How to Install the Intel RST VMD Driver?
Before installing the Intel RST VMD Driver, make sure you have uninstalled all the other drivers that are currently running on your system. After uninstalling them, install the new ones by using the.NET Framework v3.5. Then follow the installation instructions to complete the process. Before installing the Intel RST VMD Driver, make sure to check that the device is compatible with the operating system. If it does not, you might have to uninstall the previous drivers.
Download Intel RST VMD Driver (Here)
Uninstalling RST VMD drivers before installing RST VMD drivers:
If you’re experiencing a problem with your SSD or another storage device, it’s highly recommended that you uninstall your current RST VMD drivers before installing new ones. To do so, you can follow these simple steps. First, uninstall all RST software from your PC. You may be prompted to reboot after removing the software. Next, run a Windows system repair tool.
To start the driver installation process, click Start and select “Uninstall previous versions”. If you’re using Vista or Win7, then uninstall all existing drivers and then install the latest version. Alternatively, you can use the AHCI/RAID driver that supports all Intel chipsets. If you’re using an older version of Windows, you may have to manually uninstall your previous versions before installing new drivers.
Requires.NET Framework v3.5:
Before installing the Intel RST VMD Driver, you must first check the “Requires.NET Framework v3.5” box in Windows Features. Then, reboot your system. If you fail to install the.NET Framework version, you will be unable to access the Intel RST Console. To fix this issue, run the installer again. This time, you should be able to install it correctly.
To install this driver on your system, you must have.NET Framework v3.5 installed. The Intel RST VMD driver is not compatible with older versions of Windows. The latest version of the driver is 12.7.0.1022. It has been digitally signed by Intel, but it is not WHQL certified. If you’re running Windows 8, you can install the driver manually. The driver’s publisher is asder00.
Does not support Intel Optane Memory Ready:
What is Optane Memory? It is an advanced form of storage and memory, and it uses Intel Rapid Storage Technology. Because it does not store data after power loss, this type of memory is not subject to erasing after a short period of time. This means that it can improve disk performance without the expense and hassle of installing an SSD. In addition, it requires a motherboard with an Intel 200 Series or 300 Series CPU.
If you do not see the Optane Memory hardware, try to install the latest BIOS. Sometimes the driver software fails to detect it. You can try disabling the notifications or uninstalling the application. Make sure to format the disk partition before attempting to install the Optane memory. Alternatively, you can perform a BIOS reset to force the Optane memory to a fresh state.
Does not support FreeBSD or MidnightBSD:
Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) drivers work with both single and RAID drives and include an AHCI driver. Version 12.5.0.1066 of this driver has a bug that prevents TRIM commands from passing through the drives. To resolve this bug, install version 12.5.0.1066 of the driver. The older versions of this driver had critical reliability issues. Kernel panics occur when a disk in the array is replaced and may even result in the loss of the entire array. Further, PGPDisk does not support Intel Matrix RAID or standalone drives in “RAID” mode.
To install the driver, you must connect the installation media to your computer. If your installation media is on a USB flash drive, use the same media to install the driver. Then, follow the instructions to install the storage driver. If the installation process fails, select the VMD driver and restart the installation process. You can find more information about this driver in the SetupRST manual.