Intel releases new firmware for its SSDs, adding TRIM support
Intel has released fresh firmware 2CV102HD for its X25-M and X18-M SSDs. The new firmware adds TRIM capability to the SSDs under Windows 7. The 2CV102HD firmware update can be found here.
From Intel,
This firmware update tool provides the latest firmware for the following Intel SSDs in all capacities:
- Intel® X25-M/X18-M SATA SSD on 50nm (black case) – updates to FW version 8820
- Intel® X25-E SATA SSD on 50nm (black case) – updates to FW version 8850
- Intel® X25-M/X18-M SATA SSD on 34nm (silver case) – updates to FW version 02HD
This firmware will enable your SSD to deliver the best performance in your PC. Use this update tool to get the latest production firmware.
Before initiating the Intel SSD firmware update, be sure to read and precisely follow the instructions included in the Firmware Update Guideline, Readme and Release Notes. You may wish to print these instructions for easy reference.
The Readme.txt file includes the SSD firmware update instructions.
The SSD Firmware Update Guideline is available here .
