How does Intel Optane Memory work?

[MojangYang]

Hi, everyone.

yesterday, I bought an 16GB Intel Optane Memory module to speed up my 1tb Seagate barracuda boot drive. But I had a question that google failed to answer. How exactly does Optane work? Google told me that Optane speed up a hdd by caching recent or the most used files, but what does caching means? Does it means the often used hdd files were copied to the Optane stick, so when I open the file on the hdd, I open the identical copy on the Optane instead? Or does it means that the Optane and hdd are merged into one drive, and often used files are moved to the Optane section (like an sshd)?

also, how do I install the driver software? Can I uninstall Optane after it is successfully installed?

[PineyCreek]

I suggest doing a search on this forum or searching Linus's videos under Youtube...most of this has been answered in detail multiple times.  For specific driver information and install instructions, check the manufacturer:

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=intel+optane+install

 

First results are a lot of Intel guides.

 

Here's a Techquickie video:

 

 

[MojangYang]

3 hours ago, PineyCreek said:

I suggest doing a search on this forum or searching Linus's videos under Youtube...most of this has been answered in detail multiple times.  For specific driver information and install instructions, check the manufacturer:

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=intel+optane+install

 

First results are a lot of Intel guides.

 

Here's a Techquickie video:

 

 

Sorry, pineycreek it doesn’t help. I have already watched this video. My question is kind of unique in this forum. I don’t understand the word “cache”. Is it supposed to duplicate 16GB of my hdd or is it supposed to store part of my c drive?