Intel SSD DC P4600 Series RST Preinstall Driver 17.11.0.1000 - Description

Resolved Issues:

- BSOD KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION (13a) observed during CS Cycling

Known Issues:

- Error received DO_VERIFY_VOLUME when ODD returned 0x02 command during Read/Write operation
- CrystalDiskInfo - SSD Unsafe shutdown count will increase after S4 or S5.
- Intermittent BSOD 0xA0 observed during Optane Volume separation
- Intel RST PreOS Is Not Showing All devices in BIOS Page When Plugged H10 device.
- BIOS Recovery failure when SATA mode is set to RST and the recovery image size is more than 32MB.
- Enabling Optane fails with error 0xA0070015 when system has a drive connected in Ronin mode
- Less bandwidth on TG disk after updating Intel RST driver to 17.8.0.1022 and later with PCMark8
- System configured with Intel Optane Memory H10 unable to boot or stuck in a boot loop/report bad system config very sporadically, while performing dirty shutdown during extensive IO stress tests. (workaround: Doing a cold reboot will recover the system in case the system is stuck in boot loop)
- Intel RSTCLI returned incorrect code. Expected: Success Actual: InvalidParameters
- NVMe is not listed in Boot Manager when disable CPU Attached feature in BCFS
- Volume failed to go into Normal or Rebuilding state after trying to recover from failed volume state
- CLI shows Roaming Supported when feature is disabled in the driver.

Notes:

- Known Issue is defined as a potential Intel RST issue that has been replicated internally by the Intel RST team but has not been root caused to be an Intel RST defect.
- The RAID OROM & UEFI version for this release is 17.8.0.4507, the driver and user interface version are 17.11.0.1000 and Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management App version is 17.9.1008.0. For Intel RST Premium features (e.g. RAID, Intel Optane memory, CPU Attached Storage), it is recommended that both the Intel RST pre-OS and Intel RST OS driver components are updated. Please contact your CE for further details.

Intel Optane Memory Pinning Extension missing after Windows OS upgrade issue:
- There was a known issue related to “Intel Optane memory pinning extensions dll missing pop-up” upon OS upgrade which is addressed in the Intel technical support article titled “How to Resolve Intel Optane Memory Pinning Error: 'Unable to load DLL ‘iaStorAfsServiceApi.dll'' Encountered”. Customer will still be able to pin the files and maintain their pinning files through the multiple Intel RST UI’s.
- Configurations impacted: Systems updated by the user through Intel RST/Optane installer packages from Intel RST version 16.3.x – 17.2.x to Intel RST 17.5.x - 17.8 prior to OS upgrade.
- A system with factory installed (fresh OS installation) of Intel RST drivers between 17.5.x17.9.x are not affected by this issue.
- Recommend updating to Intel RST 17.9.1.1009 driver to prevent the issue from happening before upgrading to Windows OS 20H1.

Intel RST driver package Updates
- Added new extension files for HSA (ExtensionHSA) and Pinning (ExtensionPinning) to meet DCH compliance requirements.
a. Shellpackage.msi will no longer be provided and the same functionality will be provided through extension inf (ExtensionPinning).
b. iaStorHsa_Ext.inf, iaStorHsa_Ext.cat, iaStorHsaComponent.inf,iaStorHsaComponent.inf : Required for HSA installation through driver inf and the same extension is used by installer to invoke HSA installation.
- Installer package update – New SetupRST.exe installer will install the appropriate Intel RST driver in the system and the Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management application . During the installation process,
a. If the end-user chooses to install the Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management application, the installer will initiate the request for Windows Store to install the application at the next system reboot.
b. If the end-user chooses NOT to install the Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management application, they can still directly go to Windows Store and install the application later.

INTEL RST UI/Installer:

This method is targeted for experienced users who want to have control of the configuration process are recommended to use this method.

1. Obtain the Intel RST SW/driver installation package and run the executable (SetupRST.exe)
2. Install the defaults and reboot the computer
3. From Windows desktop, find and launch the Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management application.
4. The application will open to the ‘Manage’ page
5. Click the ‘Intel Optane Memory’ tab
6. Select disk configuration
7. Click the “Enable Intel Optane Memory".
8. Choose mode for Intek Optane Memory and click Next
9. Check "Erase all data on Intel Optane memory module"
10. Click the “Enable” link to start the enabling process
11. Depending on the size of your Intel Optane memory module, a progress bar may be displayed
12. Let progress bar complete to 100%
13. Finalize operation
14. Click the [Reboot] button to complete the process
15. System reboots into Windows to complete the enabling process. 

About SATA / AHCI / RAID Preinstall Drivers:

Download this package if you intend to switch the SATA settings between available modes (AHCI, RAID, or IDE) after an operating system has been installed.

Remember that if you modify these settings without applying the proper files, the OS will not be able to boot until requirements are met or changes are reverted.

As for the installation method, it would be best if you refer to the manufacturer's update guide, read all the steps, and initiate this task only when you have completely familiarized yourself with the procedure.

Even though other platforms might also be compatible with this release, we strongly recommend that you apply the driver only on specified operating systems in order to successfully perform the installation. If a failure occurs, the computer could suffer serious malfunctions.

With these in mind, if you wish to modify the SATA settings according to the mode highlighted in this version, click the download button and make the desired changes. Visit our website as often as possible to stay up to date with the latest releases.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.