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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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Appendix B Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of DOS SSD FWD UTIL. Chapter 2 DOS SSD FWD UTIL Firmware Tool, gives detail description of DOS SSD Application with FWD Utility. Appendix A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers... is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction, gives an overview and installation of steps about the DOS SSD FWD UTIL firmware download. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics bold italic Bold italic text denotes a hyperlink. Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this...
Appendix B Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of DOS SSD FWD UTIL. Chapter 2 DOS SSD FWD UTIL Firmware Tool, gives detail description of DOS SSD Application with FWD Utility. Appendix A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers... is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction, gives an overview and installation of steps about the DOS SSD FWD UTIL firmware download. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics bold italic Bold italic text denotes a hyperlink. Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this...
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.... Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to the PC/laptop. Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction Samsung SSD Firmware utility will provide you with details about the installation of...
.... Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to the PC/laptop. Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction Samsung SSD Firmware utility will provide you with details about the installation of...
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... Magician application on windows PC. • Start SSD Magician application, Click Firmware Update menu on system tray and select Download New Firmware from the pop-up menu. 2 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Setting Up and Configuring Your System Follow the steps below: 1. System Requirement Check ...that you have at least two drives to update the firmware, 1. 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. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to...
... Magician application on windows PC. • Start SSD Magician application, Click Firmware Update menu on system tray and select Download New Firmware from the pop-up menu. 2 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Setting Up and Configuring Your System Follow the steps below: 1. System Requirement Check ...that you have at least two drives to update the firmware, 1. 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. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to...
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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 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 -
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"YOU MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics DOS SSD application is complete a message, "USB disk solution created ... drive. 4. Shut down the PC if it's running any OS. [Warning]: "DEVICE MUST BE PLUGGED IN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS OR ELSE DRIVE MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AND RENDERED INOPERABLE." is displayed. Restart the PC and boot from USB for...
"YOU MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics DOS SSD application is complete a message, "USB disk solution created ... drive. 4. Shut down the PC if it's running any OS. [Warning]: "DEVICE MUST BE PLUGGED IN AT ALL TIMES DURING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS OR ELSE DRIVE MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AND RENDERED INOPERABLE." is displayed. Restart the PC and boot from USB for...
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Chapter 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility IMPORTANT: The following section assumes that DOS SSD FWD UTIL has been properly installed. Please check the BIOS setting and set drive mode/ configuration ...]: 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
Chapter 2 Using the DOS SSD Firmware Utility IMPORTANT: The following section assumes that DOS SSD FWD UTIL has been properly installed. Please check the BIOS setting and set drive mode/ configuration ...]: 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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The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Follow the steps below: 1. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'.
The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Follow the steps below: 1. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. 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 OR Press [N] to perform the action. is displayed. 7. Figure 3: Disk Detected 6. 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 OR Press [N] to perform the action. is displayed. 7. Figure 3: Disk Detected 6. The disk details on the disk?"
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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. Another confirmation message is displayed to perform the action. 8 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Press [Y] key to continue after backing up the data. 9.
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...not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. Depending on the firmware download type, this message is displayed. is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Follow the steps below in sequence: Note: Power Off / ...On message is displayed. A confirmation message Confirm After Power Off / On? [Y] is optional. The Firmware upgrade process will be asked to Power Off / On the...
...not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. Depending on the firmware download type, this message is displayed. is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Follow the steps below in sequence: Note: Power Off / ...On message is displayed. A confirmation message Confirm After Power Off / On? [Y] is optional. The Firmware upgrade process will be asked to Power Off / On the...
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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. Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. Press [Y] to continue. 13. 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. Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. Press [Y] to continue. 13. 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.
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Observations 1. 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 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.
Observations 1. 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 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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... Intel® Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. 4. Removal of disks when the application is running on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of upgrading firmware. 5. is a good practice to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. DOS SSD Application cannot...
... Intel® Q45/Q43 Express Chipset. 4. Removal of disks when the application is running on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of upgrading firmware. 5. is a good practice to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. DOS SSD Application cannot...
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A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system and the hardware platform. Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success? A 2: Initial firmware may have been downloaded onto the SSD and it may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to the system when it is taking long time to open? This may not have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched.
A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system and the hardware platform. Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success? A 2: Initial firmware may have been downloaded onto the SSD and it may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to the system when it is taking long time to open? This may not have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched.