Dell Latitude E6430s (Mid 2012) - Manual (Page 19)

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Rapid Start System Configuration
How to set up or re-configure a system for use with Rapid Start?
Pre-Installation Notes
• If the system is in ATA (or IDE) mode, Rapid Start cannot be configured
until the mode is changed. The procedure for changing SATA modes after
Windows installation is generally outside the scope of this document,
however, "Appendix B" on page 40 provides suggested methods that may
help on some systems.
• The Intel Rapid Start Technology driver and application package is
optional on some systems. It can enhance the resume performance of
Rapid Start if the system supports it. If the system supports the Rapid
Start software enhancements, the self-extracting executable file is available
for download from http://support.dell.com/
• Smart Response and Rapid Start may co-exist on some systems. The
sequence of configuration for Smart Response and Rapid Start is
significant.
CAUTION: Rapid Start configuration must take place AFTER Smart Response
configuration. Smart Response configuration may erase the SSD device, including
Rapid Start partition information.
In the event that the original factory SSD was replaced, or a new SSD or
mSATA / minicard SSD was installed, or the Rapid Start partition is otherwise
erased, the following procedure can be used to restore Rapid Storage
functionality.
1 BIOS — Restart the system, and press the F2 key, when the Dell splash
screen appears, to enter the BIOS setup menu.
a Navigate to the "SATA Operation" mode menu, usually found under
"System Configuration" or "Advanced Settings."
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