Intel® SSD 525 Series

Compatibility

• Compatible Operating Systems for Intel® Solid State Drives
• Intel® Solid State Drive (Intel® SSD) and SandForce* Controller Compatibility
• Learn about the Advantages of TRIM and How to Use It with Your Intel® SSD
• Mac* OS Compatibility for Intel® Solid State Drives
• Intel® Solid State Drive Compatibility with Intel® Desktop Boards

Identify My Product

• Find the Firmware Version for Your Intel® Solid State Drive

Install & Setup

• How to Install and Use Intel® Data Migration Software
• Installing Intel® SSD Toolbox
• How to Initialize Your Intel® SSD in Windows*
• What Is the Torque Value and Screw Size for Intel® M.2 and 2.5″ SSDs?
• Converting a Data SSD or SSD with Windows* Installation from Legacy to UEFI without Data Loss
• How to Install Windows® 10 to a GUID Partition Table (GPT) Partition
• How Enabling a Drive Password Affects Firmware Updating
• Use Your Encrypted Intel® Solid State Drive on a Different System
• Installation Guide for Intel® SATA Solid State Drive
• Learn If Intel® Solid State Drives Need Specific Drivers
• Disable Drive Password in BIOS Safely

Maintenance & Performance

• Overview for Intel® Solid State Drive Tools
• Frequently Asked Questions about Intel® Data Migration Software
• How to Use the Intel® SSD Toolbox
• Removing Partitions with Microsoft DiskPart*
• Thermal- or Heat-Related Issues and Questions for Intel® Solid State Drive 525 Series
• Intel® Memory and Storage Tool: Quick Tips on How to View Drive Details, Update Firmware, and Pull SMART Logs
• SSD is in Locked Read-Only Mode
• How to Run Intel® SSD Optimizer Using Intel® Memory and Storage Tool
• Update Your Intel® SSD and Intel® Optane™ Memory Firmware Using the Intel® SSD Toolbox
• What to Do if Your Intel® SSD Detects a Security Freeze Lock
• Disable Write Caching on Intel® Solid State Drives
• When to Run a Low-Level Format or Secure Erase on Intel® Solid State Drives and Tools to Use
• Improve Write Speed Performance to Avoid System Freezing
• Tuning Your Intel® Solid State Drive with the Intel® SSD Toolbox
• How to Update Firmware on Intel® SSDs
• Protect the Lifespan of Your Intel® SSD
• User Guide Version 3.5.2 for Intel® SSD Toolbox
• Differences Between Intel® SSD Controllers—Data Compression
• Intel® SSD Optimizer Shows VSS Error