SSD cache on windows 8.1

Hi, I do have windows 8.1 update 1 on my lenovo thinkpad edge e540 (20C6003QMC) which has 16GB SSD cache and I'd like to ask since express cache is not supported on windows 8.x how can i get it working? Thanks

Okay, I got mine to install.
Under the Start menu it showed iCloud 3.1 as still being installed although it doesn't show up in the add / remove programs. So what I decided to do was manually uninstall it. I found the directory where iCloud was installed, which in my case was:
c:\program files (x86)\Common Files\Apple
Close out iCloud if it's still running in the taskbar, I used the Task Manager to close it.
I renamed the Apple folder to Apple.bak and then closed out explorer. I re-ran the iCloud 4.x install program and it went through the entire installation without fail this time. After which it'll prompt for you to reboot once the installation completes.

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I used the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) driver during install and after installing Windows 8 but I do not recieve the option to Accelerate the SSD drive. I followed the instructions and links contained in this Toshiba Forum post: http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=277914
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If anyone stumbles upon this problem in 2015, i have detailed my solution here
http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=81644&tstart=0
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http://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/rapid_start_technology_user_guide.pdf
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Keep in mind that there are seemingly two types or Intel Rapid Cache type options. Follow the instructions in the intel link and one of them will work for you. (I hope it does work for you because i know how frustrating this issue is)
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E540 SSD caching - how to make it work

Hello. Does anyone know how can I rebuild E540 SSD caching? The problem is, that I formatted the whole notebook (1TB HDD + 16 GB SSD) and now after fresh install of Windows 8.1 it doesn't seem to use the 16 GB SSD as cache. I installed Intel Rapid Storage, but I can't install Intel Smart Response (which seems to do the SSD-caching) because it needs the RAID to be enable in BIOS but I don't have such an option. Any idea how to make it work?
Thanks in advance!

ColonelONeill wrote:
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- GUI interface for excluding files you don't want cached (ignore downloads, music, etc.)
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As promised, I'm reporting back on my venture - trying to install Intel Smart Response Technology + Intel Rapid Start, but it's not working and I made it work I have tested, and both technologies are working in tandem, which brings me back to the question: why did Acer spend money on 3rd party software, instead of using Intel's? Anyway.... This is the recipe:Clean all partition in the SSD and the HDD.Install Windows7 on the HDDInstall Chipset INF file and video driver ( not necessary, just to speed up the system )Install Intel Rapid Storage and enable Acceleration ( Intel guide here )Create the hibernation partition on the SSD and REBOOT ( required by Intel Rapid Start, from first post or here )Install Intel Rapid Start Technology softwareI didn't measure the boot time with ExpressCache, but on my experience, the Windows boot is faster with Intel Smart Response. Some notes:I'm able to use the latest drivers from Intel website to theChipset ( 9.4.0.1026 )VGA ( 8.15.10.2712 )Rapid Start ( 3.0.0.1053 )But not for the Rapid StorageTechnology. My Windows 7 64 bits PRO would get stuck on the boot logo animation if I used the latest version ( 12.9 ), it only worked using version 11.7.0.1013 ( link ). Since the Hibernation partition has 3.77GB, and the laptop has 4GB, I can't predict what will happen in the situtation your laptop is using more RAM than the partition has.On my research, I think this wouldn`t be a problem because I have seen on other forums people advising others to use 80% of the system physical RAM to the hibernation file. Regards,HalfBit.

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Hello, could i do msata ssd cache on my laptop with intel rapid storage ?
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why is the accelerate feature not working?
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List full spec would help a lot.
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i edited my post to list the full spec. i want the OS on the HDD because my nephew will install tons of games that take up lots of space.

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I've been reading a little bit about some folks who have the SSD cache drive but for some reason, don't have the ExpressCache software installed. But I'm actually trying to figure out if I even have the physical SSD drive. In Windows Explorer, I see the C drive, the DVD RW drive and the Lenovo_Recovery drive (which I'm assuming is just partitioned off the hard drive). Looking at the Device Manager I only see the Hitachi hard drive. Does this mean Lenovo messed up and didn't install my SSD Cache drive?

neil1967 wrote:
So, how painful is it to get this fixed, since I paid for it? Am i going to have to send the bloody thing back to lenovo? i can't believe they'd be so shoddy with their manufacturing as to forget something like that.
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See the Intel RapidStart User Guide at http://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/rapid_start_technology_user_guide.pdf
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3. I enabled RAID only to discover windows would BSOD on boot and i disabled it again (sat it back to AHCI)
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I have gotten to the point where im about to give up on this. Do any of you have any idea of what i've done wrong? if so please reply.

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I use the 120 SSD for Windows 7 and programs. I use the Seagate for storage and games and the 40GB SSD to accelerate the Seagate in Maximized mode (for performance: write to SSD first, and delayed writing to spin disk). This set up is about a week old.
I have noticed that the hard-drive makes a clicking noise, very audible, a couple times per 10 minutes. I suspect that the Z68 SSD caching might doing this. When I turn off the SSD caching via the Intel Rapid Storage Technology program, the Seagate went 'crazy' and was clicking every other second for about 1 to 2 minutes while it is unloading the cache. I have turned SSD caching back on, so far no clicking.
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