topic Re: WARNING Enabling hard disk password (ATA Password) on Intel 540S SSD causes complete data loss in Solid State Drives (NAND)

WARNING Enabling hard disk password (ATA Password) on Intel 540S SSD causes complete data loss

WEvan1 — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 08:08:51 GMT

Hi All,

I've been asking in the thread here nestor_intelintel_corp

Re: WARNING Enabling hard disk password (ATA Password) on Intel 540S SSD causes complete data loss

idata — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 15:21:19 GMT

Invalid_username,

Thank you so much for your comment. We are sorry you have experienced this situation. We are actively looking into this situation to understand what happened and will follow up as soon as we have more information.Any questions please let us know.NC

Re: WARNING Enabling hard disk password (ATA Password) on Intel 540S SSD causes complete data loss

Jose_G_Intel4 — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 04:32:23 GMT

Hi Invalid_username,

Intel has released a new Firmware Update Tool (FUT 2.1.5) version as of August 1, 2016, which can be accessed here: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/18363

Thanks,

JE_Intel

Re: WARNING Enabling hard disk password (ATA Password) on Intel 540S SSD causes complete data loss

idata — Mon, 08 Aug 2016 17:56:09 GMT

Hi Invalid_username,

We are following up and we would like to know if you were able to run the firmware update on the SSD and tested it?We will be waiting for your response.NC