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new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:33:53 GMT

hey all,

so a couple of minutes ago intel released the new firmware. we could collect our experiences right here.

who did already perform the upgrade? who wants to be the first? XD

regards,

xout

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:39:36 GMT

If you right- so far I can`t see the download link.

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:40:24 GMT

I'm guessing everyone will have to update since it's 02HD. I'm scared should I do it?

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idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:45:22 GMT

I just updated mine (80gb x25-m g2), so far so good

I'm running Windows7 x64 Home Edition on a Gateway P-7805u.

Message was edited by: lpnowlan

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:45:32 GMT

just look in the announcement section on top of the ssd forum:

Intel has released a new firmware (02HD) and firmware update tool (version 1.5) to fix the issue with the firmware update process on 34nm (G2) Intel® X25-M SSDs (80GB and 160GB).

Intel recommends that end users http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=18363 Download this firmware update tool and upgrade your SSD

• This new firmware provides Trim support (on 80GB and 160GB) and better sequential write performance (on 160GB)

• If you experience any issues during the upgrade process contact http://www.intel.com/go/ssdsupport Intel Customer Support

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:45:56 GMT

Just updating my clone and will give the firmware update a go. I have had no problems with the 02HA and my MacBook Pro (on a 160GB G2 drive) though.

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:46:54 GMT

Dverez - it's definitely there.......I've just downloaded it all. Just have to pluck up the courage to go for it on Win 7 x64.......

I'll be reading the instructions and so on very carefully first!

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idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:47:01 GMT

I have had no problems so far, even flashed in AHCI mode. My bootup after the flash was even faster than before the flash. Everything is smooth as silk.

edit Win 7 Pro x64, with 80 gb G2 as system drive.

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:49:32 GMT

I`ve downloaded by now, I thought you`re just joking with us.

Thank you to letting to know us.

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:53:28 GMT

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:01:37 GMT

New firmware 2CV102HD, upgrade successfull ) Win7 x64

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DZand — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:06:02 GMT

I have just flashed the new firmware onto my 2 160 GB Postville SSD's running as RAID0 array without any problem.

This is how I did it:

1. burn the ISO file with the firmware as bootable Image

2. enter BIOS and change the SATA Controllers from RAID to IDE Mode

3. boot off the CD with the firmware image

4. flashed both SSD's > getting the indformation, that both was successful

5. shut down the pc for 10 seconds

6. restart the pc, enter BIOS and change the SATA Controllers from IDE to RAID Mode again

7. restarted and everything was fine.

Good luck for you too!

Regards

Fernando

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:19:54 GMT

No new SSD toolbox yet?

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

DZand — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:28:46 GMT

jtech schrieb:

No new SSD toolbox yet?

No, not yet published by Intel.

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:32:26 GMT

Upgraded successful, CHKDSK didn`t run after upgrade as before.

So far good, it seems the 4K write iops faster by about 30%. Tested with "AS SSD".

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:35:33 GMT

I have my SATA set to RAID mode in BIOS. My SSD is not running in a RAID array but I do have 2 other HDDs running as a RAID0 array. Will changing the bios setting for the SATA to non RAID (so that I can flash the SSD firmware) blow up my HDD array or will the HDD array just work again afterI go back in to the BIOS after flashing the SSD and reset it to RAID again?

Regards,

Mike

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:52:57 GMT

I decided to take the plunge and upgraded, so far so good.

I am running Windows 7 x64.

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:53:28 GMT

I just updated my Win 7 x64 with 02HD. No problems so far. How do I know if TRIM is working with my Win 7? Also, we are still waiting got the new SSD toolbox version correct?

Re: new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:55:29 GMT

I think you should not have a problem to do that manouver, I mean your system should work if you set back your settings before you start your OS.

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idata — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:09:11 GMT

I just updated my Win 7 x64 with the new firmware and itsok . i have the old toolbox found it on torrent so google it . and hope intel will post a new toolbox