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    Intel X25-M SSD G2 reset/erase?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by bboy1, Jun 17, 2010.

  1. bboy1

    bboy1 Notebook Evangelist

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    I just bought a 1 month old 80gb X25-M G2. I want to make sure it's like a new drive before installing the OS. Is there a BIOS command or something I'm meant to do to reset/erase the SSD so that all the data blocks are actually erased/clear like a new drive?
     
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  2. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What's the point?
    Wasting life on your SSD?

    Just install your OS, if you are keen on Trim - install the toolbox and run it once.

    It's an Intel drive - contrary to the competition its not bricked after you write a few GB without Trim.

    I once wrote about 500GB or so to the drive (checked via the toolbox) and didn't notice any slowing down.
     
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  3. TofuTurkey

    TofuTurkey Married a Champagne Mango

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    You're not using it as part of a RAID drive, are you? Actually even if so, I think it's good to run it separately and use the Intel SSD Optimizer it before adding it. Also, check for firmware updates from Intel.
     
    TofuTurkey, Jun 17, 2010
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