How to Manage Your Drives with Sandisk Dashboard

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Enhance PC System Efficiency with Pro-Level Drive Monitoring

Managing your drives efficiently is crucial for maintaining system performance and storage health. This guide will walk you through the process of managing your Sandisk storage drives using the Sandisk Dashboard app. Everything from monitoring your drive’s health and updating firmware to customizing LED RGB controls can happen securely right from the app.

Materials Needed

Sandisk SSD (check compatibility with system)

Software Needed

Sandisk Dashboard app – Free Download

Easy

Difficulty

10 Minutes

Time

Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Drives Using the Sandisk Dashboard App

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STEP 1

Download and install the Sandisk Dashboard app

Power up your computer and make sure your operating system is fully updated.
Visit the Sandisk Support website and download the Sandisk Dashboard app.
Install the software on your computer.

STEP 2

Connect the new SSD

If your drive is external, connect it to your computer using the appropriate cable (e.g., USB).
If your drive is internal, ensure it is properly installed inside your computer. Not sure how? Learn how to upgrade your system.

STEP 3

Launch the Sandisk Dashboard app

Open the Sandisk Dashboard app on your computer.
The app will automatically detect your connected drives.

STEP 4

Update firmware

Go to the “Firmware” tab to check for available firmware updates.
If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest firmware for your drive.

STEP 5

Monitor drive health

Navigate to the “Status” tab to view the health and status of your drive.
Check parameters such as temperature, available space, and drive health status.
Address any warnings or alerts promptly to maintain optimal drive performance.

STEP 6

Perform diagnostics

Navigate to the “Tools” tab to access diagnostic tools.
Run quick or extended diagnostic tests to identify and troubleshoot any issues with your drive.

STEP 7

Optimize drive performance

Scroll down on the “Tools” tab to the “Optimizations” section to customize your drive's performance.
Monitor drive performance metrics such as read/write speeds.

STEP 8

Customize settings

Go to the “Settings” tab to customize various app and drive settings.
Adjust settings such as notifications, power management, and language preferences to suit your needs.
If you have a WD_BLACK drive, your drive may come equipped with extras like RGB Lighting Controls and Heatsink monitoring. You’ll have the ability to adjust them here.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your drives using the Sandisk Dashboard app, helping ensure optimal performance and data protection.

For more helpful tips, visit: Sandisk.com/Support.

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