Hello,
I have 2 new Intel 730 series (240GB) SSDs installed as JBOD (no RAID) on my system.
When I run the Intel SSD Toolbox the Optimizer's Run, Cancel and Schedule buttons are not active (grey).
The Solid-State Drive Toolbox utility states "Optimizes Intel SSDs using Trim functionality. The latest firmware must be installed for this tool to function.
Click Firmware Update to check for the latest firmware. Intel recommends running the Intel SSD Optimizer once a week."
I am unable to update my firmware using the SSD Toolbox as the Update and Cancel buttons are greyed out.
I ran the latest version of the Firmware Update Tool .iso and it states that the firmware on the drives is up to date though the firmware versions differ for each drive.
The SMART Summary for both drives listed in the SSD Toolbox is Green with 100% Life remaining.
Does anyone know what the trouble I'm having running the Optimizer might be and a possible solution?
Will not using the Optimizer degrade my drives faster than not using it?
Thank you all for taking a look.
SSD1 (C:\ drive)
Model: Intel SSD 730 Series 240GB
Firmware Version: L2010410
Connected to SATA3_A0 on the motherboard
SSD2 (D:\ drive)
Model: Intel SSD 730 Series 240GB
Firmware Version: L2010420
Connected to SATA3_A1 on the motherboard
Intel SSD Toolbox Version 3.3.0
Intel Firmware Updater Version 2.0.13 (issdfut_2.0.13.iso)
Motherboard: ASROCK Z-97 Extreme 4 motherboard with latest BIOS and chipset drivers installed.
CPU: Intel i7-4790K
OS: Windows 8.1 64 w/ latest patches