Intel 330 frequent "frozen" state message - but can access the drive(new, unpartitioned)

[cguy1]

I have a 180GB 330 series SSD brought 2years back which I yesterday connected to my PC so as to install Debian Gnu/Linux. I haven't even put a disk partition table(MBR/GPT) and the SSD is "untouched". I booted gparted live cd and ran hdparm -I /dev/sda and it showed:

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Security:

Master password revision code = 65534

supported

not enabled

not locked

frozen

not expired: security count

supported: enhanced erase

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I power cycled and secure erased SSD and everything went fine. Then, I hoped everything is fine. but, when I try gparted live for partitioning, I ran hdparm -I /dev/sda again, and it shows the same "frozen" message. I have a dying 160GB Sata Seagate HDD and a Asus DVD RW(Sata) also connected to the motherboard. Motherboard is Intel DH67CL1(bios updated to latest).

Additional details: BIOS - AHCI mode, UEFI(available,not activated).

My doubt is, whether the SSD is bricked/DOA or if I can unfreeze and install Linux hoping SSD will not freeze again? Below is the SMART details for the drive:

http://paste.ubuntu.com/8332095/ http://paste.ubuntu.com/8332095/

[Jose_H_Intel1]

EDIT: Please disregard about the SMART attributes. I double checked it should not be a problem.

Try to continue with the operating system installation.

[cguy1]

@joe_intel: Ok sir. I will try to install disgregarding "frozen" state shown by hdparm. Motherboard Intel DH67CL1 uses latest BIOS v160 from Intel site. but, I have found a link which says Intel DH67BL/CL board keeps security freeze lock SSD drive each time UEFI/BIOS sees it. As per the below link, Intel has not yet released a bug fix BIOS release so as to fully enable SSD encryption etc. please go through below link: http://sstahlman.blogspot.in/2014/07/hardware-fde-with-intel-ssd-330-on.html http://sstahlman.blogspot.in/2014/07/hardware-fde-with-intel-ssd-330-on.html I bought this board on 2012 july or so and it is in warranty. and I am no expert in modifying BIOS files as explained in above link. Can we expect a BIOS/UEFI release with more options so as to enable/disable Security freeze lock and such settings? I know this mainboard(DH67CL) is meant for average computer user who will not play with advanced BIOS settings. however, in circumstances like mine(SSD frozen), it will be great if we have an option to disable security lock. besides, this BIOS's UEFI mode is just a "enable/disable" option. some other options(access) is welcome. Thank you for the support.

[cguy1]

I got a reply from above blog(sstahlman). He is telling that "frozen" message from hdparm means harddrive/ssd encryption will not work due to the Intel DH67BL/CL BIOS limitations. So, I can format and install on this SSD, but can not expect encryption support. I hope this serve as a answer to many who are confused like me because of this "frozen" state shown by SSD tools. "not locked, but frozen" means you can install on the SSD, but cannot encrypt, because BIOS/UEFI disables it

[Jose_H_Intel1]

Thank you for sharing your results.

Perhaps you can try other means to encrypt the drive since the Intel® DH67CL Desktop Board does not offer support for Hard Drive password.

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-034023.htm Desktop Boards — Hard disk drive password support