Update your intel ssd firmware using the intel ssd toolbox. Sep 08, 2008 both of the m models are based on intel s mlc flash, while a x25 e using slc flash will be due out by the end of this year. Try these quick links to visit popular site sections. Rog ssd secure erase intel x25m hello, welcome to asus republic of gamers official forum. Intel x25 e solid state drive and intel x25 m x18 m solid state drives 50nm use the intel solid state drive firmware update tool to update firmware on these ssds. The intel x25m was a line of serial ata interface solidstate drives or ssds developed by intel for personal computers, announced in late 2008. You must use other methods on later windows operating systems. Intel x25e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive manuals. View online or download intel x25 e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive user manual. The first, the ssd 510, used an sata 6 gigabit per second interface to reach speeds of up to 500 mbs. Ssd storage technology acting without any moving parts, the intel x25e sdsa2sh032g1 solid state disk ssd boasts multiple advanced features including zero mechanical noise, faster data rates compared to conventional hdds, over 2millionhour life span, ultralow power consumption and impressive shock, vibration and extreme temperature resistance.
Download center product specifications products support recent searches. If you install the ssd in an existing pc system, intels data migration software quickly replicates the operating system and all files from the pc hard drive, so you can begin using the drive immediately. During a secure erase operation, if the ssd loses power or if the ssd is removed from the system once the. Fyi, if you download the intel ssd toolbox, you might have problems performing a secure erase, depending on your bios. Intel has released a firmware update that addresses and apparently resolves a performance problem caused by internal fragmentation. Both of the m models are based on intels mlc flash, while a x25e using slc flash will be due out by the end of this year. This utility does not do a secure erase erase all data from the drive on the ssd. This is more than double that returned by the ocz core and nearly three times that of the highend. But when i got my firstgen intel x25m ssd, i had two real problems. Good news, users of intel x25m and x18m solidstate drives. This information only applies to windows 7 systems and ssd s with a sata connector interface. Intel x25e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive pdf user manuals. Can i use intel data migration software to perform secure erase. Intel solid state drive firmware update tool release notes december 2019 2 328292031us intel may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time, without notice.
Frequently asked questions about intel data migration software. Intel ssd secure erase is a generalized term for sanitizing data on an ssd via standard commands supported by the ssd controller. If your drive is a x25m g2 then i wouldnt bother with secure erase. The ssd 310, intels first msata drive was released in december 2010, providing x25m g2 performance in a much smaller package.
This video shows you step by step how to download and install the intel ssd x25 firmware on your pc. Apr, 2009 good news, users of intel x25 m and x18 m solidstate drives. Intel ssd dc s3700 series intel ssd dc s3710 series intel ssd pro 1500 series intel ssd pro 2500 series intel ssd x18m series intel ssd x25e series intel ssd x25m series intel ssd x25v series. Intel solid state drive firmware update tool release notes. This function is not technically secure erase, but it is useful for repurposing drives. Intel x25m mainstream 160gb sata mlc solid state drive manuals. Yes, intel data migration software comes with drive cleanser, a tool that can do multiple drive overwrites to fully remove all data. Unable to run secure erase on intel ssd toolbox on sata ssd s. The example output shown is from an intel x25m 34nm 40gb ssd running the latest 02m3 firmware. List of common troubleshooting questions and answers related to intel data migration software. Performing a secure erase using the intel solid state drive toolbox accomplishes a similar result, but more completely destroys user data. Ssd lifespans are usually quantified in the number of eraseprogram cycles a block can go through before it is unusable, as i mentioned earlier its generally. Intel firmware addresses x25m, x18m ssd slowdowns the. Download intel solidstate drive firmware update tool 2.
Data sanitization is used to render data on a storage device to be irretrievable. What these commands do depends completely on the drives internal implementation. The intel x25 m was a line of serial ata interface solidstate drives or ssds developed by intel for personal computers, announced in late 2008. The latest firmware release adds performance improvements in. This step is somehow omitted from almost all other sources which describe how to secure erase with hdparm. Resetting ssds to factory defaults in dos overclockers. The intel x25 m returned an average read rate that was extremely close to its 250 mbps claim. Naraeon secure erase download for nvidia vga, proprietary driver naraeon secure erase download for amd, intel vga. Securely destroy and properly dispose of replaced ssds. If there are suspected issues with data integrity on the intel ssd.
Aug 11, 2010 acronis, ghost, and many other examples are available for the user to do an easy and clean copy of their system from one drive to another. Nov 26, 20 rog ssd secure erase intel x25m hello, welcome to asus republic of gamers official forum. Securely erase data on intel solid state drives that needs. A i didnt want to spend any additional money, and b i wanted to overprovision my ssd since it didnt support trim. Stepby step instructions for how to use the intel ssd toolbox to run a firmware update. March 2011 saw the introduction of two new ssd lines from intel. Other features include optimize intel ssd performance in raid 0 using trim functionality, obtain proactive notifications of new intel ssd toolbox software, update the firmware on supported intel ssds, view system information and hardware configuration central processing unit cpu, chipset, controller name, and driver versions, run secure. Jul 31, 2017 what is secure erase and why is it used. If the intel ssd is the boot drive, a fresh installation of the operating system is recommended after the lowlevel format or secure erase. What is secure erase, and is it certified on an intel ssd.
What is the difference between enhanced secure erase. How i switched to an ssd with free software and no cd. It only removes the partitions and volume information, making the data inaccessible in the traditional form. To identify your intel ssd, view the model number on the intel ssd toolbox home screen. Just reinstall windows, download intel ssd toolbox and run intel ssd optimiser from it. Frequently asked questions about smart attribute reports. It did have performance degradation issue but that is fixed right now with yesterdays firmware update. The intel x25m returned an average read rate that was extremely close to its 250 mbps claim. If your drive is g1 then doing secure erase would be a good idea. The ssd 310, intel s first msata drive was released in december 2010, providing x25 m g2 performance in a much smaller package. I also have a vertex3 ssd, they also have a toolbox utility, and it was very easy to do secure erase on that when it was running as secondary hdd and now i have os on my vertex3, and want to use the x25 m as secondary hd, but i have to secure erase it but that seems impossible.
Intels 320 series solidstate drive the tech report. Ssd secure erase with proper ata command mackonsti. View online or download intel x25m mainstream 160gb sata mlc solid state drive user manual. Intel x25 e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive pdf user manuals. The x25 ssd lines present two different ata commands for securely erasing data, both the regular secure erase command, and the enhanced secure erase command are available. Cannot secure erase an ssd drive windows 7 help forums. To do a secure erase on windows 7, you can use intel solid state drive toolbox. Jan 25, 2016 i done a secure erase with the samsung magician on a samsung ssd 850 pro 1 tb hard drive that is not an m. Intels awardwinning x25m ssd began shipping on 34nm in july. Unable to run secure erase on intel ssd toolbox on sata ssds. Bootcamp is fixed only in late models of intel x25. Now you will be presented with a choice of press 1 for secure erase or press 2 for enhanced secure erase on an ocz vertex, you will be presented with option 2 only. Overall im happy with the purchase, although if i had to do it again, id probably wait for the prices to come down with the 3rd generation drives. Note that intel solid state drive toolbox requires windows 7 for secure erase.
Keep in mind that a lowlevel format or secure erase will remove all data contained on the intel ssd. I used option 2 with no problems on my x25m g1s and on my ocz vertex. When to run a lowlevel format or secure erase on intel. Intel has released a firmware update that addresses and apparently resolves a performance problem caused by. I also have a vertex3 ssd, they also have a toolbox utility, and it was very easy to do secure erase on that when it was running as secondary hdd and now i have os on my vertex3, and want to use the x25m as secondary hd, but i have to secure erase it but that seems impossible. 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. Acronis, ghost, and many other examples are available for the user to do an easy and clean copy of their system from one drive to another. For an encrypted intel ssd, secure erase results in a full drive write of zero and then. Apr 30, 2010 cannot secure erase an ssd drive so, after reading a ton about ssd drives and finally getting one intel x25 m g2, i played around with it for a while today and figured that i would just do a secure erase to get it back to factory defaults before really getting it setup on my machine. Ssds are data storage devices found inside computers.
Intel is at the moment the best ssd in the market, especially with the latest firmware update. This example output shows it took about 40 seconds for an intel x25m 80gb ssd. The example output shown is from an intel x25 m 34nm 40gb ssd running the latest 02m3 firmware. You can securely erase an intel solid state drive intel ssd using the intel ssd toolbox. Automatically detect and update drivers and software. Ssd lifespans are usually quantified in the number of erase program cycles a block can go through before it is unusable, as i mentioned earlier its generally. The latest firmware release adds performance improvements in the ncq area, so youre advised to. The ssd was a multilevelcell solidstate drive available in a 2. The solid state drive ssd toolbox is an update utility that properly recognizes the ssd units installed on. Mar 11, 2011 this video shows you step by step how to download and install the intel ssd x25 firmware on your pc. Cannot secure erase an ssd drive so, after reading a ton about ssd drives and finally getting one intel x25m g2, i played around with it for a while today and figured that i would just do a secure erase to get it back to factory defaults before really getting it setup on my machine. Manage and keep your intel ssd running properly with intel ssd toolbox. You need secondary access for target drive for secure erase. View online or download intel x25e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive user manual.