Intel Issues Fix for X25-M G2 SSD Firmware

From DailyTech: In late October, DailyTech reported that Intel was once again having firmware issues with its speedy MLC-based SSDs. In the latest case, the new firmware not only boosted write speeds by 40 percent for the 160GB X25-M G2, but it also added TRIM support in Windows 7.

However, shortly after the firmware was released, numerous users reported being unable to boot into Windows 7 after performing the update. Intel reacted quickly and pulled not only the firmware update, but also the TRIM utility for Windows.

Intel is now ready to try again with a new firmware update for the G2 series SSDs. The new 02HD firmware comes bundled with a new firmware update tool (v1.5). The firmware update applies to both 80GB and 160GB X25-M G2 SSDs.

Intel's X25-M G2s have been proven time and time again to be among the fastest SSDs on the market. The one Achilles' heel for the drive has been its relatively low write speeds compared to its Indilinix-based competition. This deficit is present even with the 40 percent boost from the TRIM firmware.

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