Intel optane cache for hdd

[SamuraiJax]

Hi, I just got a 16gb optane m.2 drive to accelerate my 4tb hard drive that I put games on. I already have a 120gb m.2 for windows. Does anyone know how to set it up? I downloaded Intel optane memory software and it says unsupported bios mode. I just updated to the latest bios and my motherboard supports optane. Anyone know a solution?

 

[rgd1101]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from SamuraiJax : "optane cache vs ssd cache"

should I use a 120gb sdd as cache for my 4gb HDD or a 16gb intel optane for cache?

I already have a m.2 for my primary C: drive/windows, the HDD is for games

 

[USAFRet]

Hi, I just got a 16gb optane m.2 drive to accelerate my 4tb hard drive that I put games on. I already have a 120gb m.2 for windows. Does anyone know how to set it up? I downloaded Intel optane memory software and it says unsupported bios mode. I just updated to the latest bios and my motherboard supports optane. Anyone know a solution?

Presumably, the How would be in the instruction manual for your motherboard.

 

[t99]

Does your cpu support it?