I will explain why solutions that dont offer some sort of automated, live ssd firmware update mechanism are potentially extremely risky propositions. Intel and the intel logo are trademarks of intel corporation in the u. Apr 27, 2011 intel toolbox cant find external ssd just bought a new intel 120gb ssd which had the firmware already installed with latest version. Jul 21, 2009 patch firmware on these hpe ssds now or risk drive failure and data loss. Intel x25e solid state drive and intel x25mx18m solid state drives 50nm. According to intel, the new software will enable those drives to. My t410s arrived with g2 intel x18m firmware newer than what is on intels site. View and download intel x18m 80gb mlc ssd user manual online. The 2 drive i have comes with 5dv1hpg4 and for some reason it is missing bunch of smart data from an intel oem drive.
Intel posts fix for bug that crashes ssd 320 drives. I have purchased this drive used, but as expected there is no performance degradation. Intel admitting that its x18m and x25m ssds do actually have the potential to slow after extended use. Intel x18m g1 what are your opinions on this drive. Intel refused to release any trimsupporting firmware for the first generation x25m. Intel has released a firmware update that addresses and apparently resolves a performance problem caused by. Intel x18m ssd in t410s ssdsa1m080g2le firmware upgrade. Intel releases new firmware for x18m, x25m and x25v. Vgnz890 cto ssd hard drive and ram upgrade question. The intel ssd toolbox is drive management software that allows you to. Patch firmware on these hpe ssds now or risk drive failure and data loss. Intel admitting that its x18 m and x25 m ssds do actually have the potential to slow after extended use. Follow the steps to update your intel solid state drive intel ssd firmware using the intel ssd toolbox. The ssd 310, intels first msata drive was released in december 2010, providing x25m g2 performance in a much smaller package.
Intel x25m ssd firmware update boosts write speeds 40%. Just bought a new intel 120gb ssd which had the firmware already installed with latest version. Is it possible to update hp labeled s3700 ssd to intel oem firmware. The firmware update from intel works fine on the t410s if ahci is turned off in bios like mike already said, but if ahci is turned on it wont work because no ssd is found. Before initiating the intel ssd firmware update, be sure to read and. Update firmware on intel solid state drive using the intel ssd toolbox. X25e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive, x25m mainstream 160gb sata mlc solid state drive, solidstate drive. X25 and x18 ssd range last year a firmware bug was.
Built on intels 34nm process, the generation 2 x25m and x18m were introduced just ten days ago. Legacy intel ssds 710, 520, 510, 335, 330, 320, 311, 310, x18, x25 series. Intels new solidstate disk drives for laptops are faster than the fastest hard disk drive counterpart and almost twice as fast as the next best ssd drive weve tested. X18m, x25e ssds made using the 50nanometer and 34nm. Intel rapid storage technology intel rst user interface and driver. Intel x18m sata ssd 34nm products do not require this. Intel toolbox cant find external ssd windows 7 help forums. Dec 02, 2009 users of the intel x25m and x18m ssds were not happy when they learned that the firmware update that promised to increase write speeds actually killed windows 7 installations. Intel x25mx18m sata solidstate drive on 50nm black case updates to fw version 8820 intel x25e sata solidstate drive on 50nm black case updates to fw version 8850. Even reads were pretty poor compared to when i first got it. Intel issues firmware update for ailing x18m and x25m. The intel solid state drive toolbox intel ssd toolbox is drive management software for windows that allows users to view current drive information, perform firmware update, run full diagnostic scans and optimize intel solid state drives intel ssds.
Click the applicable intel solid state drive intel ssd or intel optane memory to view. Intel x25e sata ssd on 50nm black case updates to fw version 8850. If the intel ssd firmware update process is interrupted, your intel ssd might not function properly. Intel 6gbs sata ssd firmware version dl for ssdsc2bb160g4r. Read and follow the firmware update warning, then click run. I ran it and it said that the installation was successful. Oct 26, 2009 for instance my firmware has stayed at 045c88c0. Apr, 2009 intel issues firmware fix for x25m x18m ssds. Discussion in vaio sony started by rodoom, oct 29, 2009. The intel ssd firmware update tool provides the firmware update. Feb 03, 2011 intel has just released a new firmware for its x18 m, x25 m and x25v solid state drives with 34nm nand flash, the new update promising to resolve various issues that users encountered, like slow. Firmware update for intel 520 series solid state drives ssd to fix bluescreens and drives not seen at boot lenovo inc.
Review intel has updated the firmware for its four models of mainstream solidstate drives, the 80gb and 160gb 1. Lists the latest firmware versions and tools available for intel solid state. Update your intel ssd firmware using the intel ssd toolbox. Intel x25mx18m sata ssd on 34nm silver case updates to fw version 02hd. Find the firmware version for your intel solid state drive. All along the way, intel has aggressively cut prices. Intel issues firmware update for ailing x18m and x25m ssds. Firmware versions for intel solid state drives and intel. The new drives will be available in 80gb and 160gb sizes and are still called the x25 m and x18 m. Ensure you have the latest firmware revision, especially before setting any hdd passwords because intel ssds with earlier firmwares would irrepairably brick. The firmware upgrade can also be applied to intels x25m, x18m, x25e ssds made using the 50nanometer. Nov 28, 2009 my t410s arrived with g2 intel x18m firmware newer than what is on intels site.
Apr 20, 2009 intel x25 m solidstate drive firmware update. Intel toolbox does not allow me to upgrade the firmware. The intel x25m was a line of serial ata interface solidstate drives or ssds developed by. Intels secondgeneration x25m solidstate drive the tech. Firmware intel x18m serie ssd disque dur 80 160 go solid. Intel toolbox does not allow me to upgrade the firmware and i wonder if anyone have a workaround. Support information for intel ssd firmware update tool related to product highlights, featured content, downloads and more. The intel x25m was a line of serial ata interface solidstate drives or ssds developed by intel for personal computers, announced in late 2008. Normally i would expect a firmware revision software to reject the update if it wasnt applicable.
I would love to get the new gen samsung 128gb ssd lenovo is using but its out of my price range. Updating hp variant dc s3700 firmware to intel oem. Rip copyprotected dvds with free software for windows. Intel have pushed out their promised update to the x25m ssd, along with the intel ssd toolbox and optimizer, the standout factor of which is a 40.
With the same software driver loadout, i am booting up in about a minute or less now. This article contains detailed information on intel x25m g2 postville ssds. The intel ssd firmware update tool provides the firmware update capabilities for the intel optane memory and intel solid state drives listed in release notes. Intel issued on wednesday a firmware upgrade that fixes a bug that caused. Intel 6gbs sata ssd firmware version dl for ssdsc2bb160g4r, ssdsc2bb300g4r, ssdsc2bb480g4r, ssdsc2bb800g4r, ssdsc1nb080g4r, ssdsc1nb240g4r, ssdsc1nb400g4r, ssdsc2bb160g4t, ssdsc2bb300g4t, ssdsc2bb480g4t, ssdsc2bb800g4t. Intel x25m and x18m mainstream sata solidstate drives 34nm nand flash memory product line featuring the intel ssd toolbox highperformance storage for notebook and desktop pcs intel solidstate drives represent a revolutionary breakthrough that delivers a giant leap in storage performance. Intel is also replacing drives that have crashed because of the bug. The first, the ssd 510, used an sata 6 gigabit per second interface to reach speeds of up to 500 mbs. Intel firmware addresses x25m, x18m ssd slowdowns the. Securely erase data on intel solid state drives that needs replacement x. Intel sata solidstate drive firmware update tool 1.
Note that intels fw update tool flags any unrecognized firmware including newer revisions as preproduction firmware. The ssd 310, intel s first msata drive was released in december 2010, providing x25 m g2 performance in a much smaller package. I did some crystaldiskmark benching the last couple days and boy was it performing terribly. Intel has redesigned the drives firmware and controller to offer both better performance. I formatted ssd and placed it in an older external 2. Use this update tool to get the latest production firmware. The ssd was a multilevelcell solidstate drive available in a 2. If you need any assistance with the firmware update or experience. Use the instructions to find the firmware version for your intel solid state drive intel ssd. Tools for detecting and updating to the latest fw version listed.
March 2011 saw the introduction of two new ssd lines from intel. Ssd storage technology acting without any moving parts, the intel x25m mainstream ssdsa2m160g2r5 solid state disk ssd boasts multiple advanced features including zero mechanical noise, faster data rates compared to conventional hdds, over 1. You can securely erase an intel solid state drive intel ssd using the intel ssd toolbox. Intel has released a firmware update that addresses and apparently resolves a performance problem caused by internal fragmentation. Firmware update for intel 520 series solid state drives. Intel x25m and x18m mainstream sata solidstate drives. New intel 80gb ssd is faster than the best hdd network world. Ive owned the x18 and x25 mlc and slcs since 2009 and the x18 is fast enough to outpace your sata controller. Intel posts fix for bug that crashes ssd 320 drives infoworld. I hate to be stupid about this, so does this mean i got no benefit from doing the firmware upgrade. This firmware will enable your ssd to deliver the best performance in your pc.
The intel sata solidstate drive firmware update tool provides the latest firmware for the following intel solidstate drives in all capacities. Intel turbo charges this drive by interleaving nand flash chips and using 10 parallel channels and optimized firmware. Good news, users of intel x25m and x18m solidstate drives. Review the information in the firmware panel, then click update. If a no is listed for a given intel ssd tool, it means the tool does not contain the firmware version listed. The ssd toolbox software monitors and manages the performance and health of intel ssds. Users of the intel x25m and x18m ssds were not happy when they learned that the firmware update that promised to increase write speeds actually killed windows 7. Firmware versions for intel solid state drives and intel optane. Firmware update tool guidelines intel x18mx25m sata solid state drive other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others firmware update tool guidelines april 2009 6 order number.
The list of enclosures provided on communities is for the intel data migration software, not the intel ssd toolbox. Do i need to update firmware with intel ssd firmware update. Intel x25m solidstate drive firmware update the register. Nonwindows users requiring firmware updates, visit the intel ssd firmware. The firmware upgrade can also be applied to intels x25m, x18m, x25e. Apr, 2009 good news, users of intel x25 m and x18 m solidstate drives. Frequently asked questions about intel data migration software user and installation guides for intel ssd toolbox. After the company flat out denied allegations brought forth by pc. Securely erase data on intel solid state drives that needs. Installing intel ssd toolbox what is the torque value and screw size for intel m. New intel 80gb ssd is faster than the best hdd itworld. Intel has just released a new firmware for its x18m, x25m and x25v solid state drives with 34nm nand flash, the new update promising to resolve various issues. Both the x18m and x25m ssd models are aimed at the.
Intel releases new firmware for x18m, x25m and x25v ssds. To upgrade it, use the intel ssd firmware update tool, which is independent from the os, from their website, but prior to that, check if your current ssd firmware version is the latest. The new drives will be available in 80gb and 160gb sizes and are still called the x25m and x18m. The importance of ssd and other firmware updates i wanted to bring this crucial issue to light since im noticing several storage vendors being either cavalier about this or simply unaware. Ensure you have the latest firmware revision, especially before setting any hdd passwords because intel ssd s with earlier firmware s would irrepairably brick. By downloading, you accept the terms of the dell software license agreement.
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