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    Intel X25 M 120gb SSD Firmware Update?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by dragon23, Dec 23, 2010.

  1. dragon23

    dragon23 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys, so my Intel X25-M 120 gb SSD finally arrived today. Been reading on the forum that I could attach the SSD to another computer and update the firmware prior to installing it in my M11x.

    But considering how new it is, do I really have to take this step?

    If so, can someone who has this drive and has done it before give me any pointers?
     
    dragon23, Dec 23, 2010
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  2. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    You won't know what firmware your drive ships with, because you don't know how long it has been sitting on a warehouse shelf somewhere.

    In your specific case, I wouldn't worry about it. Just pop the drive in and use it as-is.
     
    kent1146, Dec 23, 2010
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  3. dragon23

    dragon23 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks for the advice - rep
     
    dragon23, Dec 23, 2010
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  4. idlehand

    idlehand Notebook Consultant

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    the 120GB version was released about a month ago so the firmware on it should be the latest. I have the same drive and its been fine with no issues. I wouldn't worry about it.
     
    idlehand, Dec 23, 2010
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  5. HTWingNut

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    Exactly. The 120GB is new. It supports TRIM out of the box and has no known performance issues.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 23, 2010
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  6. Villosa

    Villosa Notebook Deity

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    Yep, running the same SSD, not one problem.
     
    Villosa, Dec 23, 2010
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  7. dragon23

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    thanks all
     
    dragon23, Dec 24, 2010
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    WHat is the correct driver to use on the m11X to ensure that the Trim is working?
     
    Anejo, Dec 27, 2010
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  9. Villosa

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    Just install it in AHCI mode in the bios and you're all set. Nothing special needed.
     
    Villosa, Dec 27, 2010
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  10. HTWingNut

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    I recommend downloading the Intel rapid storage technology (Intel RST) drivers though.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 27, 2010
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  11. dragon23

    dragon23 Notebook Consultant

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    what's the benefit of installing the intel rapid storage tech drivers? i read in another ssd optimization guide that its useless?
     
    dragon23, Dec 27, 2010
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  12. HTWingNut

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    Go ask over at the NBR SSD thread. If you filter through all 8000+ posts, you will see that Intel RST is recommended over the default Microsoft one for overall better performance.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 27, 2010
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  13. Thermogenic

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    My Windows Experience Index for the drive went from 5.9 to 7.7 with the Intel Rapid Storage stuff.
     
    Thermogenic, Dec 27, 2010
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  14. Villosa

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    Odd, I didn't even install anything and had 7.6...though who really cares about the WEI.
     
    Villosa, Dec 27, 2010
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