FIX: SSD error mismatch detected

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SSD - SSD error mismatch detected

Some users have complained that their Intel SSD shows an error saying mismatch detected.

This issue seems to appear on a variety of Intel SSD devices.

In some cases, the error is accompanied by other issues like freezing and lagging, strange file corruption problems, and even failed Windows Update installations.

The error message is being displayed when users run the Full Diagnostics Scan from the Intel SSD Toolbox.

The scan stops at different percentages but shows the same error message: Data Integrity – Error: Data mismatch detected. Contact your reseller or local Intel representative for assistance.

If you’re worried that your SSD might be faulty, that may not be the case. In this fix article, we will explain why that is the case, and also what you can do to troubleshoot this issue.

Read on to find out more details.

Here’s how to solve the SSD mismatch detected error

1. Test your CPU/memory with LinX

motherboard - SSD error mismatch detected
Note: If you are using overclocking on your PC, or your CPU cooler is faulty or low quality, performing this step may cause your CPU to overheat. With modern CPUs, this should not cause any issues, but pay attention to the registered temperatures of your system and abort the process if it exceeds 90C.

  1. Download LinX and extract the files to a folder on your PC.
  2. Make sure to use a non-SSD drive if possible.
  3. Run LinX.exe.
  4. Press Settings -> set the threads to match your CPU thread count (If you use Intel i5 -> set it to 4/ If you use Intel i7 CPU -> set this to 8).
  5. Press the All button -> set the Run option to 10 minutes -> Press Start.
  6. Check the results of your tests and take the appropriate measures.
  7. If the LinX testing lasts more than several hours, then it might mean that your SSD could have a problem.

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2. Run MemTest on your PC

ram memory - SSD error mismatch detected
Running the memory test:

  1. Click Cortana -> type Control Panel -> select the first option from the top.
  2. Inside the Control Panel -> choose System and Security from the list to the right of your screen.
  3. Select Administrative Tools.
  4. Scroll down and double-click the Windows Memory Diagnostic shortcut.
  5. Choose the Restart now and check for problems option (this will restart your PC to start the process).
  6. Windows Memory Diagnostics environment will start and it will automatically start scanning for issues in the Standard mode (if you want to change the mode, you can simply press the F1 key and change the scan options to either Basic or Extended).
  7. After modifying the options, press F10 to start the scan.

Checking the results:

  1. Press the Win+R keys and type eventvwr.exe -> press Enter to open Event Viewer.
  2. Expand the folder Windows Logs -> right-click System -> click Find.
  3. Type MemoryDiagnostics-Results -> click Find Next.
  4. Double click the result -> check the results of the test.
  5. If the result reads The Windows Memory Diagnostic tested the computer’s memory and detected no errors -> then you have no issues.
  6. If the results show errors, then it means that your RAM memory could be corrupted, thus creating problems with your SSD.

Conclusion

Please feel free to let us know if this guide has proven useful in your situation by using the comment section below.

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Vladimir Popescu

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Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related. With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information. When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.