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The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager is recommended for installation on supported chipsets, even if you do not want to take advantage of the benefits of RAID. This is because it also provides support for Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI).
Some of the benefits of AHCI include increased performance and new usage models, enabled by features such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ), hot plug, and Link Power Management (LPM).
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager, when used in conjunction with a hard drive that supports NCQ and one of the below chipsets, can increase storage performance on random workloads. Hot plug (also referred to as hot swap) allows devices to be removed and inserted while the system is running. LPM is a mobile-specific feature that, when used in conjunction with a hard drive that supports it, enables lower power consumption under certain workloads.
Related Topic:
What is AHCI and what chipsets support it?
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