Dell Latitude
-Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver:
1.For Microsoft XP 32 &
∙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 <F6> to install the
∙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)
2.For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 &
∙Installing the Intel IMSM / IRST driver after the installation of the Operating System
∙Boot to the Operating System DVD and start the 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
-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