Just got my first ssd vertex 2 120gb

[cosmo74]

no I don't. I simply use the P**S outta' their products. lol

As an avid user with unbiased opinions based on real life usage, I have also been given the opportunity to beta test firmware and the upcoming Vertex 3 drive. I'm not able to share specifics about the number or types of fixes that are due shortly but can say that they are going to be major. Especially in regards to the issues seen with Laptops from a bios implementation/compatibility standpoint. Many get caught up in the frenzy of the 25nm nand debacle lately, and now the Spektech nand quality smear campaign, with too much emphasis on blaming the mfgrs themselves. It really boils down to the controller mfgrs compatibility and Sandforce simply has more issues than most. Not saying that this is your issue at all, but if that bios flash doesn't fix the problem just keep in mind that a newer SSD firmware may do the trick if all else fails. Shuld be within 2 weeks or so for release and will be posted at OCZ support forums.

As for the need to run firmware updates from another drive?.. that has been fixed for some time now with the use of the toolbox. Just need to avoid the Intel RST10 series drivers as they block communication/detection of the drive and AHCI mode is recommended. Good Luck

how do I check to see if I have those Intel RST10 series drivers insalled? If I have them how do I get rid of them? also the bio's manual dated February 21, 2011 does not agree with you
WARNING:
This firmware update is only valid for OCZ Vertex 2, Vertex 2 Pro, Vertex 2 EX, Vertex LE, Agility 2 Solid State Drives.
Flashing your SSD should not result in data loss.
However, OCZ recommends that you back up your data as a precaution before proceeding
OCZ Technology
Inside the zip file, there will be a single EXE file, no installation necessary; the file can be unzipped to the desktop. If running Windows 7 or Vista, the program must be run as an Administrator. Unless UAC (User Account Control) is disabled in Windows 7/Vista, simply being logged in on an Administrative account is not enough. You MUST right click the file and click "Run as Administrator". Alternatively, you can right click and choose properties, then tell the program to always run as an Administrator under compatibility.
1st screenshot we see the Toolbox as it is initially opened:
2nd shot shows the information after a drive is selected:
Once a drive is selected, the Tools, Security, and Details buttons become available to choose.
OCZ Technology
Firmware Update
This feature only works when the drive is connected as a spare (not running Windows/OS from the drive itself)
Updating your firmware with the Toolbox is not supported under Windows XP
To update your firmware you enter the tools menu:
Click on update firmware and the process begins automatically, there will not be any kind of dialog pop up. On Windows 7 and Vista, there will most likely be a warning about internet access (Toolbox is attempting to make an outside connection, etc) please allow this connection so the update process goes smoothly. In the lower left hand corner of the Toolbox window you should see the progress (xxx sectors downloaded) and then receive the FW download complete message:
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[cosmo74]

here is a screen shot when I tried to upgrade the bio's



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[Tiltevros]

try to connect ur drive in IDE compatible mode (through bios)

[cosmo74]

try to connect ur drive in IDE compatible mode (through bios)

and then change back to achi

[cosmo74]

try to connect ur drive in IDE compatible mode (through bios)

just tried that and got a blue screen and starting errors luckly I was able to get back into the bios and switch it back That is not a fix and would not recemed doing that

[groberts101]

new firware is available. You can do it from the primary drive but it's still not recommended as it can result in odd issues on some systems. I do all my maintenance/configuration from another OS volume.

Guide Sandforce Firmware update 1.32 for OS/System drives

http://www.ocztechnology.com/ssd_too...LE,_Agility_2/

One link has the standalone updater and the other is the toolbox version. Also note the use of the "XP compatibility mode trick" in the top link as well. This even works to unlock frozen drives now for more flexible secure erase methods and eliminates the need to hotplug drives as a workaround.

PS. the new firmware is slightly faster too.

[cosmo74]

new firware is available. You can do it from the primary drive but it's still not recommended as it can result in odd issues on some systems. I do all my maintenance/configuration from another OS volume.

Guide Sandforce Firmware update 1.32 for OS/System drives

OCZ Technology

One link has the standalone updater and the other is the toolbox version. Also note the use of the "XP compatibility mode trick" in the top link as well. This even works to unlock frozen drives now for more flexible secure erase methods and eliminates the need to hotplug drives as a workaround.

PS. the new firmware is slightly faster too.

i'll take a crack at another time i'm way to busy right know with my business when I tried it before I almost crapped my pant's when I got the blue screen thankfuly I did not crash

[cosmo74]

ok I decided to give it a try and it worked
just ran winsat disk
here are the new results

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\COSMICBCE.COM>winsat disk
Windows System Assessment Tool
> Running: Feature Enumeration ''
> Run Time 00:00:00.00
> Running: Storage Assessment '-seq -read -n 0'
> Run Time 00:00:04.85
> Running: Storage Assessment '-ran -read -n 0'
> Run Time 00:00:00.47
> Running: Storage Assessment '-scen 2009 -drive C:'
> Run Time 00:00:52.31
> Running: Storage Assessment '-seq -write -drive C:'
> Run Time 00:00:04.59
> Running: Storage Assessment '-flush -drive C: -seq'
> Run Time 00:00:01.22
> Running: Storage Assessment '-flush -drive C: -ran'
> Run Time 00:00:02.00
> Running: Storage Assessment '-hybrid -ran -read -n 0 -ransize 4096'
NV Cache not present.
> Run Time 00:00:00.02
> Running: Storage Assessment '-hybrid -ran -read -n 0 -ransize 16384'
NV Cache not present.
> Run Time 00:00:00.00
> Disk Sequential 64.0 Read 262.33 MB/s 7.5
> Disk Random 16.0 Read 210.22 MB/s 7.8
> Responsiveness: Average IO Rate 0.79 ms/IO 7.9
> Responsiveness: Grouped IOs 8.55 units 7.4
> Responsiveness: Long IOs 2.02 units 7.9
> Responsiveness: Overall 17.24 units 7.8
> Responsiveness: PenaltyFactor 0.0
> Disk Sequential 64.0 Write 239.54 MB/s 7.5
> Average Read Time with Sequential Writes 0.322 ms 7.9
> Latency: 95th Percentile 0.703 ms 7.9
> Latency: Maximum 862.081 ms 1.9
> Average Read Time with Random Writes 1.877 ms 6.9
> Total Run Time 00:01:06.35

C:\Users\COSMICBCE.COM>

[cosmo74]

ok I decided to give it a try and it worked
just ran winsat disk
here are the new results

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\COSMICBCE.COM>winsat disk
Windows System Assessment Tool
> Running: Feature Enumeration ''
> Run Time 00:00:00.00
> Running: Storage Assessment '-seq -read -n 0'
> Run Time 00:00:04.85
> Running: Storage Assessment '-ran -read -n 0'
> Run Time 00:00:00.47
> Running: Storage Assessment '-scen 2009 -drive C:'
> Run Time 00:00:52.31
> Running: Storage Assessment '-seq -write -drive C:'
> Run Time 00:00:04.59
> Running: Storage Assessment '-flush -drive C: -seq'
> Run Time 00:00:01.22
> Running: Storage Assessment '-flush -drive C: -ran'
> Run Time 00:00:02.00
> Running: Storage Assessment '-hybrid -ran -read -n 0 -ransize 4096'
NV Cache not present.
> Run Time 00:00:00.02
> Running: Storage Assessment '-hybrid -ran -read -n 0 -ransize 16384'
NV Cache not present.
> Run Time 00:00:00.00
> Disk Sequential 64.0 Read 262.33 MB/s 7.5
> Disk Random 16.0 Read 210.22 MB/s 7.8
> Responsiveness: Average IO Rate 0.79 ms/IO 7.9
> Responsiveness: Grouped IOs 8.55 units 7.4
> Responsiveness: Long IOs 2.02 units 7.9
> Responsiveness: Overall 17.24 units 7.8
> Responsiveness: PenaltyFactor 0.0
> Disk Sequential 64.0 Write 239.54 MB/s 7.5
> Average Read Time with Sequential Writes 0.322 ms 7.9
> Latency: 95th Percentile 0.703 ms 7.9
> Latency: Maximum 862.081 ms 1.9
> Average Read Time with Random Writes 1.877 ms 6.9
> Total Run Time 00:01:06.35

C:\Users\COSMICBCE.COM>

the new bio's does seam to make the drive a bit snappier but my Disk Random 16.0 Read 223.49 MB/s 7.9 is now lowerer to 16.0 Read 210.22 MB/s 7.8 but my Disk Sequential 64.0 Read 262.33 MB/s 7.5 is a little higher then before Disk Sequential 64.0 Read 259.76 MB/s 7.5 now I don't know if that low read on the 16 is due to not finishing all the tweaks and regedit changes I had made before or if it's due to use any ideas

[groberts101]

wouldn't worry about winsats vaying like that. It's really susceptible to variations from any background activity. Benching it will just dirty the fresh nand and require more idling to get it put back into the reserve pool.

as many of the regulars always say.. "if you don't like the winsat score just keep running it till you get the numbers you like". Eventually it changes. lol

Was going to shoot you another link with all 3 flashing methods, but you got it sorted now. Good Luck with it and enjoy.