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Dell Latitude E5430 (Mid 2012) User Manual

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Dell Latitude Ultrabook, E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage “How-To” Guide

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Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver:

1. For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems:

Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive

Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID
driver from the list of items. You will need Floppy Disk Drive and a
diskette for this selection. The IMSM / IRST driver must be on the root
of the A:\

Note

: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from

support.dell.com

under the “SATA Drivers” section

Once the driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to
the operating system CD and start the installation

In the initial stage of Windows Setup, press to install the third-
party IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers

When prompted, insert the floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and
follow the instructions provided by Windows Setup

After reading the floppy disk, either choose "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA
AHCI Controller" if in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-eSATA
RAID Controller" if in IRRT mode – select the appropriate driver to
install

2. For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems:

Installing the Intel IMSM / IRST driver after the installation of the
Operating System

Boot to the Operating System DVD or Boot from PXE , then start the OS
installation

After completing the OS installation, insert the Dell RDVD

Select the IMSM / IRST driver and follow the installation procedure

Note:

the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from

support.dell.com

under the “SATA Drivers” section

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If Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is to be used, ensure the following:

1. SATA operation mode in the BIOS is set to the appropriate IRRT, RAID On, or RAID

mode

2. Microsoft Operating System was installed under IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode and

the latest Intel Storage IMSM / IRST driver is installed

3. Install the following Intel IMSM application provided by Dell:

Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application