Software Update: Intel SSD Toolbox 3.1.8

Intel has released version 3.1.8 of the Solid State Drive Toolbox. With this program it is possible to manage a solid state drive from Intel. For example, it can provide information about the characteristics of the drive, run some diagnostic tests and optimize performance. In addition, it is also possible to update the firmware. The changelog for this release shows the following changes and improvements:

This release contains the following:

• Intel SSD 530 Series firmware update to DC12 which addresses an occasional drive hang after resume from Link Power Management slumber state.
• Added new descriptions for SMART attributes C2, C5, EA, and F9
• Corrected calculations for E1, F1, and F2 SMART attributes.
• Corrected the display of word 79 in the drive details screen.