Intel 320 120gb firmware question

[alidan]

really my questions are

what was the bad firmwares,
whats the newest good firmware
if my firmware is bad, and i dont upgrade, what are the odds that the problems would arise?

i asked intel this, and am still waiting on a response, and still waiting on if the firmware fails and the drive bricks, is it covered in the warranty, but ill ask it here too, as im only expecting the warranty information from intel.

 

[RealBeast]

Download the latest Intel SSD Toolbox (3.0.1) and it will check to see if there is a more current firmware. I think that 0362 is the current firmware. The SSD Toolbox can now do firmware updates, but also has other useful features.

The problem was not widespread, but no reason not to update to prevent any issues.

 

[alidan]

do i dont have to burn a boot disc?

 

[RealBeast]

I never have with the new toolbox, so I think not. If you don't use the new ssd toolbox, you can use a usb stick for the update.

 

[alidan]

awsome, thanks, i dont like the idea of ever messing with firmware unless its absolutely unnecessary, due to bricking possibilities.

that said, i have yet to hear back from intel on the if it does brick, is it covered in warranty.

 

[RealBeast]

If it bricks it is covered by Intel for 5 years. Like any drive, just do reasonable backups.

As long as you have a UPS so your power doesn't go out in the middle of a firmware update, Intel updates have always been trouble free for me.

 

[alidan]

no ups, just wanted comfermation if it brick its covered.

again thanks,

 

[alidan]

Best answer selected by alidan.

 

[alidan]

i cant find the toolbox for intel, it keeps telling me its no longer there.

 

[RealBeast]

i cant find the toolbox for intel, it keeps telling me its no longer there.

Intel released 3.0.2 yesterday and their link seems currently broken -- give them a day or two and then search the Intel download site.

 

[alidan]

again, thanks, this really helps.