Introduction To Intel ® 2012 Desktop Responsiveness Technologies - Asus P8Z77-V PRO/THUNDERBOLT User Manual

4.4.5 Introduction to Intel
technologies
This section details the overview of the installation and configuration procedures of the Intel
2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies.
Intel 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies feature the three technologies:
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• Intel Smart Response Technology
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• Intel Rapid Start Technology
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• Intel Smart Connect Technology
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System Requirements for Intel
technologies
In order for the system to run smoothly for the Intel
meet the following requirements:
1. CPU: Intel 3rd/2nd generation Core Processor family
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2. OS: Windows
3. SSD: One dedicated SSD (Solid State Disk) to support Intel
Intel Rapid Start Technology is necessary.
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Refer to the SSD Capacity Requirements table for the information of SSD size, partition
capacity, and system memory requirements.
4. HDD: At least one HDD (Hard Disk Drive) for the system OS drive.
5. DRAM: To enable Intel
required.
Ensure to enable the acceleration of Intel
creating the partition for the Intel
ASUS P8Z77-V PRO/ THUNDERBOLT
2012 Desktop responsiveness
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2012 Desktop responsiveness
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7 operating systems
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Rapid Start Technology, DRAM size smaller than 8GB is
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Rapid Start Technology.
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2012 Desktop responsiveness, you must
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Smart Response and
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Smart Response Technology before
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