Asus Z87M-PLUS - Manual (Page 143)

ASUS Z87M-PLUS 6-3
Chapter 6
6.1 Intel
®
Smart Response Technology
Intel ® Smart Response Technology helps boost your system’s overall performance. It allows
you to speed up data transmission and easily retrieve your recently-used applications.
Intel
® Smart Response Technology uses an SSD (Solid State Drive) that peforms as a cache
of your hard disk drive and system memory.
• To set up the Intel ® Rapid Start and Intel ® Smart Response Technologies use an SSD
that is not configured in RAID volume.
• Before enabling Intel ® Smart Response Technology, set the SATA Mode item to [RAID
mode] in the BIOS. Refer to section SATA Configuration of your user manual for
more details.
Installing Intel ® Smart Response Technology
To install Intel ® Smart Response Technology:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the
DVD automatically displays the installation wizard.
2. Click Drivers tab, then click Intel ®
Rapid Storage Technology Driver
software.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the installation.
Using the Intel ® Smart Response Technology
To use the Intel ® Smart Response Technology:
1. On the task bar, click to show hidden icons then click Intel ® Rapid Storage
Technology icon.
2. In Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology
window, click Performance to open
Intel ® Smart Response Technology
settings.
3. In the middle pane of the window, click
Select device.