Intel SSD Firmware Update

[DarkSideA8]

Ah, okay, so its possible that someone who doesn't have an SSD yet, and who did not use the 'Intel SSD Optimizer (which was available from intel.com from 10/26 to 11/4)" may not have to worry about this problem, correct?

Unless the "Please note this issue is not related to the Intel SSD firmware update process covered in a separate announcement (Intel® Solid-State Drive Firmware Update)" means that it is a different issue which is unlikely to be affected by the update expected at the end of the month.

( I guess we'll have to wait & see, IOW)

Thanks!

 

[InvisiBill]

Ah, okay, so its possible that someone who doesn't have an SSD yet, and who did not use the 'Intel SSD Optimizer (which was available from intel.com from 10/26 to 11/4)" may not have to worry about this problem, correct?

Unless the "Please note this issue is not related to the Intel SSD firmware update process covered in a separate announcement (Intel® Solid-State Drive Firmware Update)" means that it is a different issue which is unlikely to be affected by the update expected at the end of the month.

( I guess we'll have to wait & see, IOW)

Thanks!

There are two issues. One is the buggy firmware update, another is the SSD Optimizer screwing up restore points. The SSD Optimizer issue is completely separate from the firmware issue, but neither issue would affect you if you don't have an Intel G2 SSD. It's obvious why the firmware problem can't affect you if you don't have the drive. As for the restore point issue, not having a G2 would make the third point impossible. Not having an Intel SSD would also make the fourth point impossible, since you couldn't run the tool.

Since the restore point issue specifically states that it applies only to the 02HA firmware, it's very possible that the problem would be mitigated by a new firmware release.

 

[KenAF]

Does anyone have the Intel SSD Toolbox? Intel took down all of their links and I have not been able to locate a mirror.

 

[aamsel]

Does anyone have the Intel SSD Toolbox? Intel took down all of their links and I have not been able to locate a mirror.

I have it.
I got it from someone else on the forum after it was pulled.
PM me your email address and I will send it.

 

[MixManSC]

Does anyone have the Intel SSD Toolbox? Intel took down all of their links and I have not been able to locate a mirror.

Yes but the optimizer will be grayed out if you do not have the 02HA firmware. The optimizer will only run on a G2 SSD with that specific firmware.

Both the Toolbox and the pulled 02HA firmware are here - these are legit. I will state though - both of these were pulled for good reason. Using the firmware CAN BRICK YOUR SSD.

EDIT - New link for the pulled toolbox only on a different file host. No need for the pulled firmware anymore. This toolbox WILL damage windows restore points if you use the optimizer.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qjmmdmimynj

 

[KenAF]

Yes but the optimizer will be grayed out if you do not have the 02HA firmware. The optimizer will only run on a G2 SSD with that specific firmware.

Both the Toolbox and the pulled 02HA firmware are here - these are legit. I will state though - both of these were pulled for good reason. Using the firmware CAN BRICK YOUR SSD.

http://rapidshare.com/files/308974415/SSD.rar.html

Thanks.

I want to see whether the Toolbox works on my new Kingston 40GB SSD (Intel 40GB G2 OEM), which came equipped with the 02HA firmware.

Edit: Just tried it. The "Intel only" features don't work. No big surprise, but it was worth a try.