A secure erase deletes all data from the drive.This type of format is also known as zeroing the drive, or flushing the drive. This format then writes a zero to the cell. A low-level format queries each cell to see if it has been written to.The full format in Windows* does the same as a quick format and scans the whole disk for defects. A quick format done through Windows* sets up an empty file system on the disk and installs a boot sector.Here are some third-party tools that you can also use to run a low-level format: Some recommendations along with how-to instructions are available at How to Low-Level Format an Intel SSD with the Intel® Memory and Storage Tool.Īlternatively, a third-party tool could also be used to perform these operations. The Intel® Memory and Storage tool has the capability to perform a low-level format or secure erase. ImportantĪlways back up your data before running a low-level format or secure erase. If the SSD is the boot drive, a fresh installation of the operating system is recommended after the low-level format or secure erase. Keep in mind that a low-level format or secure erase will remove all data contained on the SSD. If there are suspected issues with data integrity on the SSD.
If errors seen during a regular format/initialization or partition on the SSD.If failures seen during read or write diagnostics.If errors seen during installation of an operating system.If the operating system experiences slowness or freezing.
The following are some possible problem scenarios where you should consider running a low-level format or secure erase on the Intel® Optane™ SSD:
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