Dell Latitude E-Family & Mobile Precision Reimage "How-To" Guide
Follow these steps to install the IMSM / IRST driver:
-
1. For Microsoft XP 32 & 64-Bit Operating Systems:
2. For Microsoft Vista / Windows 7 (32 & 64-Bit) Operating Systems:
o If Intel Rapid Recovery or RAID Technologies is to be used, ensure the following:
1. SATA operation mode in the BIOS is set to the appropriate IRRT, RAID On, or RAID
2. Microsoft Operating System was installed under IRRT, RAID On, or RAID mode and
3. Install the following Intel IMSM application provided by Dell:
Installing the Intel IMSM driver using the Floppy Drive
Boot to the Dell Recovery DVD (RDVD) and select the Create RAID
driver from the list of items. You will need Floppy Disk Drive and a
diskette for this selection. The IMSM / IRST driver must be on the root
of the A:\
Note
: the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from
support.dell.com
Once the driver is extracted and stored on the target diskette, boot to
the operating system CD and start the installation
In the initial stage of Windows Setup, press <F6> to install the third-
party IMSM SCSI or RAID drivers
When prompted, insert the floppy disk containing the IMSM driver and
follow the instructions provided by Windows Setup
After reading the floppy disk, either choose "Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA
AHCI Controller" if in AHCI mode or "Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-eSATA
RAID Controller" if in IRRT mode – select the appropriate driver to
install
Installing the Intel IMSM / IRST driver after the installation of the
Operating System
Boot to the Operating System DVD or Boot from PXE , then start the OS
installation
After completing the OS installation, insert the Dell RDVD
Select the IMSM / IRST driver and follow the installation procedure
Note:
the latest IMSM / IRST driver can also be obtained from
support.dell.com
mode
the latest Intel Storage IMSM / IRST driver is installed
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Application, or
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application
under the "SATA Drivers" section
under the "SATA Drivers" section
Print Page