The intel x18 m x25 m sata solid state drive ssd delivers leading performance in industry standard 1. Intel solid state drives intel ssds represent a revolutionary breakthrough that delivers a giant leap in storage performance. This revision changes the firmware update tool from a command. Legacy intel ssds 710, 520, 510, 335, 330, 320, 311, 310, x18, x25 series. View online or download intel x18m 80gb mlc ssd user manual. I would love to get the new gen samsung 128gb ssd lenovo is using but its out of my price range.
This is an awesome ssd drive low power consumption and super fast. The intel ssd firmware update tool provides the firmware update capabilities for the intel optane memory and intel solid state drives listed in release notes. The ssd 310, intels first msata drive was released in december 2010, providing x25m g2 performance in a much smaller package. Discussion in lenovo started by crunchdude, aug 29. View and download intel x18m 80gb mlc ssd user manual online.
Intel has released a firmware update that addresses and apparently resolves a performance problem caused by internal. Do not unplug or remove the ssd while it is still on. Intel issues firmware update for ailing x18m and x25m ssds. Firmware intel x18m serie ssd disque dur 80 160 go solid. Intel x18 m x25 m sata solid state drive may 2009 product manual order number. Hp elitebook 2530p notebook pc 1 hp elitebook 2530p notebook pc 2 intel x18m 160gb 1. The intel ssd firmware update tool provides the firmware update. The tool comes in the form of an iso image and requires either a completely empty usb drive or a blank cd with cd burning software and a readwritable cdrom drive. Support phone numbers for intel solid state drives and. Good news, users of intel x25m and x18m solidstate drives. The intel solid state drive toolbox intel ssd toolbox is drive. The intel memory and storage tool intel mas is a drive management tool for intel ssds and intel optane memory devices, supported on windows. With the same software driver loadout, i am booting up in about a minute or less now. Hi, i got two intel x18m g2 ssds, but either of them couldnt be installed win7 os.
We all heard the announcements, we heard the claims of amazing performance, but i didnt. I also could not get the intel 18 series ssd to work. Intel firmware addresses x25m, x18m ssd slowdowns the. Update your intel ssd firmware using the intel ssd toolbox. Intel x25m x18m sata solidstate drive on 50nm black case.
I have and used one of my 128gb samsung ssds for a week and it pales in comparison. Top of the line 160 gb intel branded ssds are now selling for. Intel memory and storage tool commandline interface. Update your intel ssd and intel optane memory firmware. Intel posts fix for bug that crashes ssd 320 drives pcworld. For intel solid state drives and modules warranty service or technical support, use these resources based on your location. Intel ssd s320 firmware 0362 dell a00 driver details. Update firmware on intel solid state drive using the intel ssd toolbox.
Before we take a look at the updated performance, lets first take a quick tour of the intel ssd toolbox software. Intel has just released a new firmware for its x18m, x25m and x25v solid state drives with 34nm nand flash, the new update promising to resolve various issues that users encountered. Lists the latest firmware versions and tools available for intel solid state drives and intel. The ssd toolbox software monitors and manages the performance and health of intel ssds.
Obtain proactive notifications of new intel ssd toolbox software versions for windows 7 and windows 8 systems. After launching, youll see a list of drives installed, intel and nonintel this software. Intel slashes x18m and x25m ssd prices techpowerup forums. According to intel, the new software will enable those drives.
March 2011 saw the introduction of two new ssd lines from intel. Vr classroom software, content, and educator resources. Superwarehouse intel x18m mainstream solid state drive. Intels x25m ssd is the current industry standard holding the title as one of the best flash storage drives money can buy. Installing intel ssd toolbox what is the torque value and screw size for intel m. Tuning your intel solid state drive with the intel. Restart the system with the cd in the drive and the software will check the firmware. I just put the same drive in my x301 this morning and its working fine. Download intel solidstate drive firmware update tool 2. Intel x18m g1 what are your opinions on this drive. If a no is listed for a given intel ssd tool, it means the tool does not contain the firmware. Intel issues firmware update for ailing x18m and x25m. Last year intel made their best drive even better by decreasing the flash. When to run a lowlevel format or secure erase on intel solid state drives and tools to use.
Intel solid state drive pro 2500 series intel x18m x25m sata ssds 34nm intel x18m x25m sata ssds 50nm. Intel releases new firmware for x18m, x25m and x25v. The firmware upgrade can also be applied to intels x25m, x18m, x25e ssds made using. The highperformance storage for notebook and desktop pcs, intel. Guys, if youre going to get an ssd, get the intel x18 m from lenovo. The intel x18m sata solid state drive ssd delivers leading performance in industry standard 1. An interactive diagnostic flowchart to help you isolate and resolve issues with intel solid state drives, intel optane memory and intel ssd tools.
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