Can't setup SSD as Intel Rapid Storage for RAID 0 (Mechanical HDDs)

[Hooch180]

Hello.
I have OS installed on 500GB SSD.
I have second SSD 120GB.

I have 2x1TB HDD in RAID 0.
I would like to use 120GB SSD as cache for those 2x1TB in RAID.

But I can't see option in Intel Rapid Storage window.

Any help?

 

[J_E_D_70]

Think you mean Smart Response Technology (SRT). See this article on how to set it up:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Intel-Smart-Response-Technology-Explained/1292/3

Looks like it could be an issue with your BIOS or Intel RST software version. Note that it'll only use 64GB of that SSD and since you're running OS on a large SSD I don't think you'll see an improvement unless you have some specific use case that can take advantage of it.

 

[Hooch180]

Think you mean Smart Response Technology (SRT). See this article on how to set it up:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Intel-Smart-Response-Technology-Explained/1292/3

Looks like it could be an issue with your BIOS or Intel RST software version. Note that it'll only use 64GB of that SSD and since you're running OS on a large SSD I don't think you'll see an improvement unless you have some specific use case that can take advantage of it.

I keep all data on that big RAID 0 disc. I don't really know what to do with this 120GB SSD.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Gotcha - can always try it and see if you see a difference.

 

[Hooch180]

Gotcha - can always try it and see if you see a difference.

I'm no sure if I understand you. What you mean?

 

[J_E_D_70]

Mean it can't hurt to follow the instructions to get the SSD set as a cache for the HDDs and see if you can actually tell any performance difference.

 

[Hooch180]

Mean it can't hurt to follow the instructions to get the SSD set as a cache for the HDDs and see if you can actually tell any performance difference.

I can't follow instructions as I'm not getting "Accelerate" option.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Do you have the latest RST driver, RAID driver, and BIOS? SSD also needs to be empty. Only reason I could see you wouldn't have "accelerate."