Intel Releases Intel 320 Series SSD Firmware Fix

As recently reported, Intel released the firmware fix for the “BAD_CTX 13x Error” that’s been plaguing the 320 Series SSD from Intel. Back up your data if you haven’t already, and apply the firmware update immediately if your SSD is on the list that follows. Download it from Intel’s website here.

The firmware update applies to the following drives:

• Intel® SSD 320 Series (120GB, 2.5in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (160GB, 1.8in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (160GB, 2.5in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (300GB, 1.8in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (300GB, 2.5in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (40GB, 2.5in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (600GB, 2.5in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (80GB, 1.8in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® SSD 320 Series (80GB, 2.5in, SATA 3Gb/s, 25nm, MLC)
• Intel® X18-M Solid State Drive, 160GB SATA II 1.8in, MLC, High Performance
• Intel® X18-M Solid State Drive, 80GB SATA II 1.8in, MLC, High Performance
• Intel® X25-E Solid State Drive, 32GB SATA II 2.5in, SLC, High Performance
• Intel® X25-E Solid State Drive, 64GB SATA II 2.5in, SLC, High Performance
• Intel® X25-M Solid State Drive, 120GB SATA II 2.5in, MLC, High Performance, 34nm
• Intel® X25-M Solid State Drive, 160GB SATA II 2.5in, MLC, High Performance
• Intel® X25-M Solid State Drive, 80GB SATA II 2.5in, MLC, High Performance
• Intel® X25-V Value Solid State Drive, 40GB