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

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 15:45

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!

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 20:13

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..

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 21:16

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?

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 22:09

rjkoneill said:
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

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 22:17

Locke said:
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 ?!

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 22:27

DavyBoy said:
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.. :cool:

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 22:33

Does this look ok..?

BoroRob_UK · 29 Jan 2010 at 22:45

Smashing. Thanks boys!

BoroRob_UK · 30 Jan 2010 at 17:00

weird_dave said:
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

BoroRob_UK · 31 Jan 2010 at 00:07

Mick-1965 said:
Found this and thought of you

Q: "How do I know if TRIM is working in Windows 7?"

A: Go to the Command prompt and type:

fsutil behavior query disabledeletenotify

DisableDeleteNotify = 1 (Windows TRIM commands are disabled)
DisableDeleteNotify = 0 (Windows TRIM commands are enabled)

DisableDeleteNotify = 0 - Why thankyou kind sir.