ZOTAC SSD Tool Box
2016.04.23 6:15 AM
ZOTAC SSD Tool Box
Welcome to the final blog in our SSD blog series! We hope you have found them fun and informative!
Now that you are happily cruising along with your ZOTAC SSD, you can utilize our ZOTAC SSD Tool Box to optimize your SSD experience!
First, download the SSD Tool utility here: https://www.zotac.com/download/mediadrivers/SSD/ToolBox_V1.12.zip
After you extract the files, your SSD utility is now ready to use!
Go ahead and double click to run the utility and you will be greeted by the Summary screen. Here you can find information such as Total Capacity, Firmware Version, SSD endurance, and several features such as S.M.A.R.T., TRIM, and NCQ support. You will also have the option to ReScan for SSDs as well as which SSD’s information is displayed.
Next up we have S.M.A.R.T. Here we have a more detailed breakdown showing several numbers and the ability to export the data.
The Optimization button which will automatically optimize the data on your SSD.
Sometimes you might find yourself in need of completely erasing the data stored on your SSD. The utility includes a handy SecureErase function. SecureErase will completely remove any data on the disk and return the SSD to the default state.
Due to the irreversible nature, you will be asked to confirm that you wish to erase all data.
Last but not least, we have the Firmware Upgrade button which will help upgrade your SSD with the latest firmware available. Your user data will not be affected by this. Please note that the firmware upgrade will only become effective after you have restarted your system.
*Note – please check the ZOTAC website if there is a new firmware before running
**Firmware upgrade is not necessary to use the SSD
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