Intel has just launched very recently the new Optane memory that is intended for the server and the HPC. The new drives, which will come with the 16GB and 32 GB will serve as cache drivers for hard disks. In contrast, this will not be used as cache drives for mechanical hard disks.

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The Optane memory as announced by Intel is intended to improve the functioning of the desktop workloads for all types of users. However, it does not have the capability to store OS or games. It's not yet tested how it will perform for an SSD cache drive. It can be recalled that the SSD cache drive had been created to cache the usually retrieved data based on the drives workloads and capacity.

Additionally, the new Optane drive is designed for compatibility with the chipsets of the Intel 200-series. Also, the drive has the ability to support both the M.2 type B and M for two PCI-Express lanes. Nevertheless, it was not devised to operate on motherboards on SATA connectivity.

Enjoy a faster and more responsive system with Intel #Optane Memory! BIOS update are now ready for 200 series MB https://t.co/jfIZuy24JO pic.twitter.com/CjYJpEvetm

— ASUS ROG (@ASUS_ROG) March 28, 2017

In a report about Asus computers, updates on the UEFI BIOS were made on motherboards to become compatible with the New Optane Memory. As such, a low capacity can be speeded up or turbo charged to function like a larger hard disk. Intel, which is using the 3D Xpoint technology for the Optane memory can even enable a 1TB hard drive to double its computing performance.

For interested buyers of the technology, the BIOS update can be availed of thru the EZ Flash 3 utility or thru the Asus USB BIOS Flashback tool. For more news of the Optane memory, stay tuned to Telegiz.