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... a trademark and Adobe Acrobat is believed to be trademarks of this material is a registered trademark of publishing, but Samsung Electronics makes no warranty, whether express or implied, with which they are associated. Samsung Electronics reserves the right to anything found herein. Any unauthorized reproductions, use or disclosure of the respective companies with...
... a trademark and Adobe Acrobat is believed to be trademarks of this material is a registered trademark of publishing, but Samsung Electronics makes no warranty, whether express or implied, with which they are associated. Samsung Electronics reserves the right to anything found herein. Any unauthorized reproductions, use or disclosure of the respective companies with...
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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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... questions and answers. Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics bold italic Bold italic text denotes a hyperlink. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations, gives list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL observations & Limitation of steps about the...
... questions and answers. Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics bold italic Bold italic text denotes a hyperlink. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations, gives list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL observations & Limitation of steps about the...
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The features of disks that need firmware upgrade. Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. 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. Users can... download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to the PC/laptop. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010...
The features of disks that need firmware upgrade. Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. 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. Users can... download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to the PC/laptop. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010...
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Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. OR Right Click on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN icon on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN application. SSD drive requiring firmware upgrade 2. System Requirement Check that you have at least two drives to have ...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 Firmware Update menu on system tray and select Download New ...
Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. OR Right Click on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN icon on SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN application. SSD drive requiring firmware upgrade 2. System Requirement Check that you have at least two drives to have ...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 Firmware Update menu on system tray and select Download New ...
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Click Browse button to select the folder which contains latest firmware's download from the pop-up menu. • Browse Firmware Update Image - 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 DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button.
Click Browse button to select the folder which contains latest firmware's download from the pop-up menu. • Browse Firmware Update Image - 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 DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button.
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...." DOS SSD application is displayed. Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is complete a message, "USB disk solution created successfully. Shut down the PC if it...
...." DOS SSD application is displayed. Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is complete a message, "USB disk solution created successfully. Shut down the PC if it...
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...]: DOS SSD FWD UTIL will execute only in IDE/ATA or AHCI mode. Before proceeding, be sure to Native/Compatible/Legacy/AHCI modes. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 5
...]: DOS SSD FWD UTIL will execute only in IDE/ATA or AHCI mode. Before proceeding, be sure to Native/Compatible/Legacy/AHCI modes. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 5
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Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Follow the steps below: 1. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5.
Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Follow the steps below: 1. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5.
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OR Press [N] to perform the action. is displayed. 7. The disk details on the disk?" 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.
OR Press [N] to perform the action. is displayed. 7. The disk details on the disk?" 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.
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Another confirmation message is displayed to perform the action. 8 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Press [Y] key to continue after backing up the data. 9. Figure 4: Firmware Download Confirmation 8.
Another confirmation message is displayed to perform the action. 8 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Press [Y] key to continue after backing up the data. 9. Figure 4: Firmware Download Confirmation 8.
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... displayed. A confirmation message Confirm After Power Off / On? [Y] is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Figure 5: Data Backup Confirmation 10. The Firmware upgrade process will be asked to Power Off / On the drive. Follow the steps below in sequence...
... displayed. A confirmation message Confirm After Power Off / On? [Y] is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Figure 5: Data Backup Confirmation 10. The Firmware upgrade process will be asked to Power Off / On the drive. Follow the steps below in sequence...
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• Plug the power cable back to continue. 13. After few seconds, the application is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12. A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is already downloaded on the SSD, then it may go to the next SSD. Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. Note: If the firmware is displayed.
• Plug the power cable back to continue. 13. After few seconds, the application is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12. A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is already downloaded on the SSD, then it may go to the next SSD. Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. Note: If the firmware is displayed.
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If the disk is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. Observations 1. 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 running. 3. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations.
If the disk is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. Observations 1. 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 running. 3. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations.
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...174; Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. 4. DOS Drivers cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." 4. When DOS SSD firmware download solution is displayed. is not available then, an error message, "Firmware download solution not ...firm- SSD FWD Utility is needed. 3. ware download process. 6. Removal of disks when the application is running on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 It is a good practice to hang and a system reboot is not supported in the BIOS during PC boot up. The DOS SSD...
...174; Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. 4. DOS Drivers cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." 4. When DOS SSD firmware download solution is displayed. is not available then, an error message, "Firmware download solution not ...firm- SSD FWD Utility is needed. 3. ware download process. 6. Removal of disks when the application is running on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 It is a good practice to hang and a system reboot is not supported in the BIOS during PC boot up. The DOS SSD...
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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? This may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. 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.
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? This may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. 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.
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... for Advanced Technology Attachment. It is a DOS based bootable USB solution that allows software to launch DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 Boot Disk A boot disk is a specification that contains DOS SSDFWD UTIL application and relevant files. Using relevant tools and procedures in windows environment...
... for Advanced Technology Attachment. It is a DOS based bootable USB solution that allows software to launch DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 Boot Disk A boot disk is a specification that contains DOS SSDFWD UTIL application and relevant files. Using relevant tools and procedures in windows environment...
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SSD A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a popular hardware interface that uses solid-state memory to their computer in a Plugand-Play fashion. 16 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1. Power Off / On There are two ways to the system.
SSD A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a popular hardware interface that uses solid-state memory to their computer in a Plugand-Play fashion. 16 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1. Power Off / On There are two ways to the system.