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... and reliable at the time of publishing, but Samsung Electronics makes no warranty, whether express or implied, with which they are associated. II © 2010 Samsung Electronics Ltd. Trademarks and Service Marks The Samsung Logo is believed to be trademarks of this material... is the trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe is a trademark and Adobe Acrobat is copyrighted by Samsung Electronics in specifications contained herein...
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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 hyperlink. Appendix B Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of DOS SSD Application with FWD Utility. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. Appendix A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers. PREFACE Organization of...
... a hyperlink. Appendix B Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of DOS SSD Application with FWD Utility. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. Appendix A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers. PREFACE Organization of...
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.... Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. The features of disks that need firmware upgrade. Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction...
.... Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download solution. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. The features of disks that need firmware upgrade. Chapter 1 Product Overview Introduction...
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...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 Firmware from the pop-up menu. 2 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to have...
...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 Firmware from the pop-up menu. 2 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Create the DOS SSD application with DOS SSD-FWD UTIL Application and supporting files. Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to have...
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Note: The Start button will be disabled and USB boot disk creation will start. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 3 Click Browse button to select DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button. 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 -
Note: The Start button will be disabled and USB boot disk creation will start. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 3 Click Browse button to select DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button. 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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... OR ELSE DRIVE MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AND RENDERED INOPERABLE." Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics "YOU MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. is...
... OR ELSE DRIVE MAY BE PERMANENTLY DAMAGED AND RENDERED INOPERABLE." Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics "YOU MUST BACK UP ALL DATA ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. is...
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...: The following section assumes that DOS SSD FWD UTIL has been properly installed. Before proceeding, be sure to Native/Compatible/Legacy/AHCI modes. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 5
...: The following section assumes that DOS SSD FWD UTIL has been properly installed. Before proceeding, be sure to Native/Compatible/Legacy/AHCI modes. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 5
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Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. Follow the steps below: 1. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. 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 detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. Follow the steps below: 1. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4.
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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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... 10. 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 Depending on the firmware download type, this message is displayed. Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. The Firmware upgrade process...
... 10. 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 Depending on the firmware download type, this message is displayed. Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. The Firmware upgrade process...
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After few seconds, the application is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. Note: If the firmware is displayed. • Plug the power cable back to the next SSD. 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.
After few seconds, the application is closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Figure 6: Firmware Download Confirmation 14. Note: If the firmware is displayed. • Plug the power cable back to the next SSD. 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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Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is running. 3. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations. 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 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.
Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is running. 3. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations. 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 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.
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... FWD UTIL utility to take a backup of the data before starting firm- DOS SSD Application cannot render the FONT correctly on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the Display chipset like Intel® 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." This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 It is not supported in the BIOS during PC boot up. Then end user...
... FWD UTIL utility to take a backup of the data before starting firm- DOS SSD Application cannot render the FONT correctly on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the Display chipset like Intel® 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." This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 It is not supported in the BIOS during PC boot up. Then end user...
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A 2: Initial firmware may have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics 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? 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 2: Initial firmware may have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics 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? 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.
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... a Host Controller for Serial ATA. It is a type of disk drive that allows software to launch DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 It is a specification that integrates the drive controller directly on the drive itself. Using relevant tools and procedures in windows environment, the boot...
... a Host Controller for Serial ATA. It is a type of disk drive that allows software to launch DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 It is a specification that integrates the drive controller directly on the drive itself. Using relevant tools and procedures in windows environment, the boot...
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USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. 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 Power Off / On There are two ways to the system. Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1.
USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. 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 Power Off / On There are two ways to the system. Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1.