Alienware Area-51 R4 and R5 Driver Download
The Area-51 R4 and R5 is a disk drive controller manufactured by Alienware. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. Visitors have downloaded this driver version 42 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 45.5 MB.
Supported Models
Alienware Area-51 R4 and R5
Alienware Aurora R7
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit)
File Name
Intel-Rapid-Storage-Technology-Driver-and-Management_CM5FP_WIN_15.9.1.1018_A01_01.EXE (45.5 MB)
Versions
15.9.1.1018 (21-Mar-2018)
Additional Notes
Rapid Storage Technology Driver File Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding. Click the Install button. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Uploaded By
Sharmila (DG Staff Member) on 27-Feb-2018
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How to Update Alienware Area-51 R4 and R5 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Alienware Area-51 R4 and R5 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 Alienware Area-51 R4 and R5 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 Alienware 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 Alienware website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
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.