Intel 530/535 SSD Series Firmware Update Tool 2.0.14

NOTE:  This version of the Intel 530/535 SSD Series Firmware Update Tool is no longer available for download. Intel has chosen to only make it available to customers via their support channels.

This tool is intended to enable/disable DevSleep feature on selected SSD models to prevent known drive detection issue with Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and Server 2012.

DevSleep feature:

- Device Sleep (or DevSleep/DEVSLP) is the latest feature in some SATA devices which allows them to go into a low power "device sleep" state. As an example, power consumption of Intel Solid-State Drive Pro 2500 Series (2.5-inch) in DevSleep mode is only 5 mW vs 55 mW in idle state.

Drive detection issue related to DevSleep feature:

- On some motherboards the BIOS and OS are enabling the feature on affected drives, but the motherboard does not signal to wake the SSD back.

Symptoms of this issue are:

- SSD disappears in Windows 8, 8.1, 10, and Server 2012 install
- SSD disappears after resume from sleep

Affected drives:

- Intel Solid-State Drive 530 Series
- Intel Solid-State Drive 535 Series
- Intel Solid-State Drive Pro 2500 Series (Current version of the tool does not support enabling/disabling DevSleep feature)

About SSD Toolbox:

The Solid State Drive (SSD) Toolbox is an update utility that properly recognizes the SSD unit(s) installed on your system. It also displays various pieces of information regarding the connected storage devices and searches for a new suitable firmware version.

However, before you consider downloading this version, carefully read the release notes for changes that can apply to your SSD. Once you have updated your drive, reboot to make sure that all modifications take effect.

When it comes to installing this software, the steps are very easy because all you have to do is get the downloadable package (extract it if necessary) and run the available setup. Once the installation is complete, run the Toolbox and follow the instructions for updating the SSD.

That being said, make sure this Toolbox version has a new firmware version available for your solid state drive and, if so, hit the download button, and install the software. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the release that can improve your SSD.