‎08-17-2011 06:29 PM
I am trying to use the Intel SSD Toolbox (latest version) to erase an Intel X25M 80 GB SSD to restore to "factory-fresh" condition. I am told that I cannot. Please understand that I have set up a temporary Win 7 64 bit OS and Intel Toolbox on a traditional HDD. And I have attached only one of the SSD's to an open SATA port (AHCI).
In my ASUS Formula V BIOS, I have of course set all SATA ports to AHCI, not IDE or RAID. The Intel SSD I wish to erase/restore to factory fresh condition is NOT on SATA 1, nor set as a boot device.
Here's what I am told, and I kinda feel like an absolute rookie as a result.
I know this qualifies as a too-stupid-to-live question, but what should be so easy is not at all that.
Thanks,
IncurableGeek (@gmail.com)
‎04-24-2012 08:04 AM
Thanks parsec:
Been through what you suggested. If took too long, even had to detect drive and refresh.
I'll try that again with tool box V3.0.3 later.
‎05-01-2012 06:37 PM
Ok, I've recently ran into this issue and took a while until I figure it out. But the method does work, so here is how I did it.
1. The SSD port you want to do a secure erase is HOT SWAP ENABLED (in this case the X-25M). Must be done in BIOS.
2. Boot into OS. Delete the SSD volume/partition.
3. Unhook the SSD cables without shutting off the system. Must be done in Windows.
4. Hook the cables back to a SSD.
5. Do a SECURE ERASE.