Nov 26, 20 rog ssd secure erase intel x25m hello, welcome to asus republic of gamers official forum. The ssd 310, intels first msata drive was released in december 2010, providing x25m g2 performance in a much smaller package. But when i got my firstgen intel x25m ssd, i had two real problems. Intels awardwinning x25m ssd began shipping on 34nm in july.
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. 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 example output shown is from an intel x25m 34nm 40gb ssd running the latest 02m3 firmware. The 320 series solidstate drive includes free intel utilities that help you install and manage your hard drive. To do a secure erase on windows 7, you can use intel solid state drive toolbox. What these commands do depends completely on the drives internal implementation. This step is somehow omitted from almost all other sources which describe how to secure erase with hdparm. Intel firmware addresses x25m, x18m ssd slowdowns the. List of common troubleshooting questions and answers related to intel data migration software. How i switched to an ssd with free software and no cd. 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. Securely destroy and properly dispose of replaced ssds. You can securely erase an intel solid state drive intel ssd using the intel ssd toolbox.
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. Stepby step instructions for how to use the intel ssd toolbox to run a firmware update. View online or download intel x25m mainstream 160gb sata mlc solid state drive user manual. 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. 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. 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.
The intel x25 m returned an average read rate that was extremely close to its 250 mbps claim. You must use other methods on later windows operating systems. This example output shows it took about 40 seconds for an intel x25m 80gb ssd. Intel ssd secure erase is a generalized term for sanitizing data on an ssd via standard commands supported by the ssd controller. Intel x25e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive manuals. 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 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. 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. Apr, 2009 good news, users of intel x25 m and x18 m solidstate drives. This function is not technically secure erase, but it is useful for repurposing drives.
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. This utility does not do a secure erase erase all data from the drive on the ssd. Rog ssd secure erase intel x25m hello, welcome to asus republic of gamers official forum. Try these quick links to visit popular site sections.
Download intel solidstate drive firmware update tool 2. Intel x25e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive pdf user manuals. The example output shown is from an intel x25 m 34nm 40gb ssd running the latest 02m3 firmware. The intel x25m was a line of serial ata interface solidstate drives or ssds developed by intel for personal computers, announced in late 2008. This video shows you step by step how to download and install the intel ssd x25 firmware on your pc. Resetting ssds to factory defaults in dos overclockers. 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. If your drive is g1 then doing secure erase would be a good idea. 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. Fyi, if you download the intel ssd toolbox, you might have problems performing a secure erase, depending on your bios. 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.
It did have performance degradation issue but that is fixed right now with yesterdays firmware update. Naraeon secure erase download for nvidia vga, proprietary driver naraeon secure erase download for amd, intel vga. Intel solid state drive firmware update tool release notes. During a secure erase operation, if the ssd loses power or if the ssd is removed from the system once the. Unable to run secure erase on intel ssd toolbox on sata ssd s. March 2011 saw the introduction of two new ssd lines from intel. May 22, 2019 download intel solid state drive toolbox. The solid state drive ssd toolbox is an update utility that properly recognizes the ssd units installed on. Unable to run secure erase on intel ssd toolbox on sata ssds. The latest firmware release adds performance improvements in. The intel x25m returned an average read rate that was extremely close to its 250 mbps claim. The first, the ssd 510, used an sata 6 gigabit per second interface to reach speeds of up to 500 mbs. If the intel ssd is the boot drive, a fresh installation of the operating system is recommended after the lowlevel format or secure erase.
For an encrypted intel ssd, secure erase results in a full drive write of zero and then. Yes, intel data migration software comes with drive cleanser, a tool that can do multiple drive overwrites to fully remove all data. Intel x25e solid state drive and intel x25mx18m solid state drives 50nm use the intel solid state drive firmware update tool to update firmware on these ssds. 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. Just reinstall windows, download intel ssd toolbox and run intel ssd optimiser from it. It only removes the partitions and volume information, making the data inaccessible in the traditional form. Keep in mind that a lowlevel format or secure erase will remove all data contained on the intel ssd. Intel is at the moment the best ssd in the market, especially with the latest firmware update.
Automatically detect and update drivers and software. Manage and keep your intel ssd running properly with intel ssd toolbox. A i didnt want to spend any additional money, and b i wanted to overprovision my ssd since it didnt support trim. If your drive is a x25m g2 then i wouldnt bother with secure erase. Jul 31, 2017 what is secure erase and why is it used. I used option 2 with no problems on my x25m g1s and on my ocz vertex.
The latest firmware release adds performance improvements in the ncq area, so youre advised to. 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. Nov 22, 2011 this step is somehow omitted from almost all other sources which describe how to secure erase with hdparm. Intel x25m mainstream 160gb sata mlc solid state drive manuals. 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. Frequently asked questions about smart attribute reports. Data sanitization is used to render data on a storage device to be irretrievable. Frequently asked questions about intel data migration software.
I done a secure erase with the samsung magician on a samsung ssd 850 pro 1 tb hard drive that is not an m. Note that intel solid state drive toolbox requires windows 7 for secure erase. Intel has released a firmware update that addresses and apparently resolves a performance problem caused by. Ssd secure erase with proper ata command mackonsti. The ssd was a multilevelcell solidstate drive available in a 2. When to run a lowlevel format or secure erase on intel. Download center product specifications products support recent searches. Update your intel ssd firmware using the intel ssd toolbox. Mar 11, 2011 this video shows you step by step how to download and install the intel ssd x25 firmware on your pc. Intel x25m mainstream 160gb sata mlc solid state drive.
Bootcamp is fixed only in late models of intel x25. Please note you may have to register before you can post. You need secondary access for target drive for secure erase. Securely erase data on intel solid state drives that needs. View online or download intel x25e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive user manual. To identify your intel ssd, view the model number on the intel ssd toolbox home screen.
Good news, users of intel x25m and x18m solidstate drives. 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. Can i use intel data migration software to perform secure erase. Cannot secure erase an ssd drive windows 7 help forums. If there are suspected issues with data integrity on the intel ssd. View online or download intel x25 e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive user manual. This is more than double that returned by the ocz core and nearly three times that of the highend. Intel has released a firmware update that addresses and apparently resolves a performance problem caused by internal fragmentation. Aug 21, 2015 intel ssd dc s3700 series intel ssd dc s3710 series intel ssd pro 1500 series intel ssd pro 2500 series intel ssd x18 m series intel ssd x25 e series intel ssd x25 m series intel ssd x25 v series. Intels 320 series solidstate drive the tech report. This information only applies to windows 7 systems and ssd s with a sata connector interface. The ssd 310, intel s first msata drive was released in december 2010, providing x25 m g2 performance in a much smaller package.
Performing a secure erase using the intel solid state drive toolbox accomplishes a similar result, but more completely destroys user data. 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. What is the difference between enhanced secure erase. Intel x25 e extreme 32gb sata slc solid state drive pdf user manuals. What is secure erase, and is it certified on an intel ssd.
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