The H97I AC is a disk drive controller manufactured by MSI. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This version of "intel_rapid_storage_9.zip" is rated (4 out of 5 stars) based on 48 downloads and 9 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows 8 and Windows 7. The total disk space used for this update is 11.1 MB.
H97I AC
H97M ECO
H97M-G43
Z87-G45 GAMING
Z97 GAMING 7
Z97 GUARD-PRO
Z97 Gaming 9 AC
Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit)
13.1.0.1058 (7-Jul-2014)
Rapid Storage Technology Driver File
aravind (DG Staff Member) on 26-Sep-2014
To get the H97I AC driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter MSI H97I AC into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the MSI Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the MSI website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
---|---|---|
intel_rapid_storage_9/SetupRST.exe | 11.6 MB | 28 May 2014 |
intel_rapid_storage_9/mup.xml | 23.5 KB | 28 May 2014 |
intel_rapid_storage_9/readme.txt | 76.2 KB | 29 May 2014 |