Released in late 2024 with build 4.9, Kingston SSD Manager 1.5.4.9 is the official SSD management utility from Kingston Technology, allowing users to monitor drive health, update firmware, secure erase data, and view detailed information for Kingston-branded SSDs to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Key Highlights
- Drive Health Monitoring – Real-time S.M.A.R.T. status, temperature monitoring, wear level, TBW (terabytes written), and remaining lifespan estimation.
- Firmware Updates – Automatic detection and one-click installation of the latest firmware for improved performance, reliability, and compatibility.
- Secure Erase – Full support for secure erase commands to completely wipe data and restore SSD to factory performance when needed.
- Drive Information – Detailed specs including model, serial number, capacity, interface, controller, NAND type, and current firmware version.
- Diagnostic Tools – Quick and extended self-tests with detailed reporting to identify potential drive issues early.
- Over Provisioning & TRIM – Enable TRIM support and manage over provisioning for sustained performance on supported drives.
- Performance & Stability – Enhanced support for latest Kingston NV2/NV3/A2000/KC3000 series, improved Windows 11 compatibility, and streamlined interface.
System Requirements
- Windows 11 64-bit (or Windows 10 / 8 / 7)
- 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
- Integrated GPU sufficient
- Kingston SSD required for full functionality