Got my Intel X25-M 80GB. Installed the 8820 firmware, formatted it. About to install Windows 7 Ultimate..what else do I need to take care of?
get the SSD Optimizer too.
IntelĂâĂÂŽ Solid-State Drive Toolbox with IntelĂâĂÂŽ SSD Optimizer Enables Users to Maximize SSD Performance over Time
An SSD is built to replace a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) with added performance, lower power consumption and higher reliability. The Intel SSD Toolbox allows users to more effectively monitor and manage the SSDâs health. The firmware upgrade and Intel SSD Optimizer use the Windows* 7 ATA Data Set Management Command (known as Trim) to help keep the Intel SSD running at continued high performance. In addition, the SSD Toolbox and Optimizer also allow the respective enhancements to work with Windows* XP and Vista* operating systems.
âFast and reliable access to data is critical for our SSD users,â said Pete Hazen, director of marketing, Intel NAND Solutions Group. âThe latest firmware and toolbox upgrade for Intel 34nm SSD users provide a host of new management, information and diagnostic tools to help SSDs retain out-of-box performance. We are encouraging our 34nm customers to download the new firmware update today. Not only will Windows 7 users receive the performance enhancements of the Trim command, but so will our Windows XP and Vista users.â
For 34nm X25-M 160GB owners, the firmware update also offers a performance boost to sequential write speeds by delivering up to 100MB per second, a 40 percent performance improvement over the existing firmware version.
The Trim attribute of the ATA Data Set Management Command, often referred to as Trim, synchs the operating systemâs view of deleted files with those that are deleted, but not erased on the drive. Trim tells the SSD which data blocks are no longer in use. This helps stabilize the performance and health of the SSD over time.
The Intel SSD Toolbox provides SSD management tools and information about the drive, including comparing Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) drive attributes to manufacturer threshold. It provides basic and full diagnostics, along with recommended actions. The Toolbox also features an easy-to-use graphical user interface that will allow end users to schedule and run the Trim command independent of the operating system. The company recommends users install the firmware update and toolbox, and run the Trim function daily to ensure best performance. The firmware upgrade can be found at Redirect Page and the Intel SSD Toolbox and Optimizer at Redirect Page .
Intelâs award-winning X25-M SSD began shipping on 34nm in July. The multi-level cell (MLC) IntelĂâĂÂŽ X25-M Mainstream SATA SSD is aimed at laptop and desktop PCs, and available in 80 Gigabyte (GB) and 160GB versions. SSDs are data storage devices found inside computers. Because SSDs have no moving parts they offer faster performance and greater energy efficiency and durability than traditional HDDs. A draw for gamers, media creators and technology enthusiasts, SSDs have also played a key role in the emergence of ultra-thin and light notebook PCs that are becoming increasingly popular due to their design, size and longer battery life. For more information on Intel SSDs visit Redirect Page .
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user50
November 8, 2009, 5:15pm
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wats the cost and from where did ya got it.
@Free Radical - I have a gen 1, the toolkit doesnât work with it
@Hacker - US, no duty, mailed to me. Less than 9k INR
hmm. i am sure there may be other tools to trim.
btw. is your ssd mlc or slc?
Congrats on your gr8 purchase!! post some drive test scores when you can. I believe that G1 series drives from Intel cannot use TRIM function, something about that written here . btw, the new firmware update for Intel G2 drives is bricking them in win 7, still not fixed by Intel.
Gannu
November 9, 2009, 4:01am
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Got it already? Congrats.
Yeah please post the benchies and tweaks whenever you find time. Nice pricing for an SLC drive.
g8 buyâŚenjoy ur self bro
Throw a party and invite us too.
Youâre always welcome dada!
