Article ID: 000056187 Content Type: Compatibility Last Reviewed: 04/28/2023

Is Intel® Optane™ Memory Able to Accelerate a Dual-Boot System?

Environment

Windows 11, 64-bit*, Windows® 10, 64-bit*

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Summary

Dual-boot systems are not supported by the Intel® Optane™ memory.

Description
  • Trying to do a dual boot with an Intel® Optane™ Memory installed. Using Linux* and Windows® 10.
  • Trying to use Intel® Optane™ memory to accelerate the drive that contains more then one operating system but unclear if this is supported.
Resolution

System acceleration with Intel® Optane™ memory is compatible only with a drive that contains one boot partition. Other configurations such as a drive with multiple boot partitions or systems with more than one storage drive each containing an bootable operating systems, are not supported configuration. Results cannot be guaranteed and they are not recommended configurations.

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