Intel® Optane™ Memory User Interface and Driver for System Acceleration for Intel® 7th/8th Gen Platforms

Systems running driver version 15.9.x, 16.0.x, 16.5.x, or 16.7.x should update to the latest version.

Note: Intel recommends that end users utilize driver updates provided by their system manufacturer/provider or via Windows Update to eliminate the potential impact caused by loading non-customized drivers. System manufacturers regularly customize Intel generic drivers to meet the needs of their specific system design. In such cases, use of the Intel generic driver update is not recommended.

If you choose to update to the Intel generic driver:

Intel recommends that you perform this driver update via the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (IDSA) tool. IDSA provides an automated, simplified update process with no extra steps to perform, and may identify other needed important driver updates. If you are not sure if this driver/update is applicable to your system click the “get started” link below. The IDSA tool will provide the needed guidance.

Click here to get started with IDSA.

Only if you are INSTALLING the Intel® RST driver for the first time, enabling a new Intel® Optane™ memory module, continue to read below.

 Purpose

The Intel® Optane™ Memory software suite supports the configuration and enabling of system acceleration with Intel® Optane™ memory.

Note: If you already have the Intel® RST application installed, you must remove it before installing the Intel® Optane™ memory application.

Which file to choose?

• SetupOptaneMemory.exe or SetupOptaneMemory.zip:
• Application/User Interface specifically designed and optimized to support system acceleration with Intel® Optane™ memory modules
• Application installation also installs the Intel® RST drivers
• f6flpy-x64.zip (64bit Operating System) [Optional]:
• Standalone Intel® RST Drivers with Intel® Optane™ memory support
• May be required during OS installation to detect PCIe* NVMe* drive, refer to system manufacturer documentation or Intel Customer Support

For advanced features supported with the Intel® RST Driver use of the Intel® RST application is suggested. 

Find installation assistance in the Intel® Optane™ Memory User and Installation Guide or Videos.

Platforms supported for Intel® Optane™ memory

Note: 8^th/7^th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor required.

• Intel® 300/240 Series Chipset Family:
  Desktop, High End Desktop (HEDT), Workstation (WS)
  - Intel® H370 Chipset, Intel® Q370 Chipset, Intel® B360 Chipset, Intel® C246 Chipset (WS), Intel® Z370 Chipset, Intel® Z390 Chipset
• Intel® 200 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller - Intel® Q270 Chipset, Intel® Z270 Chipset, Intel® H270 Chipset, Intel® Q250 Chipset, Intel® B250 Chipset 
• 8th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller Mobile Low Power (LP)  - Premium-U, Base-U
• 7th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Family Platform I/O SATA AHCI/RAID Controller- Premium U
• Intel® 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI/RAID Controller -  Intel® HM175 Chipset, Intel® QM175 Chipset, Intel® CM238 Chipset, Intel® C236 Chipset

For Intel® platforms not supported above, visit the RAID version 15.9.0.

Note

• Before installing these applications or requesting technical support from Intel, first contact your system manufacturer. They may provide software that is specifically configured for your system.
• See the release notes for installation instructions, supported hardware, what is new, bug fixes, and known issues.
• For any Intel® Optane™ memory-related queries, refer to the Intel® Optane™ memory support page.
• It is recommended that the latest firmware be used on your Intel® SSD and Intel® Optane™ memory devices. Find the latest firmware at Intel® Optane™ Memory Firmware.