Intel SSD Toolbox 3.0 Frequently Asked Questions

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Questions and Answers October 2011
Q5: Does Intel SSD Toolbox support multiple Intel SSDs in my system?
A5: Yes, Intel SSD Toolbox supports as many SSDs as your host Intel-based chipset system can directly
connect to SATA sockets on your motherboard.
Q6: Can I use Intel SSD Optimizer if I have multiple Intel SSDs installed as part of a
RAID configuration?
A6: No. The current implementation of Intel SSD Toolbox does not support SSDs installed as part of a
RAID configuration. Intel is investigating RAID support for future versions of the tool.
Q7: What are the system requirements for running Intel SSD Toolbox?
A7: Your system must have the following to run Intel SSD Toolbox:
 Microsoft Windows* operating system: Windows 7* (32/64 bit versions), Windows XP*, or
Windows Vista*
 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0
Note: Microsoft .NET Framework version 3.0 is included with Windows 7 and Windows Vista. If your
system is running Windows XP or does not have version 3.0 of .NET Framework installed,
Intel SSD Toolbox directs you to the appropriate place to obtain it during the installation.
 At least 20 megabytes (MB) of available space if Java* version 1.4 or later is installed. If Java 1.3 or
earlier is installed, at least 110 MB of available space is required.
Q8: How often should Intel SSD Optimizer run on an Intel SSD? How long does it take to complete?
Can overuse cause problems?
A8: Intel recommends running Intel SSD Optimizer once per week. The total execution time for running
Intel SSD Optimizer is approximately a few seconds. There is no known risk of harm to the SSD due to
continuous repeated use; however, running Intel SSD Optimizer more than recommended may waste
system resources.
Q9: Does Intel SSD Optimizer work on an Intel SSD that uses encryption software?
A9: Yes, Intel SSD Toolbox works with encryption software.
On a system running Windows 7 or Windows Vista that uses encryption software, a message may appear
stating that Intel SSD Optimizer cannot run on an Intel SSD that is part of a RAID configuration. If you can
verify that the Intel SSD is not part of a RAID configuration, click Accept to run the Intel SSD Optimizer.
(The prompt appears because Intel SSD Toolbox cannot distinguish between an SSD in a RAID
configuration and an SSD using encryption). On Microsoft Windows XP systems, Intel SSD Optimizer runs
on encrypted drives without this message.
Q10: Will Intel SSD Optimizer run automatically?
A10: Intel SSD Optimizer has an automatic scheduling feature to enable users to optimize an Intel SSD
on a regular basis. Intel recommends running Intel SSD Optimizer once per week.