6.2Intel® Rapid Start Technology

Intel® Rapid Start Technology allows you to quickly resume your computer from hibernate or sleep mode. It reduces the amount of data transferred to SSD resulting in a faster or improved resume or wake up time.

• Ensure that you enable the Intel® Rapid Start Technology in BIOS before using the Intel® Rapid Start Technology. In BIOS, click Advanced Mode > Advanced > PCH Configuration > Intel® Rapid Start Technology then set Intel® Rapid Start Technology to [Enabled].

•Ensure to create a partition first before installing the Intel® Rapid Start Technology utility. The utility will not proceed with the installation if you have not created a partition.

Creating a partition

•Ensure to back up your data before creating a partition using the Microsoft partition tool. Incorrect partitioning results to data loss.

•The system may become unstable if DRAM is set to a high frequency.

To create a partition:

1.Launch the Computer Management window for the following Windows® operating systems:

a.For Windows® 7, click Start then right-click Computer > Manage.

b.For Window® 8, right-click on the Start screen to launch to launch All Apps bar, click All Apps icon then right-click Computer > Manage.

2.Click Disk Management on the left pane of Computer Management window.

3.Select the SSD that you want to partition.

4.Right-click the New Volume that you want to shrink from, then click Shrink Volume.

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