Is my Intel SSD running as it should be? TRIM on and minimum writes to disk..

[BoroRob_UK]

How do I check my Intel 160Gb SSD is running as it should be? Ive seen a program called HDD Tune? But am unsure where to obtain this or what it does?

Can someone please lend some assitance in how to check my SSD is running as it should be?


Thanks in advance!

 

[reflux]

HD Tune....Google mate, Google.

http://www.hdtune.com/

It's more of a benchmark tool than an actual tuning tool really.

 

[BoroRob_UK]

So what does HD tune do? And you havent answered my question..

How do i check my SSD is running correctly? E.g. using trim etc.. ? and not doing unneccessary writes..

 

[jbloggs]

AS SSD Benchmark is what you want to really run...then have a look Here for comparison...

 

[DavyBoy]

CrystalDiskInfo will tell you whether TRIM is enabled on your SSD or not a long with a bunch of other information to..

 

[BoroRob_UK]

Will HD tune tell me if TRIM is on? - Also im using Windows 7 and driver version 7.0.0.103 - Can anyone confirm is this is the right driver for Trim?

 

[rjk]

go to the intel website immediatly and download the intel ssd toolbox

 

[BoroRob_UK]

go to the intel website immediatly and download the intel ssd toolbox

Just done that before u posted.. Wondered if had been re-released. And ran the checks.. only one i never done is a full diagnostic? cos it said it could take up to an hour..?

So, Is my drive ok and am I using TRIM? with driver 7.0.0.103 ?

Or where does it say in the Intel toolbox if TRIM is working?

Thanks - Rob

 

[Locke]

Install SSD Management Tools > Run

If that doesn't run, then your drives aren't up to date and don't have TRIM.

 

[BoroRob_UK]

Install SSD Management Tools > Run

If that doesn't run, then your drives aren't up to date and don't have TRIM.

Ok, It ran took about 3 seconds and said Passed.


Is there anywhere i can see where it actually says.. TRIM: Working ?!

 

[Locke]

Ok, It ran took about 3 seconds and said Passed.


Is there anywhere i can see where it actually says.. TRIM: Working ?!

Crystal Disk Info will tell you that.

 

[DavyBoy]

My posts must go completely unoticed I guess...

 

[BoroRob_UK]

My posts must go completely unoticed I guess...

Sorry.. Just didnt want to unneccessary software if HD Tune would tell me it or the Intel toolbox.. Ok crystaldisk here i come..

 

[BoroRob_UK]

Does this look ok..?

 

[Locke]

Does this look ok..?

See where it says TRIM under supported features?

Seems fine to me.

 

[DavyBoy]

TRIM is enabled..

 

[BoroRob_UK]

Smashing. Thanks boys!

 

[Ziggy4]

CrystalDiskInfo only reports which commands are supported, and the command issued by the OS is not necessarily being interpreted by the controller.

It's really simple if you are running Win 7, and using the default MS HDD controller drivers (and it appears you are). TRIM will run in the background without any input required from you.

If you are using alternate drivers, Intel Matrix (or newer RST) for example, then you can run TRIM manually and / or set up a schedule using the SSD Toolbox.

 

[weird_dave]

I downloaded both the intel toolbox and crystaldisk. Intel toolbox says error connecting to drive says that for 2 other drives to, I think it's just my IDE drive it's happy with.
Crystalmark (in chinese!!!!) has trim highlighted, which is a start I suppose...

 

[BoroRob_UK]

I downloaded both the intel toolbox and crystaldisk. Intel toolbox says error connecting to drive says that for 2 other drives to, I think it's just my IDE drive it's happy with.
Crystalmark (in chinese!!!!) has trim highlighted, which is a start I suppose...

You can change the language to english in CrystalDisk (top right). Unsure why its not listing your drive tho. Start a new thread