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    Firmware update for Intel SSD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Cloudfire, Jul 14, 2010.

  1. Cloudfire

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    Hi people.

    I purchased a laptop from Asus in February, but just recently decided to reformat the SSD drive. I want to update the firmware on it, but im not shure how to do it or what drive i have
    I have a Asus G60j laptop with Intel X25-M 160GB, and i`ve found the firmware update tool here:   Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool

    Questions:
    1. What drive do i have: Intel® X25-M/X18-M SATA SSD on 50nm (black case) or Intel® X25-M/X18-M SATA SSD on 34nm (silver case)?
    2. Is there any other way than burning CDs to update the firmware?
    3. I tried using the TRIM toolbox from Intel earlier, but couldnt use the TRIM feature. Is it because i have a firmware that doesnt support it? I run Windows 7 64Bit.
    4. Will my drive be faster with the new firmware?


    I really appriciate any help i can get. Thank you :)
     
    Cloudfire, Jul 14, 2010
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  2. Dillio187

    Dillio187 Notebook Evangelist

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    take the drive out of the laptop and see what color the case is.
     
    Dillio187, Jul 14, 2010
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  3. Cloudfire

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    That is not something i should do. I am not going to open my laptop
     
    Cloudfire, Jul 14, 2010
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  4. Mythdat

    Mythdat Notebook Evangelist

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    My computer > right click SSD > properties > hardware

    If the SSD has "G2XX" at the end it's 34nm
     
    Mythdat, Jul 14, 2010
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  5. Cloudfire

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    thanks. it says "G2GC"
     
    Cloudfire, Jul 14, 2010
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    G2 means it's second generation - ie 34nm
     
    Mythdat, Jul 14, 2010
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    I believe a CDRW works. I think that's how I did it.
     
    LaptopGun, Jul 14, 2010
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    Thank You for the above link Phil. :)
     
    Marecki_clf, Jul 15, 2010
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    You're welcome. Btw, it worked well when I did it on a X25-V.
     
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    Thank you very much. Finally someone with a solution i can try. Will do this tomorrow when i have time :)
    Do you know if that new firmware will enable the TRIM with the TRIM tool? I tried using the TRIM tool but it is disabled..
     
    Cloudfire, Jul 15, 2010
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