Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a driver which offers support for fault-tolerant and high capacity SATA RAID 5 arrays. The software also provide support for high-performance SATA RAID 10 arrays.
Intel Matrix Storage Manager is able to support a wide range of Intel chipset based platforms, such as Intel 945, Intel 955X, Intel 975X, Intel 965, Intel 3 Series, 4 Series and 5 Series. Moreover, redundant SATA RAID 1 arrays and high-performance SATA RAID 0 arrays are supported as well.
The Intel RAID technology requires the Intel 82801HR I/O controller hub, Intel 82801GR / GH I/O controller hub, Intel ICH9R / ICH9M-E / ICH10R/PCH / PCHM SATA RAID controller hub, Intel 631xESB / 632xESB I/O controller hub, or the Intel 82801FR I/O controller hub.
Intel Matrix Storage Manager is able to support a wide range of Intel chipset based platforms, such as Intel 945, Intel 955X, Intel 975X, Intel 965, Intel 3 Series, 4 Series and 5 Series. Moreover, redundant SATA RAID 1 arrays and high-performance SATA RAID 0 arrays are supported as well.
The Intel RAID technology requires the Intel 82801HR I/O controller hub, Intel 82801GR / GH I/O controller hub, Intel ICH9R / ICH9M-E / ICH10R/PCH / PCHM SATA RAID controller hub, Intel 631xESB / 632xESB I/O controller hub, or the Intel 82801FR I/O controller hub.
Name | Intel Matrix Storage Manager |
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Version | 8.9.0.1023 |
Developer | Intel Corp. | see all products from this developer |
Product Homepage | Intel Matrix Storage Manager |
License | Free (Freeware) |
Last Week Downloads | 6 |
All Time Downloads | 10,268 |
Filename | IATA89CD.exe |
Filesize | 22.6MB |
MD5 Checksum | 35148896DA32BC112D026D7989AB287E |
OS Support | Windows All |
Category | Drivers |
Hi, I'm trying to download the latest Intel Matrix Storage Manager. I'm using Windows 7 HP 64 Bit. I went to Intel and downloaded the one I thought was for my operating system but when I tried to install it I was told that my OS was not the right one for that download. Could someone please. Drivers: Intel Matrix Storage Manager. This software download is currently available as version 8.9. Compatibility may vary, but generally runs on a Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 7 desktop and laptop PC. Intel Matrix Storage Manager has been tested for viruses, please refer to the tests on the 'Virus Tests' page. It is published by Intel.
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Old Versions
Software | Date Added |
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Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.9.0.1023 | August 14, 2009 - Latest Version |
Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.6.0.1007 | December 11, 2008 |
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I have windows 7 and this is running in the background.
Using process explorer, I can see most of the DLLs are named, but two are unsigned called
locale.nls
an SortDefault.nls
. One has no description OLEAUT32.DLL
.What are these files, what do they mean, and should I be concerned if they are lacking descriptions?
I have never heard of an
.nls
file. The Intel homepage is no help. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Driver
I would imagine this is part of the whole RAID setup, but I do not even know if I need to be running RAID if I am running WAMP or not.
Is this something I can uninstall, or would it be recommended to keep this? (I have an Intel Atom N450.)
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Intel Matrix Storage Manager is basically a piece of software that communicates with the Intel I/O Controller / SATA ports in order to give you an overview of what is happening. (And RAID status if it is setup)
There should be a separate program that can graphically tell you what is plugged into each port.
On top of this, it can 'sometimes' make your machine go faster under certain circumstances - it installs some funky I/O drivers that increase access times. During benchmarking, I noted a increase of around 9% using it - However, it was also responsible for severe BSODs on Vista. I guess they would have fixed that by now.
As for WAMP, RAID is always recommended on servers (for quick rebuild) but it has nothing to do (directly) with Intel Matrix Storage Manager
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Quick search gives results for .nls. It appears to be Code Page National Language Support file. It was used in DOS era.
As for OLEAUT32.DLL, it's part of Windows. Here's a description: http://www.auditmypc.com/process/oleaut32.asp
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As you yourself found out, Matrix storage manager is part of Intel's drivers. It would be safest to let it be installed.
As far as RAID is concerned, take a look here. Having RAID and running WAMP are not actually related. It'd be nice if you could use a nice, large and safe array for WAMP, but it's not required.
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The files
locale.nls
and SortDefault.nls
appear to contain locale data for Windows.Microsoft Locale Builder and
intl.cpl
read SortDefault.nls
primarily but not locale.nls
.Deleting either
XP1XP1%SystemRoot%System32locale.nls
or %SystemRoot%GlobalizationSortingSortDefault.nls
causes a BSoD.74411 gold badge99 silver badges1919 bronze badges
I had problems with audio and video playback on my Dell Inspiron 1750 Notebook computer. It was driving me nuts because it was so annoying! I was ready to buy a new laptop until I found something on the web about disabling Intel Matrix Storage Manager. I disabled it and playback is fine now for video and audio!!! OH HAPPY DAYS!!!!!Brad.PS: And my computer runs just fine thank you.
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