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Chapter 4
4.4 Introduction to Intel ® 2012 Desktop
responsiveness technologies
This document details the overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the Intel ® 2012
Desktop responsiveness technologies.
Intel
® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies:
Intel ® Smart Response Technology
Intel ® Rapid Start Technology
Intel ® Smart Connect Technology
4.4.1 System Requirements for Intel ® 2012 Desktop
responsiveness technologies
In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel ® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must meet the
following requirements:
1. CPU: Intel ® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family
2. OS: Windows ® 7 operating systems
3. SSD: One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel ® Smart Response and Intel ® Rapid
Start Technology is necessary.
Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition
capacity, and system memory requirements.
4. HDD: At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive.
5. DRAM: To enable Intel ® Rapid Start Technology, DRAM size smaller than 8GB is required.
Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel ® Smart Response Technology before
creating the partition for the Intel ® Rapid Start Technology.
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