new firmware released 02HD - experiences so far?

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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

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

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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

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ok, seems like everything is going straight forward.

i've got several questions, too. my first g2 was completely screwed up, so i rma'd it a couple of weeks ago. since then i did not use my new drive. i was waiting to get the new firmware.

1. is it necessary to leave 20% unpartitioned even when trim support is enabled?

2. wiper.sh would do the trim job under linux?

3. could anybody recommend a good information ressource on how to align a ssd in linux and "linux & ssds" in general? my research wasn't really successful.

4. if trim is enabled, nevertheless would you use an additional magnetic drive in case you would have some REALLY write intensive directories? i'm using gentoo linux...

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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!

S