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Contents 1 Product Overview 1 Introduction 1 Installation 1 System Requirement 2 Hardware Requirements 2 Software Requirements 2 Setting Up and Configuring Your System 2 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility 5 Starting DOS SSD Application 5 3 General Observations & Limitations 12 Observations 12 Limitations 13 Appendix A 14 Troubleshooting 14 Appendix B 15 Glossary 15 © 2010 Samsung Electronics III
Contents 1 Product Overview 1 Introduction 1 Installation 1 System Requirement 2 Hardware Requirements 2 Software Requirements 2 Setting Up and Configuring Your System 2 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility 5 Starting DOS SSD Application 5 3 General Observations & Limitations 12 Observations 12 Limitations 13 Appendix A 14 Troubleshooting 14 Appendix B 15 Glossary 15 © 2010 Samsung Electronics III
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... a menu number. Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. Chapter 2 DOS SSD FWD UTIL Firmware Tool, gives detail description of terms used in this manual. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Appendix B Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of steps about the DOS SSD FWD UTIL...
... a menu number. Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. Chapter 2 DOS SSD FWD UTIL Firmware Tool, gives detail description of terms used in this manual. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Appendix B Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of steps about the DOS SSD FWD UTIL...
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... PC/laptop. Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction Samsung SSD Firmware utility will provide you with details about the installation of DOS SSD Application with minimal user interaction. 2. Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 Users can download this application which...
... PC/laptop. Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction Samsung SSD Firmware utility will provide you with details about the installation of DOS SSD Application with minimal user interaction. 2. Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 Users can download this application which...
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OR Right Click on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN icon on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN application. Setting Up and Configuring Your System Follow the steps below: 1. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to update the firmware, 1. Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. .... DOS Bootable USB drive with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application Software Requirements DOS USB Bootable disk is required with Firmware Utility on DOS bootable USB drive. • Install the Samsung SSD Magician application on windows PC. • Start SSD Magician application, Click...
OR Right Click on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN icon on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN application. Setting Up and Configuring Your System Follow the steps below: 1. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to update the firmware, 1. Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. .... DOS Bootable USB drive with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application Software Requirements DOS USB Bootable disk is required with Firmware Utility on DOS bootable USB drive. • Install the Samsung SSD Magician application on windows PC. • Start SSD Magician application, Click...
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Figure 1: Firmware Update • Select USB Bootable Disk - The Progress bar shows USB bootable solution progress. Click Browse button to select the folder which contains latest firmware's download from the pop-up menu. • Browse Firmware Update Image - Click Browse button to select DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button. Note: The Start button will be disabled and USB boot disk creation will start. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 3
Figure 1: Firmware Update • Select USB Bootable Disk - The Progress bar shows USB bootable solution progress. Click Browse button to select the folder which contains latest firmware's download from the pop-up menu. • Browse Firmware Update Image - Click Browse button to select DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button. Note: The Start button will be disabled and USB boot disk creation will start. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 3
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DOS SSD application is displayed. is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is complete a message, "USB disk solution created successfully. "YOU... MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. Click OK to complete the process. 2. Shut down the PC if ...
DOS SSD application is displayed. is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is complete a message, "USB disk solution created successfully. "YOU... MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. Click OK to complete the process. 2. Shut down the PC if ...
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... application is launched from the USB. [Warning]: DOS SSD FWD UTIL will execute only in IDE/ATA or AHCI mode. Chapter 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility IMPORTANT: The following section assumes that DOS SSD FWD UTIL has been properly installed. Before proceeding, be sure to Native/Compatible/Legacy/AHCI modes...
... application is launched from the USB. [Warning]: DOS SSD FWD UTIL will execute only in IDE/ATA or AHCI mode. Chapter 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility IMPORTANT: The following section assumes that DOS SSD FWD UTIL has been properly installed. Before proceeding, be sure to Native/Compatible/Legacy/AHCI modes...
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The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Follow the steps below: 1. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'.
The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Follow the steps below: 1. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'.
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A confirmation message, "Do you want to Download Firmware on which firmware have to be downloaded is displayed. • Press [Y] to select another disk. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 7 Figure 3: Disk Detected 6. is displayed. 7. The disk details on the disk?" OR Press [N] to perform the action.
A confirmation message, "Do you want to Download Firmware on which firmware have to be downloaded is displayed. • Press [Y] to select another disk. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 7 Figure 3: Disk Detected 6. is displayed. 7. The disk details on the disk?" OR Press [N] to perform the action.
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Another confirmation message is displayed to perform the action. 8 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Figure 4: Firmware Download Confirmation 8. Press [Y] key to continue after backing up the data. 9.
Another confirmation message is displayed to perform the action. 8 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Figure 4: Firmware Download Confirmation 8. Press [Y] key to continue after backing up the data. 9.
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... is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Depending on the firmware download type, this message is optional. Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. On Successful Completion of... Firmware, you will start and a message Downloading Firmware.... The Firmware upgrade process will be asked to Power Off / On the drive. is displayed. Figure 5: Data Backup Confirmation...
... is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Depending on the firmware download type, this message is optional. Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. On Successful Completion of... Firmware, you will start and a message Downloading Firmware.... The Firmware upgrade process will be asked to Power Off / On the drive. is displayed. Figure 5: Data Backup Confirmation...
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Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is already downloaded on the SSD, then it may go to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12. Note: If the firmware is displayed. After few seconds, the application is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics • Plug the power cable back to the next SSD. Press [Y] to continue. 13.
Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is already downloaded on the SSD, then it may go to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12. Note: If the firmware is displayed. After few seconds, the application is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics • Plug the power cable back to the next SSD. Press [Y] to continue. 13.
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Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is running. 3. The USB that has DOS SSD-FWD UTIL executable, firmware binaries and DOS bootable files should remain connected to the PC when SSD-FWD UTIL is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Observations 1. If the disk is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations.
Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is running. 3. The USB that has DOS SSD-FWD UTIL executable, firmware binaries and DOS bootable files should remain connected to the PC when SSD-FWD UTIL is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Observations 1. If the disk is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations.
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... cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the Display chipset like Intel® Q45/Q43... Express Chipset. 4. Removal of the data before starting firm- The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. When DOS SSD firmware download solution is needed...
... cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the Display chipset like Intel® Q45/Q43... Express Chipset. 4. Removal of the data before starting firm- The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. When DOS SSD firmware download solution is needed...
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Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched. This may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system when it may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to open? A 2: Initial firmware may have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success?
Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched. This may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system when it may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to open? A 2: Initial firmware may have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success?