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The Intel Directed I/O virtualization technology (VT-d) continues the existing support for virtualization solutions for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium processor systems (VT-i) and expands it with new support for I/O device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help users improve the security and reliability of systems as well as the performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments. Intel High Definition Audio (Intel HD Audio) can deliver more channels of high-quality sound than previous integrated audio formats. Additionally, Intel High Definition Audio provides the technology necessary to support the latest audio content. The Intel Rapid Storage technology offers protection, performance, and scalability for desktop and mobile platforms. Users can benefit from improved performance and reduced power consumption when using one or more hard drives. With two or more hard drives, data can also be protected from loss in the event of a hard drive failure. It is the successor to Intel Matrix Storage technology. Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) is a set of instructions for fast and secure encryption and decryption of data. AES-NI is a valuable component for cryptographic applications, such as mass encryption/decryption applications, authentication, random number generation, and authentication encryption.