Chapter 6: Intel® technologies

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Intel® technologies

 

Intel® 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies

This section details the overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the Intel® 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies.

Intel® 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies consists of three powerful technologies that helps your system boost its speed, responsiveness and overall performance.

Below are the features of Intel® 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies:

Intel® Smart Response Technology

Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Smart Connect Technology

System Requirements

In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel® 2013 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies, your system must meet the following requirements.

CPU: 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor family

OS: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 operating systems

SSD: One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel® Smart Response and Intel® Rapid Start Technology.

Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition capacity and system memory requirements.

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

DRAM: To enable Intel® Rapid Start Technology, 8GB or less system memory is required.

• Ensure that you use an unpartitioned SSD to enable the Intel® Smart Response Technology.

If you choose GPT (GUID Partition Table) store type for your operating system, ensure to reserve an unallocated space of 5MB for the Intel® Smart Response Technology.

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