Intel Delivers Windows 8-Compatible Solid-State Drive Toolbox

[Cristian_25H]

Intel announced today a new Intel Solid-State Drive (SSD) Toolbox version 3.1 that is Windows 8-compatible. Offered in 11 languages, the Intel SSD Toolbox helps users keep their Intel SSD in prime condition. Other new features include RAID 0 Trim support with RST 11.x drivers, Plug and Play Support and proactive user notifications. Download the updated toolbox at: www.intel.com/go/ssdtoolbox



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[Wastedslayer]

Only for Intel branded SSD's?

 

[Major_A]

Only for Intel branded SSD's?

Yes and no. You have to have an Intel drive to access some of the features. But no if you want to use their software to "optimize" your system for an SSD (similar to Tweak-SSD/SSD Tweaker).

 

[bim27142]

Anyone tried this one already for an Intel 330 drive? Any improvements?

 

[bim27142]

Ok... I seem to be having problem here... It's not detecting that there is an updated FW for my Intel 330 when it clearly states that it provides FW update for my SSD...

The Intel SSD Toolbox supports firmware updates on the following Intel SSDs:

Intel® Solid-State Drive Latest Firmware Version

Intel® Solid-State Drive 710 Series 6PB10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 320 Series 4PC10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 311 Series 2CV102M5
Intel® Solid-State Drive 310 Series 2CV102M3
Intel® Solid-State Drive 330 Series 330i
Intel® Solid-State Drive 335 Series 335j
Intel® Solid-State Drive 520 Series 400i
Intel® X18-M / X25-M SATA SSDs (34nm) 2CV102M3
Intel® X25-V SATA SSD 2CV102M3








How come? :shadedshu :shadedshu :shadedshu

 

[AsRock]

Actual driver which is all so required for more options to work in the toolbox.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?ProductID=2101&DwnldID=21852&lang=eng&iid=dc_rss

According to Bootracer my startup\reboot is 10s slower now. Notes it as User waiting time which is BS as there isn't one unless INTEL added one some how.

 

[bim27142]

Actual driver which is all so required for more options to work in the toolbox.
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?ProductID=2101&DwnldID=21852&lang=eng&iid=dc_rss

According to Bootracer my startup\reboot is 10s slower now. Notes it as User waiting time which is BS as there isn't one unless INTEL added one some how.

Wait, so after you updated the FW your startup\reboot is now longer?

 

[bim27142]

Ok, I uninstalled IRST and Toolbox (v3.1.0) then rebooted... Installed IRST (File name: iata_enu.exe / Version:11.6.0.1030), rebooted twice, reinstalled Toolbox (v3.1.0).............. but same problem...

 

[AsRock]

Wait, so after you updated the FW your startup\reboot is now longer?

Apparently a shutdown was needed..

 

[bim27142]

bump...

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

Dude. It clearly says, where you circled for us no less, that the current SSD contains current firmware for this Toolbox release. The instructions simply tell you that the utility supports your SSD. So when there actualy is new firmware your little button will no longer be grey. I promise.

Settle down and actually read what is on your screen. Thanks.

 

[bim27142]

^^ I understand but why did Intel put this? Maybe typo or just kinda misleading...

The Intel SSD Toolbox supports firmware updates on the following Intel SSDs:

Intel® Solid-State Drive Latest Firmware Version

Intel® Solid-State Drive 710 Series 6PB10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 320 Series 4PC10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 311 Series 2CV102M5
Intel® Solid-State Drive 310 Series 2CV102M3
Intel® Solid-State Drive 330 Series 330i

So from the above, unless I misunderstood it, 330i is the latest FW... but anyhow, no big deal as I am not actually having issues... just sucks for companies saying something inconsistent and misleading... I think you know what I mean...

 

[bim27142]

I think something's not totally right with this release... from Tom's, this guy is having health warning issues using this latest version.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/291872-32-intel-drive-health-warning

 

[AsRock]

I think something's not totally right with this release... from Tom's, this guy is having health warning issues using this latest version.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/291872-32-intel-drive-health-warning

I have had no issues like that but boot times are all over the place

 

[bim27142]

Got a response from Intel Customer Support...

On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 10:36 AM, <SUPPORT.REPLIES@mailbox.intel.com> wrote:

Hi,

Thank you writing to Intel Customer Support. I understand that you were not able to use SSD Toolbox to update to firmware 330i, which is the latest firmware version for 330 SSD as stated in our website at http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18455

Allow me to further check on this, I will update you as soon as there is any findings. Again, thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Best Regards,

Intel Customer Support
Sharon T

 

[bim27142]

This happens to be a buggy release afterall and a "typo" for the 330 Series firmware... Version:3.1.1 has just been released and the note corrected to show 300i firmware for the 330's.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18455

Revision History

Date Revision Description
October 2012 3.1.1 This release fixes a condition where some Intel® SSDs are being incorrectly reported as degraded.

Intel® Solid-State Drive Latest Firmware Version

Intel® Solid-State Drive 710 Series 6PB10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 320 Series 4PC10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 311 Series 2CV102M5
Intel® Solid-State Drive 310 Series 2CV102M3
Intel® Solid-State Drive 330 Series 300i