Power-User Settings & Deep Configuration

Unlock the full potential of CrystalDiskInfo with these advanced features.

S.M.A.R.T. Analysis

Deep dive into Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology data. View raw values, current values, and thresholds for all supported drives.

Health Status Calculation

Advanced algorithms calculate drive health based on multiple S.M.A.R.T. attributes. Understand exactly how the "Good", "Caution", and "Bad" statuses are determined.

AAM/APM Control

Adjust Automatic Acoustic Management and Advanced Power Management settings to balance noise, performance, and power consumption on supported drives.

Alert Settings

Configure temperature thresholds and health status change alerts. Choose between sound notifications, email alerts, or system tray balloon tips.

Mail Alert Configuration

Set up SMTP server details for email notifications. Get alerts sent directly to your inbox when drive health changes or temperatures exceed safe limits.

Resident Mode

Minimize CrystalDiskInfo to the system tray for continuous background monitoring. Access quick drive status information via the tray icon tooltip.

Sound Alarm

Enable audible alarms for critical health status changes. Choose from different alarm tones and set custom trigger conditions.

Graphs & History

View historical trends of S.M.A.R.T. attributes over time. Export data for further analysis or reporting purposes.

Advanced Settings

Fine-tune polling intervals, temperature units (Celsius/Fahrenheit), and display preferences. Customize the interface to match your workflow.

USB/IEEE 1394 Support

Access S.M.A.R.T. data from external drives connected via USB or FireWire (IEEE 1394). Monitor the health of your portable storage devices.

Intel RAID Support

Enhanced compatibility with Intel RAID and VMD (Volume Management Device) configurations. Access drive data in complex storage setups.

NVMe Support

Full S.M.A.R.T. support for modern NVMe solid-state drives. Monitor temperature, wear leveling, and other NVMe-specific health indicators.

Auto Refresh

Set automatic refresh intervals for real-time monitoring. Choose how frequently CrystalDiskInfo polls your drives for updated S.M.A.R.T. data.

Health Share Feature

Share your drive health status with technical support or community forums. Generate shareable reports with anonymized S.M.A.R.T. data.

Export & Logging

Export S.M.A.R.T. data to text files or CSV format. Maintain logs for long-term trend analysis and drive lifespan prediction.

Custom Themes

Switch between the Standard interface and themed editions (Aoi, Shizuku, Kurei Kei). Each theme offers unique visual elements while maintaining full functionality.

Multi-Language

Available in multiple languages including English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, and more. Switch languages from the settings menu.

Drive Information

View detailed drive specifications including model, firmware version, serial number, interface type, transfer mode, and buffer size.

Power On Time Tracking

Monitor total power-on hours and start/stop counts. Estimate remaining drive lifespan based on manufacturer specifications and usage patterns.

Clipboard Copy

Quickly copy S.M.A.R.T. data or drive information to the clipboard. Paste into technical support tickets or documentation effortlessly.