4.4.5Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies

This document details the overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.

Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies:•Intel® Smart Response Technology•Intel® Rapid Start Technology•Intel® Smart Connect TechnologySystem Requirements for Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies

In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must meet the following requirements:

1.

CPU:Intel® 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family

2.

OS:Windows® 7 operating systems

3.

SSD:

One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel® Smart Response and

 

 

Intel ® Rapid Start Technology is necessary.

 

 

Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition

 

 

capacity, and system memory requirements.

4.

HDD:At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive.

5.DRAM: To enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology, DRAM size smaller than 8GB is required.

Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel® Smart Response Technology before creating the partition for the Intel® Rapid Start Technology.

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