02-27-2017 05:30 AM
I bought several Intel 540s 480Gb drives.
I have a severe problem concerning encryption and decryption.
Issue:
BIOS -> Security -> Password -> HDD Password -> Set User and Master Password -> Device is totally erased
BIOS -> Security -> Password -> HDD Password -> Clear User and Master Password -> Device is totally erased
Intel 540s Firmware: LSF036C
Laptop: Lenovo T460 with latest BIOS
Intel SSD Toolbox says that the drive has latest firmware.
Other SSD drives works without problem. Data is present even when HDD password is changed.
03-05-2017 08:13 AM
I noticed that you are using Thinkpad.
Well, I recommended two of my friends to buy Intel 540s and they used it on their Thinkpad. Both of them encountered severe compatibility issues that had caused data loss. I searched on the web and it seems that Lenovo laptops always have compatibility issues with Intel SSDs.
So, if you are going to continue with Lenovo, don't use Intel SSDs. Or just give up on Lenovo.