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... of the respective companies with respect to anything found herein. Any unauthorized reproductions, use or disclosure of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Trademarks and Service Marks The Samsung Logo is believed to make changes in this material, or any time and without notice. This material is copyrighted by...
... of the respective companies with respect to anything found herein. Any unauthorized reproductions, use or disclosure of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Trademarks and Service Marks The Samsung Logo is believed to make changes in this material, or any time and without notice. This material is copyrighted by...
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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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..., gives list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL observations & Limitation of DOS SSD Application with FWD Utility. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Appendix A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers. PREFACE Organization of This Manual This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction, gives an overview...
..., gives list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL observations & Limitation of DOS SSD Application with FWD Utility. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Appendix A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers. PREFACE Organization of This Manual This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1 Introduction, gives an overview...
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Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to the 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. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download ...
Installation This section will enable users to update firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to the 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. One step firmware downloads with Firmware Download Utility (SSD-FWD UTIL). © 2010 Samsung Electronics 1 Auto detection of the application are listed below: 1. Users can download this application which is a fully automated firmware download ...
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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 Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to have the following required items before installing and using DOS SSD FWD UTIL. SSD drive...
...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 Hardware Requirements System (Laptop/PC) needs to have the following required items before installing and using DOS SSD FWD UTIL. SSD drive...
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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 the folder which contains latest firmware's download from the pop-up menu. • Browse Firmware Update Image - The Progress bar shows USB bootable solution progress. Click Browse button to select DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button. Figure 1: Firmware Update • Select USB Bootable Disk -
Note: The Start button will be disabled and USB boot disk creation will start. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 3 Click Browse button to select the folder which contains latest firmware's download from the pop-up menu. • Browse Firmware Update Image - The Progress bar shows USB bootable solution progress. Click Browse button to select DOS USB Disk from Samsung website. • Click Start button. Figure 1: Firmware Update • Select USB Bootable Disk -
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Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. Shut down the PC if it's running any OS. [...
Figure 1: Firmware Update Solution • Once the bootable disk creation is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB drive. 4. Shut down the PC if it's running any OS. [...
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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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The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Follow the steps below: 1.
The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Follow the steps below: 1.
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A confirmation message, "Do you want to be downloaded is displayed. • Press [Y] to select another disk. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 7 The disk details on which firmware have to Download Firmware on the disk?" OR Press [N] to perform the action. is displayed. 7. Figure 3: Disk Detected 6.
A confirmation message, "Do you want to be downloaded is displayed. • Press [Y] to select another disk. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 7 The disk details on which firmware have to Download Firmware on the disk?" OR Press [N] to perform the action. is displayed. 7. Figure 3: Disk Detected 6.
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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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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. Follow the steps below in sequence: Note: Power Off / On message is displayed. Do ...
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. Follow the steps below in sequence: Note: Power Off / On message is displayed. Do ...
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After few seconds, the application 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 closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics • Plug the power cable back to continue. 13. A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is displayed. Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12.
After few seconds, the application 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 closed or it will notify the user. 10 © 2010 Samsung Electronics • Plug the power cable back to continue. 13. A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is displayed. Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12.
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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. 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. Observations 1. 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. 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. Observations 1. Chapter 3 General Observations & Limitations This section provides with a list of DOS SSD FWD UTIL Observations & Limitations.
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...and a system reboot is needed. 3. When DOS SSD firmware download solution is displayed. SSD FWD Utility is running on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the data before starting firm- The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. Then ..., an error message, "Firmware download solution not available. 4. DOS SSD Application cannot render the FONT correctly on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 DOS Drivers cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using...
...and a system reboot is needed. 3. When DOS SSD firmware download solution is displayed. SSD FWD Utility is running on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of the data before starting firm- The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. Then ..., an error message, "Firmware download solution not available. 4. DOS SSD Application cannot render the FONT correctly on AMD chipset. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 13 DOS Drivers cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using...
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This may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to open? Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched. Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success? A 2: Initial firmware 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 have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics
This may require few minutes depending on the number of disks connected to open? Appendix A Troubleshooting Q 1: Why DOS SSD FWD UTIL application is launched. Q 2: Why DOS SSD-FWD UTIL application does not download firmware, but returns a success? A 2: Initial firmware 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 have been Power Off / On by the user. 14 © 2010 Samsung Electronics
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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 Using relevant tools and procedures in windows environment, the boot USB can be created to communicate with Serial ATA devices. ATA ATA Stands...
... 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 Using relevant tools and procedures in windows environment, the boot USB can be created to communicate with Serial ATA devices. ATA ATA Stands...
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Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1. 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 USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Power Off / On There are two ways to the system.
Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD to Power Off/On. 1. 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 USB USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a data storage device that allows users to attach secondary hardware devices to store persistent data. Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Power Off / On There are two ways to the system.