Intel Pulls X25-M G2 TRIM Firmware Update
Intel has pulled the firmware update for the X25-M SSD.
Just one day after Intel released a firmware update for its second-generation 34nm X25-M SSD, Intel has decided to temporarily pull the TRIM update and the associated SSD Toolbox software. Various reports on the Intel Support Community indicate that the firmware was bricking drives under Windows 7 rather than providing the promised 40-percent speed boost.
"Just did the firmware update and it hosed my Windows 7 installation," writes one forum user. "The updater showed a successful firmware update. Initially the computer booted just fine, but once I was within Windows it installed some drivers and asked for a reboot. That's when the trouble started. Now the drive won't boot Windows 7 anymore. I don't know if it's a Dell problem or Intel problem. The Dell BIOS claims a SMART error. I have a Dell XPS 8000."
Engadget contacted Intel to find out if the reports of the company pulling the firmware were accurate. "Yes, we have been contacted by users with issues with the firmware upgrade for our 34nm SSDs and we are investigating," Intel stated. "We take all sightings and issues seriously and are working toward resolution. We have temporarily taken down the firmware link while we investigate."
For now, the firmware update is still offline. Consumers who have purchased the X25-M SSD--and have not currently updated the firmware--obviously should hold off until Intel releases another update.
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X-35-M? Did I miss a news update?
But for other users the update is working fine?
Might be compatibility issues!
Wow Intel is 2/2 for screwing up firmware updates. At least they're decent enough to catch their mistakes, admit fault, and rectify them
I updated mine yesterday in XP and I am not having any issues.
oops.
I updated mine yesterday in XP and I am not having any issues.
It's a Windows 7 related problem. It doesn't affect XP/Vista AFAIK.
ID10T error from Intel again.
ID10T error from Intel once again.
Knock on wood..I have installed the new firmware and hasn't had any problems as of yet. I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the 80gb vs 160 gb drives. I have 2 80 gbs drives though. Hopefuly never! And I have Windows 7 Pro installed.
Why is everybody having so much trouble with TRIM support in Windows 7? This feature does work. Microsoft didn't have any trouble with it in their labs. This really isn't that hard to do.
For those that put a thumbs down on my last post about the Intel X-35m... haha.
But But Intel never ever screws up.
It must be a lie by the mainstream media!
I installed it yesterday, no problem(win7 x64/debian linux). I wonder how bricked it actually is for these people, can they see/mount the disk with a linux live cd.
i have 2 80gbs.. i updated the firmware yesterday.. no problem at all. running on vista 64, however my drives are setup in a raid. So Trim wont work
i wonder when a solution will be out for this.
Them be the MOST EXPENSIVE bricks in the World !
My Windows 7 Pro RTM is still running good after the update. Can I roll back the update by flashing it with the previous update?
Yet more reasons why you shouldn't upgrade anything right when its released, or if you don't really care about stability.
ID10T error from Intel again.
I don't think that this is an "ID10T error" compatibility issues are hard to detect until you hit the market with the product and its already too late. I mean how can they possibly test in all the configurations that are out there to pick from? Good enough if they find a solution to their own mistakes within a couple of days.
Having no problems on my end. Have Windows 7 Ultimate x64 along with the 80GB X-25M (G2) and the firmware update worked fine. Updated the firmware before I heard any news about possible bricking.
This is intel, its more likely there "bad" firmware is still more solid then most other manafacturers
I run Ubuntu and already have the firmware .iso on my desktop. Is this a Windows problem or an SSD problem?
be careful before you buy anything from intel. You pay a huge price for those SSD's and not even get the firmware upgraded.
Pfui Intel!
be careful before you buy anything from intel. You pay a huge price for those SSD's and not even get the firmware upgraded.Pfui Intel!
You don't complain when your regular HDD doesn't get a firmware update do you?
The joys of new tech!
Anyone have an idea about when they might come out with the fix for this?
My SSD is still working just fine after the update. I'm running Windows 7 Ent 64-bit.
Well that is interesting indeed, I wonder if one can still obtain a copy of the firmware now, seeing as how Intel has removed it from their website.
Firmware has now been updated (as of 30 nov. 2009).
Will Toms Hardware update this article ? :-)
I am considering to buy an Intel X25-M and reinstall my Windows XP on it (I don't want Windows 7 for now).
My question: With the latest firmware available and whatever SSD Toolbox/optimizer shipping with the drive (as the latest version-download is currently disabled on Intel's site) what performance can I expect? Like Windows XP vs. Windows 7 and most importantly SSD vs ordinary HD.
My laptop is a Znote 6214W with a 80GB SATA Hitachi Travelstar (5400RPM, must likely just SATA150).
All comments appreciated.