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... and non-Intel SSDs) installed in the Intel SSD Toolbox. See Identifying a Drive for more information to rescan for drives and refresh all Intel® Solid-State Drives (Intel® SSDs) and other actions are recommended on the selected Intel SSD, the following icon appears next to an option on the home screen: Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 6 September...
... and non-Intel SSDs) installed in the Intel SSD Toolbox. See Identifying a Drive for more information to rescan for drives and refresh all Intel® Solid-State Drives (Intel® SSDs) and other actions are recommended on the selected Intel SSD, the following icon appears next to an option on the home screen: Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 6 September...
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... User Guide 7 All located drives appear on simple dynamic partitions only. Drives. Drives part of a RAID array using Intel® RST, the drive appears as a RAID volume member (a specific drive in the system including Intel SSDs, non-Intel SSDs, and hard disk drives (HDDs). Intel SSD Toolbox identifies this type of the drives to identify if it is installed...
... User Guide 7 All located drives appear on simple dynamic partitions only. Drives. Drives part of a RAID array using Intel® RST, the drive appears as a RAID volume member (a specific drive in the system including Intel SSDs, non-Intel SSDs, and hard disk drives (HDDs). Intel SSD Toolbox identifies this type of the drives to identify if it is installed...
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...contains G1, the SSD is reported for Intel SSDs only with this information includes reference to show detailed model information. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on these SSDs. Note: Drive Health is 50nm. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8 September 2011...Note: To update firmware on the selected Intel SSD. If the selected Intel SSD contains an older version of firmware installed on an Intel® X25-E Solid-State Drive or Intel® Solid-State Drive 510 Series, use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update ...
...contains G1, the SSD is reported for Intel SSDs only with this information includes reference to show detailed model information. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on these SSDs. Note: Drive Health is 50nm. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 8 September 2011...Note: To update firmware on the selected Intel SSD. If the selected Intel SSD contains an older version of firmware installed on an Intel® X25-E Solid-State Drive or Intel® Solid-State Drive 510 Series, use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update ...
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... SSDs installed as part of the capacity is based on the E9 SMART attribute. The pie chart does not appear for SSDs without a valid partition or for NAND flash management and maintenance purposes. Identifying NAND Lithography of an Intel SSD To identify the NAND lithography of the selected Intel SSD. The estimation shown is 25nm. Select the Intel SSD...
... SSDs installed as part of the capacity is based on the E9 SMART attribute. The pie chart does not appear for SSDs without a valid partition or for NAND flash management and maintenance purposes. Identifying NAND Lithography of an Intel SSD To identify the NAND lithography of the selected Intel SSD. The estimation shown is 25nm. Select the Intel SSD...
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...-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Obtaining Drive, SMART, and System Information Viewing Drive Details The Drive Details screen displays standard IDENTIFY DEVICE information data for more information. For complete descriptions of all values on the home screen. 2. For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference ...; 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 the selected drive. • Bit 0 indicates the Security...
...-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Obtaining Drive, SMART, and System Information Viewing Drive Details The Drive Details screen displays standard IDENTIFY DEVICE information data for more information. For complete descriptions of all values on the home screen. 2. For Intel SSDs, the model number contains reference ...; 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 the selected drive. • Bit 0 indicates the Security...
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... Intel SSD Optimizer: • Do not run the Intel SSD Optimizer when a backup is in session. • Do not 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® SSD Optimizer Requirements The Intel SSD Optimizer runs on Intel SSDs only. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide...
... Intel SSD Optimizer: • Do not run the Intel SSD Optimizer when a backup is in session. • Do not 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® SSD Optimizer Requirements The Intel SSD Optimizer runs on Intel SSDs only. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide...
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...these SSDs. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on an Intel® X25-E Solid-State Drive or Intel® Solid-State Drive 510 Series, use during this version of the selected Intel SSD (on an Intel SSD: 1. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Updating...complete system backup on the home screen: To check for a newer version: 1. View the Intel SSD Firmware table and check if the selected Intel SSD is available, download and install Intel SSD Toolbox. 6. To check for any data loss that might occur during the firmware update process....
...these SSDs. The Intel SSD Toolbox Firmware Update option does not update firmware on an Intel® X25-E Solid-State Drive or Intel® Solid-State Drive 510 Series, use during this version of the selected Intel SSD (on an Intel SSD: 1. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Updating...complete system backup on the home screen: To check for a newer version: 1. View the Intel SSD Firmware table and check if the selected Intel SSD is available, download and install Intel SSD Toolbox. 6. To check for any data loss that might occur during the firmware update process....
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... Microsoft Windows Vista, ReadyBoost is a feature that can be disabled for optimal performance. • Device Initiated Power Management (DIPM) For Intel SSDs installed in mobile systems, DIPM is available and can be enabled on the home screen: To run the System Tuner: 1. In Windows 7...on the home screen. 2. Superfetch is not needed on an Intel SSD and should be disabled. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 22 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Superfetch/Prefetch is not installed. appears next to improve the performance, power, and endurance ...
... Microsoft Windows Vista, ReadyBoost is a feature that can be disabled for optimal performance. • Device Initiated Power Management (DIPM) For Intel SSDs installed in mobile systems, DIPM is available and can be enabled on the home screen: To run the System Tuner: 1. In Windows 7...on the home screen. 2. Superfetch is not needed on an Intel SSD and should be disabled. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 22 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Superfetch/Prefetch is not installed. appears next to improve the performance, power, and endurance ...
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... system, perform the tasks in Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools. Scheduled Tasks is not scheduled to run . Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 3. next to the setting you have an Intel SSD installed as the only drive in your system configuration and operating system) to optimize the performance of a dual-drive configuration...
... system, perform the tasks in Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools. Scheduled Tasks is not scheduled to run . Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 3. next to the setting you have an Intel SSD installed as the only drive in your system configuration and operating system) to optimize the performance of a dual-drive configuration...
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... obtain higher performance on mobile systems with an Intel SSD without Intel Rapid Storage Technology or Intel Matrix Storage Manager, enable DIPM (Device Initiated Power Management) on the mobile system is enabled. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Mobile Systems with Shock Sensor If you have an Intel SSD installed in a mobile system with shock sensor, make...
... obtain higher performance on mobile systems with an Intel SSD without Intel Rapid Storage Technology or Intel Matrix Storage Manager, enable DIPM (Device Initiated Power Management) on the mobile system is enabled. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Mobile Systems with Shock Sensor If you have an Intel SSD installed in a mobile system with shock sensor, make...
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..., DIPM is the most efficient power management method for managing SATA link power. Note: For Intel SSDs installed in the right pane and select Modify. 4. Expand the AHCI Link Power Management - Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Changing System Tuner Settings System Tuner can configure services to optimize your system for use these...
..., DIPM is the most efficient power management method for managing SATA link power. Note: For Intel SSDs installed in the right pane and select Modify. 4. Expand the AHCI Link Power Management - Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Changing System Tuner Settings System Tuner can configure services to optimize your system for use these...
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... run Secure Erase, the Intel SSD must be installed as a secondary SSD in preparation for help with identifying your system documentation for instructions. • The system must allow access to the SATA power cable connected to the SSD. • All partitions must be removed from the SSD. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Performing a Secure Erase...
... run Secure Erase, the Intel SSD must be installed as a secondary SSD in preparation for help with identifying your system documentation for instructions. • The system must allow access to the SATA power cable connected to the SSD. • All partitions must be removed from the SSD. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Performing a Secure Erase...
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... click OK on this system. The process can damage the SSD. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 28 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Review the requirements before running . Select the Intel SSD on a secondary Intel SSD installed in your system during this operation. Click Secure Erase. 5. ...system continues to quickly remove and reconnect the SATA power cable. The Intel SSD Toolbox home screen appears and scans the system for the SSD. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Running Secure Erase Run Secure Erase to stop responding during the operation...
... click OK on this system. The process can damage the SSD. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 28 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Review the requirements before running . Select the Intel SSD on a secondary Intel SSD installed in your system during this operation. Click Secure Erase. 5. ...system continues to quickly remove and reconnect the SATA power cable. The Intel SSD Toolbox home screen appears and scans the system for the SSD. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide Running Secure Erase Run Secure Erase to stop responding during the operation...
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...Drive does not appear on the home screen If a drive installed in the Intel SSD Toolbox can be used to the drive and the host system • Click Refresh on the drive. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 30 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Troubleshooting - Firmware... Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on Intel SSDs only. Drive Health or Estimated Life Remaining does not ...
...Drive does not appear on the home screen If a drive installed in the Intel SSD Toolbox can be used to the drive and the host system • Click Refresh on the drive. Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox User Guide 30 September 2011 Order Number: 325912-001US Troubleshooting - Firmware... Update If you encounter an issue updating the firmware on Intel SSDs only. Drive Health or Estimated Life Remaining does not ...
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..., the tool displays this case, the Intel SSD Toolbox displays a warning screen and prompts you to identify whether the SSD is part of the Intel SSD to run the Intel SSD Optimizer if the selected Intel SSD does not have the latest firmware installed or if the SSD lithography is not in RAID configurations. The Intel SSD Toolbox checks for RAID configurations at...
..., the tool displays this case, the Intel SSD Toolbox displays a warning screen and prompts you to identify whether the SSD is part of the Intel SSD to run the Intel SSD Optimizer if the selected Intel SSD does not have the latest firmware installed or if the SSD lithography is not in RAID configurations. The Intel SSD Toolbox checks for RAID configurations at...