Intel then released a 34 nm flash memory version in the middle of 2009. The model x 18 m with analogous capacity in form factor 1. Im not currently having any issues with the ssd, but thought i would be proactive about updating. Intel have pushed out their promised update to the x25m ssd, along with the intel ssd toolbox and optimizer, the standout factor of which is a 40. Intel x25 m g2 80gb postville ssd solid state drive unboxing linus tech tips duration.
Intel releases new firmware for x18m, x25m and x25v. Moving to 34nm flash let intel drive the price of the x25m to ultra competitive levels. Intel has just released a new firmware for its x18m, x25m and x25v solid state drives with 34nm nand flash, the new update promising to resolve various issues. Because intel used the same exact name for these new drives, the consumers nicknamed the 34 nm ssds as the x25m g2.
Intel sata solidstate drive firmware update tool 1. Intel x25m ssd firmware update on 09 mac pro macrumors. Starting os x is incredibly fast, once the apple is shown when starting the mini it takes about 10 secs for it to finish booting. This means drive speed will degrade over time as more data is written to the ssd. I tried to apply the firmware update to the intel x25m ssd on my 09 mp yesterday. Intel x25m ssd firmware update boosts write speeds 40%. Lists the latest firmware versions and tools available for intel solid state drives and intel optane memory. Buy the intel x25m mainstream solid state drive at a super low price. Intel x25m 160gb firmware and toolbox macrumors forums. I m not currently having any issues with the ssd, but thought i would be proactive about updating. Now intel company began the delivery of x25 m with 160 gb volume in form factor 2. Bios password snag subdues intels 34nm x25 m g2 launch party.
Installed os x via the install disc which works great. This may require eventual sata to usb dock for mounting the intel x25m and migrating the information over using conclusion. Kingston ssdnow mseries 80gb ssd w intel firmware update page 1. Thanks to the use of its own computequality nand flash memory as well as a custom designed controller and firmware, intel claims it has built a superior. At the same time we knew kingston would have their first consumer. Intel 310 msata ssd knows that size matters, fits 80gb into. Nand flash chips and using 10 parallel channels and optimized firmware. If you are an apple or linux user, you will continue to use this tool for firmware. If you purchased your device from an original equipment manufacturer oem, your firmware version may have a different naming. How intel x25m solid state drive performs in a htpc. X25m ssd, 2009 mac mini and xp in bootcamp macrumors.
Solidstate drives perform much more effectively than hard disk drives, with faster readwrite speeds, lower latencies, and even higher physical shock resistance, but come at a price premium. Firmware versions for intel solid state drives and intel. Hi there, just bought a new macbook pro in order to do some iphone mac development. The x25m was released in an 80gb capacity with 50 nm nand flash memory in a 2. Kingston ssdnow mseries 80gb ssd w intel firmware update. We ran a couple of tests before flashing to the latest firmware. Its the x25m, an 80gb drive that conforms to the standard 2. The intel ssd firmware update tool provides the firmware update. It has almost been a year since i wrote about the future of computing and how i thought that it was all about solid state drives this was before i became infatuated with the cloud. I tried to apply the firmware update to the intel x25 m ssd on my 09 mp yesterday. We did some quick experimenting with an intel x25m 80gb drive using hd tach. Bios password snag subdues intels 34nm x25 m g2 launch. Intels x25m and x25v now available in best buy stores. Intel x25e extreme ssdsa2sh064g101 ssdsa2sh064g1gc 64gb 2.
The 160 gb capacity version came out several months after. At the same time intel used the opportunity to rework their algorithms for a little more oomph, not that the x25m really needed anymore. Intel foundation achievement award apples transition to intel processors. Remarkably, intels new ssd even matches the fastest hard disk drive in write times. Intel ssd x25m series 160gb best compatible ssd x25m. Thats the new x25m g2 i wrote about yesterday, which features a slightly improved controller and 34nm nand flash. Intel x25m solidstate drive firmware update the register. Intel wins top spots in ssd storage drive ranking macworld. If the x25v had faster sequential write speeds id say two of them in raid would be worth it over the single x25m but ehh. I updated the firmware bios set to ahci without any problems, installed the ssd. Intels secondgeneration x25m solidstate drive the tech report. Both the x18m and x25m ssd models are aimed at the. The intel rapid storage technology intel rst driver 17. Get certified as an apple technical coordinator with this sevenpart online course.
Because solidstate drives are essentially just arrays of flash memory chips, the best way. The intexl x25m is a very well build solid state drive with majority all. Search hello select your address select your address. Intel has released new firmware for its 34nm x25m g2 drives that reinstates trim support, but this time without the bugs. Intel x18m sata ssd 34nm products do not require this firmware update. Well, intel also picked today to get all official about the drive itself, and its clear those improvements and intels brand name come at a price. However, there is always room to grow, so after a long wait i got myself the intel x25m ssd. New intel ssd firmware trim support without the bugs zdnet. Users of the intel x25m and x18m ssds were not happy when they learned that the firmware update that promised to increase write speeds actually killed windows 7. The mainstream range, meanwhile, will be available in rather more attractive 80gb and 160gb capacities, with drive size of 1. Additionally, this firmware revision includes several continuous improvement optimizations that provide increased write performance on 160 gb ssds. While intels new x25m is certainly a killer in terms of performance, the inherent economic issues remain and will hinder widespread consumer acceptance.
The intel ssd x25m series 160gb is a solidstate drive, which means it stores data using flash memory similar to how usbs store data, but much more effectively. Intel issues firmware fix for x25m x18m ssds hothardware. Inland professional 120gb ssd 3d nand sata iii 6gbs 2. Intel x25m g2 80gb postville ssd solid state drive unboxing linus tech tips duration. Our first chance to take a look at this drive is inside the hp elitebook 8530w where. Specifications 64 gb model number intel ssdsa2sh064g101 interface sas 3gbs form factor 2. The new 80gb x25m is the blazing fast ssd just released from intel that has knocked our socks off in testing. Review of intel x25m mainstream ssdsa2mh080g2r5 sata. Just ordered intel x25m 160gb, how do i find out if it has the latest firmware v1. Its intels new x25m 80gb ssd and it is among the fastest consumeraimed ssds out right now. The intel x25m was a line of serial ata interface solidstate drives or ssds developed by.
New intel ssd firmware trim support without the bugs. The x25m was released in an 80gb capacity with 50 nm nand flash. Review intel has updated the firmware for its four models of mainstream solidstate drives, the 80gb and 160gb 1. I just installed the intel x25m ssd on my 2009 mac mini.
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