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... User Guide iii Tuning your Intel SSD 16 About the Intel® SSD Optimizer 16 Intel® SSD Optimizer Requirements 16 Manually Running the Intel® SSD Optimizer 17 Scheduling the Intel® SSD Optimizer 17 Removing a Scheduled Intel® SSD Optimizer Session 18 5. Optimizing your System ...22 Running System Tuner ...22 Additional Tips for Firmware Updates 21 Using Firmware Update ...21 7. Running Diagnostic Scans 19...
... User Guide iii Tuning your Intel SSD 16 About the Intel® SSD Optimizer 16 Intel® SSD Optimizer Requirements 16 Manually Running the Intel® SSD Optimizer 17 Scheduling the Intel® SSD Optimizer 17 Removing a Scheduled Intel® SSD Optimizer Session 18 5. Optimizing your System ...22 Running System Tuner ...22 Additional Tips for Firmware Updates 21 Using Firmware Update ...21 7. Running Diagnostic Scans 19...
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Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8. Firmware Update 30 Troubleshooting - Intel® SSD Optimizer 31 10. 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 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. Troubleshooting...30 Troubleshooting -
Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8. Firmware Update 30 Troubleshooting - Intel® SSD Optimizer 31 10. 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 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. Troubleshooting...30 Troubleshooting -
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... 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...
... 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...
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... right of the screen 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 rescan for the selected drive. (Information varies depending on the drive you want to...
... right of the screen 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 rescan for the selected drive. (Information varies depending on the drive you want to...
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... next to show detailed model information. Note: To update firmware on the selected Intel SSD. 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 Firmware Updates. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Viewing Basic...
... next to show detailed model information. Note: To update firmware on the selected Intel SSD. 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 Firmware Updates. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Viewing Basic...
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For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference to the NAND lithography. ... is enabled. • Bit 2 indicates security locked. Note: To reissue the ATA IDENTIFY DEVICE command and display updated information for more information. Details shown for each value include: • Word Identifies the word(s) assigned to one...firmware installed on the selected drive. • Model Number (Word 27-45) Model of the selected drive. If set supported. September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 11 Select the drive on the screen. Intel...
For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference to the NAND lithography. ... is enabled. • Bit 2 indicates security locked. Note: To reissue the ATA IDENTIFY DEVICE command and display updated information for more information. Details shown for each value include: • Word Identifies the word(s) assigned to one...firmware installed on the selected drive. • Model Number (Word 27-45) Model of the selected drive. If set supported. September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 11 Select the drive on the screen. Intel...
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... setup for deletion but for Firmware Updates. If your computer uses Windows 7 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 9.6 or later If your computer uses Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) driver version 9.6 or later, Intel SSD Optimizer is in session. • Do not run the Intel SSD Optimizer if the Intel SSDs are in a RAID configuration. •...
... setup for deletion but for Firmware Updates. If your computer uses Windows 7 and Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) 9.6 or later If your computer uses Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) driver version 9.6 or later, Intel SSD Optimizer is in session. • Do not run the Intel SSD Optimizer if the Intel SSDs are in a RAID configuration. •...
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... Firmware Update. 3. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on an Intel SSD: 1. Click Firmware Update. 5. Reboot your Intel SSD contains an older version of firmware than the version included with this version of the Intel SSD Toolbox. View the Intel SSD Firmware table and check if the selected Intel SSD is complete. Using Firmware Update The Firmware Update option updates the selected Intel SSD to update on the home screen). 2. To update the firmware on these SSDs. Intel®...
... Firmware Update. 3. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on an Intel SSD: 1. Click Firmware Update. 5. Reboot your Intel SSD contains an older version of firmware than the version included with this version of the Intel SSD Toolbox. View the Intel SSD Firmware table and check if the selected Intel SSD is complete. Using Firmware Update The Firmware Update option updates the selected Intel SSD to update on the home screen). 2. To update the firmware on these SSDs. Intel®...
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... and the host system • Click Refresh on an Intel SSD or if the firmware update fails, use the Firmware Update Tool mentioned above. Firmware Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on the home screen • Reboot the system and restart the Intel SSD Toolbox If the problem persists, contact Intel. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
... and the host system • Click Refresh on an Intel SSD or if the firmware update fails, use the Firmware Update Tool mentioned above. Firmware Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on the home screen • Reboot the system and restart the Intel SSD Toolbox If the problem persists, contact Intel. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...