How to Check What Version of the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) Driver is Installed in the System
Content Type: Identify My Product | Article ID: 000031599 | Last Reviewed: 05/10/2023
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Windows 11, 64-bit*, Windows® 10, 64-bit*
The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) driver, in conjunction with the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application, is used to manage:
- RAID Volumes: The driver has the capability to combine multiple drives (RAID volumes) to maximize storage performance and potentially reduce data loss.
- Intel® Optane™ Memory Configuration: The driver also has the capability to combine an Intel® Optane™ memory module with a slower performance drive to increase the overall responsiveness of the system.
The options below can be used to determine what driver version of the Intel® RST driver is currently installed on the system. This is important to know as the driver version required depends on the platform generation. To learn more, check What Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Driver Is Supported on My Platform?.
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Use any of the below options to check the version of the Intel® RST driver in your system You only need to choose one of the options below.:
Option 1: Using Device Manager
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand the section Storage Controllers.
- Right-click on the option Intel® Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller. If you don't see this option, you may not have the Intel® RST driver installed in your system.
- Click Properties.
- Select the Driver tab. The driver version is listed on the page. See reference image below.
Option 2: Using the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application
| Get this application from the Microsoft* Store |
| The Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application can be downloaded from the Microsoft* Store. See more information in What Is the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management Application?. |
- Open the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application.
- Select the About option from the left pane. The driver version is listed on the right. See reference image below.
Option 3: Using the legacy Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application
| Wondering why this is a legacy application? |
| The Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application has been replaced by the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management application. For more details see End-Of-Life (EOL) Announcement for the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology and Intel® Optane™ Memory Applications. |
- Open the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
- Click the Help option from the top pane.
- Select the System Report option on the top pane of the new window.
- Expand the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology section. The driver version is listed on this section. See reference image below.
