16. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Windows 10
operating system.
17. Install the Windows drivers. Make sure you install the Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology (IRST) driver.
18. Run the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology application.
19. Click Enable.
Figure 2 - Intel® Rapid Storage Technology - Status
20. The system will pop-up a message and ask you to select a
compatible fast drive (in this case there should only be one
option).
21. You will need to restart the computer after enabling Optane,
and make sure the system is powered by the powered AC/DC
adapter, and not by battery only.
22. Click Yes to begin the process (this may take some time).
23. After the process has been completed restart the computer.
Clearing Intel® Optane™
If you wish to clear an existing Intel® Optane™ setup
then follow the procedure below to do so. However back-
up up any necessary files and data before clearing an
Intel® Optane™ setup, as doing so will result in the loss
of all data on the volumes.
1. Make sure that Intel® Optane™ is enabled in the Intel®
Rapid Storage Technology application.
2. Start-up your computer and press <F2> to enter the BIOS.
3. Go to Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology (in the Advanced
menu) and press <Enter>.
4. Select Intel Optane, **** (listed under Optane Volume:) and
press <Enter>.
5. Select "Deconcatentate" and press <Enter>.
6. Select Yes from the "Are you sure you want to perform
deconcatentation" option.
7. Select "Start deconcatentation" and press <Enter>.
8. The system will return to the standard Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology menu when complete.
9. You should then select the appropriate SATA Mode for your
system and reinstall the OS.
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