the underlying technology could just be USB 2 or USB 3.0. In fact, Nokia's N1 Android tablet uses a USB Type-C connector, but underneath
it's all USB 2.0 — not even USB 3.0. However, these technologies are closely related.
Intel Optane memory
Intel Optane memory functions only as a storage accelerator. It neither replaces nor adds to the memory (RAM) installed on your computer.
NOTE: Intel Optane memory is supported on computers that meet the following requirements:
• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or higher
Table 2. Intel Optane memory specications
Feature Specications
Interface PCIe 3x2 NVMe 1.1
Connector M.2 card slot (2230/2280)
Congurations supported
• 7th Generation or higher Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor
• Windows 10 64-bit version or higher
• Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver version 15.9.1.1018 or
higher
Capacity 16 GB
Enabling Intel Optane memory
1 On the taskbar, click the search box, and type "Intel Rapid Storage Technology".
2 Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
3 On the Status tab, click Enable to enable the Intel Optane memory.
4 On the warning screen, select a compatible fast drive, and then click Yes to continue enabling Intel Optane memory.
5 Click Intel Optane memory > Reboot to enable the Intel Optane memory.
NOTE
: Applications may take up to three subsequent launches after enablement to see the full performance benets.
Disabling Intel Optane memory
About this task
CAUTION
: After disabling Intel Optane memory, do not uninstall the driver for Intel Rapid Storage Technology as it will result in a
blue screen error. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology user interface can be removed without uninstalling the driver.
NOTE: Disabling Intel Optane memory is required before removing the SATA storage device, accelerated by the Intel Optane
memory module, from the computer.
Steps
1 On the taskbar, click the search box, and then type "Intel Rapid Storage Technology".
2 Click Intel Rapid Storage Technology. The Intel Rapid Storage Technology window is displayed.
3 On the Intel Optane memory tab, click Disable to disable the Intel Optane memory.
4 Click Yes if you accept the warning.
The disabling progress is displayed.
5 Click Reboot to complete disabling Intel Optane memory and restart your computer.
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