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Version: 1.0.015 Build Date: 2013/09/25
Description:
1.update function for changing BIOS mode from AHCI to RAID in windows 8.1.
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Version: 1.0.014 Build Date: 2013/09/16
Description:
1.update detect SSD drive function.
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Version: 1.0.013 Build Date: 2013/09/03
Description:
1.modify compatibility Issues for windows 8.1 driver.
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Version: 1.0.012 Build Date: 2013/08/28
Description:
1.modify Smart Response can't install and acceleration.
2.modify when only connect a HDD but Rapid Start or Smart Response button is enabled status.
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Version: 1.0.011 Build Date: 2013/08/16
Description:
1.update Intel Driver version For windows 8.1
Intel Rapid Start: 3.0.0.1052
Intel Rapid Storage: 12.8.0.1016
Intel Smart Connect: 4.2.40.2418
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Version: 1.0.010 Build Date: 2013/08/15
Description:
1.modify the Intel Rapid Start icon didn't show after installing Rapid Start.
2.Intel Driver version
Intel Rapid Start: 3.0.0.1008
Intel Rapid Storage: 12.0.2.1001
Intel Smart Connect: 4.0.41.2072
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Version: 1.0.009 Build Date: 2013/08/12
Description:
1. support X79 chipset, update Chipset support list :
- Z87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- H87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- Q87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- Q85: Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
- B85: Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
- H81: Smart Connect.
- X79: Smart Response.
2.modify the Intel Rapid Start icon didn't show after installing Rapid Start.
3.modify install Rapid Start failed after installing Smart Response.
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Version: 1.0.008 Build Date: 2013/07/25
Description:
1.update reboot times to three for Smart Response,
to modify determine the SSD capacity of the error for Rapid Start after installing Smart Response.
2.modify when there is only one SSD drive, Smart Response button will be disable.
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Version: 1.0.007 Build Date: 2013/06/18
Description:
1. modify Accelerate function doesn't work ,
when install Rapid Start (Manual mode) first then install Smart Response.
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Version: 1.0.006 Build Date: 2013/06/03
Description:
1. update Chipset support list :
- Z87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- H87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- Q87: Rapid Start, Smart Response, Smart Connect.
- Q85: Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
- B85: Rapid Start, Smart Connect.
- H81: Smart Connect.
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Version: 1.0.005 Build Date: 2013/04/03
Description:
1. Add the about dialog.
2. Add the loading dialog.
3. IRST and ISRT should be unavailable when SSD wasn't connected.
4. IRST and ISRT can not be available on B85 chipset.
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Version: 1.0.004 Build Date: 2013/04/03
Description:
1. When the full disk and there is no letter of a volume last can not shrink 5 MB for RST.
2. In SOFTWARE\Intel\Intel Smart Connect Technology\Always Updated was added LoggingEnabled and LoggingLevel values.
3. Intel Rapid Start was installed but button can also be available. When button of Intel Smart Response is pressed.
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Version: 1.0.003 Build Date: 2013/03/26
Description:
1. To retrieve information of volumes is the difference between UEFI and non-UEFI.
2. Smart Connect option is disabled without connecting with the SSD.
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Version: 1.0.002 Build Date: 2013/03/18
Description:
1. Change image .png of Intel Smart Connect.
2. SSD will be not partitioned if Rapid Start Partition existed.
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Version: 1.0.001 Build Date: 2013/03/13
Description:
1. Initial Release.
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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
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