Intel Turbo Memory 2.0

I have ordered ITM 2.0 on my new T400 and was wondering, if it turns out that it actually negatively affects my notebook's performance, is it possible to disable it through software? Can I just uninstall the drivers or somehow select an option to not use it through BIOS?

It seems like the 2.0 is a large upgrade over its predecessor but with all of these vehement remarks about 1.0, it's hard not to have some doubts about the usefulness of the stuff...

 

I also order the ITM 2.0 for my w500. From my understanding it can be turned off via the software it comes with. I am hoping that they have fixed the reported problem since the 1GB version.

And there was a posting in another thread yesterday I believe that found a report that said the ITM 2.0 does save 5-10% battery life under normal usage. So its worth a try using for acouple months and then turning it off.. But official work from this site if it is any better.

But I really dont think idea is prefected enough to be worth $50.

 

Well, the thing is, ITM 1.0 CAN be turned off in the Intel software through checkboxes. But the problem is that it has been reported to not work at all and might prevent you from actually detecting whether or not the ITM is enabled or disabled. Furthermore, Vista can only be used to monitor the ITM, not to control it in any way. The whole thing is a convoluted mess, what software were you referencing that could turn it off?

 

You can also physically remove it from the computer.

 

I understand that it's a CRU, but physical removal would really be a last resort used only if performance was severely affected. I'm wondering if there is a more elegant and less drastic solution.

 

Removing it shouldn't be much more difficult than adding memory.

 

Which means removing palm rest and keyboard, I would not want to do that to my brand new laptop. Is there a software solution?

 

Yes, there is a software solution. You can disable the device through device manager.

You do not have to remove the palm rest and keyboard to access the memory / Turbo Memory chip. There is a panel on the bottom of the laptop to do that.

 

Thank you, the device manager tip was the one I was looking for.

However, I am pretty sure that you do need to remove the palm rest and keyboard.

In Kevin's T400 review, he clearly states, "Upgrade and expansion is a step harder than most notebooks, but still very simple. To gain access to all user-replaceable parts, you simply remove five screws and carefully remove the palmrest and keybard. Here you gain access to an open WWAN slot, another for Turbo Memory or UWB, two DDR3 memory slots, and your wireless card."

 

Shame to hear that. It has changed since the days of my trusty T60p.

 

Just a little heads up and thanks for the speedy replies and great advice!

 

Nothing else to do as I sit around waiting for these **** analysis' to finish!

 

i am ordering a laptop
does it really helps or not?
should i purchase it?

 

It is not worth the $50. Most reviews show no performance increase.

 

On the non-US Lenovo sites, Canada for example, it's actually showing ITM 1.6 and not 2.0 for both T400 and W500. On the US site, it doesn't say it's 2.0 either, it just doesn't have any version written. I don't think the real 2.0 is released yet.

 

Did you guys mean ITM 2.0GB? I got ITM and it shows ITM 1.6 2GB.

 

It's possible he meant 2.0GB, but Montevina supports ITM 2.0 (which was announced July 15).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robson_flash_memory

 

It is ITM 2.0, the 2GB versions are all Robson2. The 1.6 mentioned on the Lenovo site is the latest DRIVER revision...

 

Yes, I neglected to mention that.