topic What is Intel RST? in PCs & Accessories

What is Intel RST?

nomeames — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 12:58:37 GMT

Wondering what this process is for? I understand this is some Rapid storage technology by Intel. In my computer I have noticed this program to delay start-up. This does not happen everytime. When the start-up is normal, Intel RST works fine but whenever the startup takes long (~ 2-3 mins), I have found Intel RST not running. So I guess it is this process that delays the start-up time (sometimes).

My comp model - VPCEB1E0E

I have a NAS too that is configured to reconnect at logon, but this doesn't seem to be causing any issues in other laptops at home.

Please can anyonne let me know what this process does actually and whether it can be safely disabled from startup without causing any issues?

What is Intel RST?

Blencogo — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:07:40 GMT

Intel RST is the modern replacement for Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

It can be disabled as it is not absolutely necessary but, when working properly, does give speed benefits using SATA externally and allows configuration of RAID arrays if you have more than one disc.

There are some issues with not starting but these are being addressed by new SATA drivers. Personally, I would leave it active and install the latest drivers from the Intel Download site. It is possibvle that the new drivers are not yet digitally signed so you may choose to disable RST on startup until the new driver is signed.

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistarepair/thread/7a269721-f4af-40de-b4d4-e72c5db9e988

What is Intel RST?

nomeames — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:39:46 GMT

Thanks Blencogo. Are these types of updates offered through "vaio update" or needs updating manually from intel's website based on Chipset / OS ....?

What is Intel RST?

Blencogo — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:02:40 GMT

I would try the Intel Driver Update Utility: -

http://www.intel.com/support/detect.htm

Or version 9.6.0.1014 is downloadable here: -

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18859〈=eng

What is Intel RST?

nomeames — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 20:48:45 GMT

Many thanks Blencogo. Once again you helped me out. I just updated to the latest version. Lets see how it goes.