ASUS Z97-E/USB3.1 Intel Rapid Start Driver 4.0.0.1068 Download

Posted at December 25, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

ASUS Z97-E/USB3.1 Intel Rapid Start Driver 4.0.0.1068 Description

Changes:

- Fixed icon status on task bar is not correct with actual Off state if registry DisableCriticalBatteryWakeControl is set to 1, turn off Rapid Start and save through GUI. And then click on the icon of taskbar, then icon would be displayed to On incorrectly.

This package contains the files needed for installing the Rapid Start driver for ASUS Z97-E/USB3.1 motherboards. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.

Interactive Installation:

- Run the installation program Setup.exe in administrator mode.
- Select the Setup.exe application
- Right-click over Setup.exe and select "Run as Administrator.
- The program automatically installs the software onto the target system, prompting the user for input as needed.

Silent Installation:

- Run "Setup.exe -s" from the command line in administrator mode.
- Click on the "Start" button/Windows button in the taskbar.
- Click on "All Programs."
- Click on "Accessories."
- Right-click over "Command Prompt" and select "Run as Administrator.
- Navigate to the folder where Setup.exe resides.
- Run "Setup.exe -s" to silently install the software.

Uninstalling the Software:

- The software may be uninstalled through the Control Panel using the "Program and Features" applet
- Click on the "Start" button/Windows button in the taskbar.
- Click on "Control Panel."
- In the Control Panel, click on the link to "Uninstall a program."
- Double-click the "Intel Rapid Start Technology" item
- Follow the prompts to uninstall the software
- Reboot may be required

About Rapid Start Technology:

If you want to speed up the startup process because you don't have the time or don't feel like waiting for a fresh one, then Intel’s Rapid Start Technology can help you with this issue.

Installing the appropriate software allows systems to make use of this technology and enjoy all benefits, such as faster resume times from deep sleep states, alternative modes for performing a full system startup or shutdown, and several others.

Newer Rapid Start software versions can fix various problems encountered during the use of this technology, reduce waiting times, or even add support for newly developed features.

When it comes to applying this release, simply get and run the downloadable package (extract it if necessary), and follow the instructions displayed on-screen. Also, make sure you perform a reboot after you have installed this software to allow all changes to take effect properly.

That being said, click the download button, get the package, and set up this feature on your system. To stay up to date with the latest releases, don’t forget to check back with our website as often as possible.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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