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    Can't flash new firmware onto Intel SSD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Pipper, May 20, 2009.

  1. Pipper

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    I have a new Intel x25-M 160gb SSD, and I'm trying to flash the new firmware per Intel's instructions, but when I boot from the image CD, the process hangs at the initial screen. My computer is a new HDX18t. I can't find anywhere in the BIOS or System Information the firmware version that is currently installed in my system, either.

    Intel tells me that I need to disable ACHI in the BIOS and run in "legacy mode". I can't find the ability to disable ACHI anywhere in the BIOS.

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
    Pipper, May 20, 2009
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    I have had no success updating the firmware on my 160gb x25-M on my HP HDX18. HP locks out the BIOS so that I can't change to Legacy, Compatibility, or AHCI mode per Intel's instructions. I've tried installing the SSD on a Dell desktop and a Dell laptop where I was able to change the mode as required, but the update software (FreeDOS) would not recognize the drive (and they were connected properly to a SATA port). My only viable solution at this point is to return the laptop, buy a new one and hope that it has the new firmware. I'm already experiencing slow downs from the fragmentation issue under the old firmware.
     
    Pipper, Jun 8, 2009
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