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... a Drive ...7 2. Viewing Basic Drive Information 8 Model ...8 Firmware Version...8 Serial Number ...8 Drive Health...8 Estimated Life Remaining ...9 Drive Capacity...9 Identifying NAND Lithography of an Intel SSD 9 Identifying the Security State of an Intel SSD 10 3. Optimizing your System ...22 Running System Tuner ...22 Additional Tips for Firmware Updates 21 Using Firmware Update ...21 7. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User...
... a Drive ...7 2. Viewing Basic Drive Information 8 Model ...8 Firmware Version...8 Serial Number ...8 Drive Health...8 Estimated Life Remaining ...9 Drive Capacity...9 Identifying NAND Lithography of an Intel SSD 9 Identifying the Security State of an Intel SSD 10 3. Optimizing your System ...22 Running System Tuner ...22 Additional Tips for Firmware Updates 21 Using Firmware Update ...21 7. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User...
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Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8. Intel® SSD Optimizer 31 10. Firmware Update 30 Troubleshooting - Drives...30 Troubleshooting - Obtaining More Information 32 Related Publications ...32 Reference Documents ...32 Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide iv September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Troubleshooting...30 Troubleshooting - Performing a Secure Erase 27 About Secure Erase...27 Secure Erase Requirements ...27 Deleting a Partition ...27 Running Secure Erase ...28 Creating a Partition ...29 9.
Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8. Intel® SSD Optimizer 31 10. Firmware Update 30 Troubleshooting - Drives...30 Troubleshooting - Obtaining More Information 32 Related Publications ...32 Reference Documents ...32 Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide iv September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Troubleshooting...30 Troubleshooting - Performing a Secure Erase 27 About Secure Erase...27 Secure Erase Requirements ...27 Deleting a Partition ...27 Running Secure Erase ...28 Creating a Partition ...29 9.
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...Run Quick and Full diagnostic scans to test the read and write functionality of an Intel SSD • Check and tune your system settings for optimal Intel SSD performance, power efficiency, and endurance • View your system information and hardware ...configuration, such as central processing unit (CPU), chipset, controller name and driver version • Update the firmware on an Intel SSD • Run Secure Erase on a secondary Intel SSD September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel...
...Run Quick and Full diagnostic scans to test the read and write functionality of an Intel SSD • Check and tune your system settings for optimal Intel SSD performance, power efficiency, and endurance • View your system information and hardware ...configuration, such as central processing unit (CPU), chipset, controller name and driver version • Update the firmware on an Intel SSD • Run Secure Erase on a secondary Intel SSD September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel...
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... to run a task on the selected drive. (Available tasks vary depending on the drive you select.) Intel SSD Optimizer Quick Diagnostic Scan Full Diagnostic Scan Secure Erase Firmware Update System Tuner System Information Click Refresh to manage. See Identifying a Drive for the selected drive to ... and system information for more information to an option on Intel SSDs. Note: If a drive contains a partition or is installed as a cache, it appears as a separate drive on the drive you select.) Model Firmware Version Serial Number Drive Details Drive Capacity Drive Health Estimated Life...
... to run a task on the selected drive. (Available tasks vary depending on the drive you select.) Intel SSD Optimizer Quick Diagnostic Scan Full Diagnostic Scan Secure Erase Firmware Update System Tuner System Information Click Refresh to manage. See Identifying a Drive for the selected drive to ... and system information for more information to an option on Intel SSDs. Note: If a drive contains a partition or is installed as a cache, it appears as a separate drive on the drive you select.) Model Firmware Version Serial Number Drive Details Drive Capacity Drive Health Estimated Life...
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... the final value. One or more information. • If the number contains G2 or A2, the SSD is 34nm. • If the number contains G3, the SSD is a newer firmware version for your Intel SSD, see Checking for Intel SSDs only with this information includes reference to show detailed model information. Serial Number On the home screen...
... the final value. One or more information. • If the number contains G2 or A2, the SSD is 34nm. • If the number contains G3, the SSD is a newer firmware version for your Intel SSD, see Checking for Intel SSDs only with this information includes reference to show detailed model information. Serial Number On the home screen...
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...Drive, SMART, and System Information Viewing Drive Details The Drive Details screen displays standard IDENTIFY DEVICE information data for more information. For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference to a specific value • Description Provides the name and bit information (if needed) for each...see the ATA specifications. • Serial Number (Word 10-19) Identifies production information about the selected drive. • Firmware Version (Word 23-26) Version of firmware installed on the selected drive. • Model Number (Word 27-45) Model of all values on the home screen...
...Drive, SMART, and System Information Viewing Drive Details The Drive Details screen displays standard IDENTIFY DEVICE information data for more information. For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference to a specific value • Description Provides the name and bit information (if needed) for each...see the ATA specifications. • Serial Number (Word 10-19) Identifies production information about the selected drive. • Firmware Version (Word 23-26) Version of firmware installed on the selected drive. • Model Number (Word 27-45) Model of all values on the home screen...
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...Intel® SSD Optimizer Requirements The Intel SSD Optimizer runs on your computer uses this configuration (which blocks of an Intel SSD. All Intel SSDs are scheduled to run when the computer is not implemented. Note the following before running the Intel SSD Optimizer, make sure the Intel SSD has the latest firmware installed. Intel...® RST supports the Windows 7 Trim command, but does not physically erase the file. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox...
...Intel® SSD Optimizer Requirements The Intel SSD Optimizer runs on your computer uses this configuration (which blocks of an Intel SSD. All Intel SSDs are scheduled to run when the computer is not implemented. Note the following before running the Intel SSD Optimizer, make sure the Intel SSD has the latest firmware installed. Intel...® RST supports the Windows 7 Trim command, but does not physically erase the file. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox...
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... screen. 4. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on an Intel SSD: 1. Back up the Intel SSD. Select the Intel SSD you want to the latest firmware available with this version of the Firmware Update screen. View the Intel SSD Firmware table and check if the selected Intel SSD is available, download and install Intel SSD Toolbox. 6. Intel is lost during this release of Intel SSD Toolbox. Close...
... screen. 4. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on an Intel SSD: 1. Back up the Intel SSD. Select the Intel SSD you want to the latest firmware available with this version of the Firmware Update screen. View the Intel SSD Firmware table and check if the selected Intel SSD is available, download and install Intel SSD Toolbox. 6. Intel is lost during this release of Intel SSD Toolbox. Close...
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... connection and make sure SMART is properly connected to update the firmware on the home screen • Reboot the system and restart the Intel SSD Toolbox If the problem persists, contact Intel. Troubleshooting - Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Drive...drive If the SMART Details option is not available for Intel SSDs only with SMART enabled. Firmware Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on an Intel SSD or if the firmware update fails, use the Firmware Update Tool mentioned above. Drives Drive does not appear ...
... connection and make sure SMART is properly connected to update the firmware on the home screen • Reboot the system and restart the Intel SSD Toolbox If the problem persists, contact Intel. Troubleshooting - Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - Drive...drive If the SMART Details option is not available for Intel SSDs only with SMART enabled. Firmware Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on an Intel SSD or if the firmware update fails, use the Firmware Update Tool mentioned above. Drives Drive does not appear ...
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Check the firmware to make sure the Intel SSD is supported by the Intel SSD Optimizer. 2. In this error message. Intel® SSD Optimizer Tool is not in a RAID configuration, click Accept to run the Intel SSD Optimizer if the selected Intel SSD does not have the latest firmware installed or if the SSD lithography is in RAID configurations. The Intel SSD Toolbox checks for RAID...
Check the firmware to make sure the Intel SSD is supported by the Intel SSD Optimizer. 2. In this error message. Intel® SSD Optimizer Tool is not in a RAID configuration, click Accept to run the Intel SSD Optimizer if the selected Intel SSD does not have the latest firmware installed or if the SSD lithography is in RAID configurations. The Intel SSD Toolbox checks for RAID...