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Kingston SSD Manager

SSD Manager

Kingston® SSD Manager is an application that enables users to monitor and manage various aspects of their Kingston® solid-state drive. Additionally, KSM provides users with a complimentary one-year subscription to Acronis True Image for Kingston.

With Kingston SSD Manager, you will be able to:

Supported Operating Systems

Refer to the table below for Kingston SSD Manager operating system requirements.

Software versionSupported operating systems
Kingston SSD Manager x64 v1.5.X.X Windows 10, 11 x64
Kingston® SSD Manager v1.1.X.X Windows 8, 8.1, 10 x86, x64

System Requirements

To use Kingston SSD Manager, you must have:

  • One or more Kingston SSDs
  • Administrator privileges in Windows®

Installation Process

  1. Click on the Kingston SSD Manager (KSM) link to start the software download.
  2. Run the KSM Setup executable as an administrator.
  3. Follow the prompts within the Setup Wizard and proceed with KSM software installation.
  4. Once your installation is complete, the system may require a reboot.

General Notes

Some older model Kingston SSDs may not be supported by Kingston SSD Manager x64 v1.5.X.X. In this case, you may continue to use Kingston SSD Manager v1.1.X.X.

The Kingston SSD Manager is not compatible with Mac OS or Linux distributions.

It is recommended to use your Kingston SSD's native interface when using Kingston SSD Manager. USB enclosures are not supported.

Download link for Acronis True Image for Kingston is only available in Kingston SSD Manager x64 v1.5.X.X

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