Intel Releases SSD Toolbox 3.0 Software

The Intel SSD Toolbox does not support firmware updates on the following Intel SSDs. To update the firmware on these SSDs, use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool.The Intel® Solid-State Drive Toolbox (Intel® SSD Toolbox) is drive management software that allows you to:
  * View current drive information for Intel® Solid-State Drives (Intel® SSDs), including:
       - Model number, capacity, and firmware version
       - Drive health
       - Estimated drive life remaining
       - SMART attributes (also available for hard disk drives and non-Intel SSDs)
       - IDENTIFY DEVICE information (also available for hard disk drives and non-Intel SSDs)
  * Optimize the performance of an Intel SSD using Trim functionality
  * Update the firmware on a supported Intel SSD
  * Run quick and full diagnostic scans to test the read and write functionality of an Intel SSD
  * Check and tune your system settings for optimal Intel SSD performance, power efficiency, and endurance
  * View your system information and hardware configuration, such as central processing unit (CPU),
     chipset, controller name, and driver versions
  * Run Secure Erase on a secondary Intel SSD

Before beginning the Intel SSD Toolbox installation, review the Release Notes and follow the instructions in the

Installation Guide. A Frequently Asked Questions document is also available for your reference.

If you need assistance with the installation or experience issues, contact Intel Customer Support.

NOTE:  Installing this version of the Intel SSD Toolbox overwrites any previous version of Intel SSD Toolbox installed in your system.

The Intel SSD Toolbox supports firmware updates on the following Intel SSDs:

Intel® Solid-State Drive Latest Firmware Version
Intel® Solid-State Drive 710 Series	6PB10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 710 Series	6PB10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 320 Series	4PC10362
Intel® Solid-State Drive 311 Series	2CV102M5
Intel® Solid-State Drive 310 Series	2CV102M3
Intel® X18-M / X25-M SATA SSDs (34nm)	2CV102M3
Intel® X25-V SATA SSD	2CV102M3

The Intel SSD Toolbox does not support firmware updates on the following Intel SSDs. To update the firmware on these SSDs, use the Intel® SATA Solid-State Drive Firmware Update Tool.

Intel® Solid-State Drive	Latest Firmware Version
Intel® Solid-State Drive 510 Series	PPG2 or PPG4  (120GB SSD) PWG2 or PWG4 (250GB SSD)
Intel® X18-M/X25-M SATA SSDs (50nm)	045C8820
Intel® X25-E SATA SSD (50nm)	045C8850