Question Why I don't have Cache option for my HDD

[Mir96TA]

I have ASrock H270Pro4 with H270 Chipset running with i3 6100
Chipset is in Intel Raid Mode or RTS Premium Mode
On Sata Port I have HDD
and m.2 nvme ssd.
I would like HDD able to have caching option.
Am I missing some thing here ?

 

[UsandThem]

What kind of caching option are you talking about? If you're talking about the amount of onboard cache of the HDD you bought, it automatically uses that.



I know their is a RAM caching one, but from what I've read here, it seems too complicated for what it does.

The biggest thing is having your OS on a SSD, with the spinner storing programs and data (which it appears that's what you have).

 

[IntelUser2000]

@UsandThem Sounds like the OP is talking about the SRT caching feature. You can cache HDDs using SSDs.

If the RST driver interface does not have the caching option, you might not have the ability to do it. Did you look at all the tabs? Performance maybe? Or the Manage tab?

 

[VirtualLarry]

Tried looking in Device Manager, under the Disk device, Policies?

Edit: Maybe OP is talking about using the NVMe SSD as a cache for the SATA drive? I don't know what "RTS Premium Mode" is. Is that a BIOS option?

 

[Mir96TA]

What kind of caching option are you talking about? If you're talking about the amount of onboard cache of the HDD you bought, it automatically uses that.
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I know their is a RAM caching one, but from what I've read here, it seems too complicated for what it does.

The biggest thing is having your OS on a SSD, with the spinner storing programs and data (which it appears that's what you have).

No no, I am talking about Intel SRT, where it will allow SSD to use for cache. It can allocate 30 GB of SSD for HDD Caching.
It has radio button call Accelerate. See my upload picture.

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Tried looking in Device Manager, under the Disk device, Policies?

Edit: Maybe OP is talking about using the NVMe SSD as a cache for the SATA drive? I don't know what "RTS Premium Mode" is. Is that a BIOS option?

Yes I want NvMe SSD for caching the HDD.

 

[IntelUser2000]

@Mir96TA It's possible that SRT(Smart Response Technology) has been deprecated.

There's this page about it.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...tel-rst.html?productId=55005&localeCode=us_en

You could install the older drivers pre-16 version like it states to get it. If that works for you, then yea its basically obsolete.

Get PrimoCache. Its quite flexible in its configuration. It costs a bit but not bad at all for $29.99.
https://www.romexsoftware.com/en-us/primo-cache/index.html

They also have a 30-day free trial to see if it works for you.

 

[UsandThem]

After about of year or so trying to figure out why all the 850 EVO SSDs I had in various computers in my house were performing a lot lower than reviews showed they should, someone here helped me figure out it was the Intel SATA driver that was the culprit, and that the generic Windows driver was much faster.

After that, I quit installing things like Intel RST. The thread where it all happened: https://forums.anandtech.com/thread...rus-needed-slow-850-evo-issue-solved.2498047/

 

[Mir96TA]

@Mir96TA It's possible that SRT(Smart Response Technology) has been deprecated.

There's this page about it.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/u...tel-rst.html?productId=55005&localeCode=us_en

You could install the older drivers pre-16 version like it states to get it. If that works for you, then yea its basically obsolete.

Get PrimoCache. Its quite flexible in its configuration. It costs a bit but not bad at all for $29.99.
https://www.romexsoftware.com/en-us/primo-cache/index.html

They also have a 30-day free trial to see if it works for you.

I DO NOT want Smart Response. Which is basically Fast Resume.
I am talking Intel SRT HDD caching.
I know Primo Cache can do it for a Money. Perhaps it has lot more feature.
I would like to take a benefit of CPU+Chipset +UEFI and OS...… without paying any thing extra.
I know it was available for older chipset (Z68, Z87 Q87)
I have used it in Z68, and Q87.
Only thing I do not know, if intel have deprecated this feature in later chipset models.

 

[Mir96TA]

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[VirtualLarry]

I've known it as SRT, and RST, Rapid Storage Technology. Maybe check for a download for that?

 

[Mir96TA]

After about of year or so trying to figure out why all the 850 EVO SSDs I had in various computers in my house were performing a lot lower than reviews showed they should, someone here helped me figure out it was the Intel SATA driver that was the culprit, and that the generic Windows driver was much faster.

After that, I quit installing things like Intel RST. The thread where it all happened: https://forums.anandtech.com/thread...rus-needed-slow-850-evo-issue-solved.2498047/

I don't if this is a Fast enough.
It feel Fast enough
Computer takes 8 seconds to boot from Power on to DeskTop screen

 

[UsandThem]

I don't if this is a Fast enough.
It feel Fast enough
Computer takes 8 seconds to boot from Power on to DeskTop screen

I would say that's fast enough.

 

[IntelUser2000]

I DO NOT want Smart Response. Which is basically Fast Resume.

You are confusing Smart Response Technology(which is abbreviated SRT just like you pointed out) with Rapid Start Technology.

Smart Response:
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/smart-response-technology.html

Rapid Start:
https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/what-is-intel-rapid-start-technology

I think if you are asking for advice, it would be good to listen to it?