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Answer the following questions to determine if you need to use the F6 installation method.
Question 1 - Does your system include a supported chipset and controller hub?
- If the answer is yes, proceed to question 2.
- If the answer is no, the F6 installation method and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager are not required.
Question 2 - Is your system in AHCI mode?
- If the answer is yes, proceed to question 4.
- If the answer is no, proceed to question 3.
Question 3 - Is your system in RAID mode?
- If the answer is yes, proceed to question 4.
- If the answer is no, the F6 installation method and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager are not required.
Question 4 - Are you using Microsoft Windows Vista* or Microsoft Windows 7*?
- If the answer is yes, the F6 installation method is not required. If your system is in RAID mode, once the operating system has been loaded, it is recommended that you install Intel Matrix Storage Manager via its executable from within Windows. This will allow you to take advantage of the Intel® Matrix Storage Console and event notifications available via the system tray icon.
- If the answer is no, you will need to use the F6 installation method to load the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver during operating system install. If your system is in RAID mode, once the operating system has been loaded, it is recommended that you install Intel Matrix Storage Manager via its executable from within Windows*. This will allow you to take advantage of the Intel® Matrix Storage Console and event notifications available via the system tray icon.
Related Topics:
What is the F6 installation method?
What is the Advanced Controller Host Interface (AHCI)?
Is there Microsoft Windows Vista* support for platforms with Intel® ICH5R?
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