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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 A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. PREFACE Organization of This Manual ...
Appendix A Troubleshooting contains some possible questions and answers. IV © 2010 Samsung Electronics Conventions Used in This Manual The following conventions are used in this manual. bold Bold text denotes a menu number. PREFACE Organization of This Manual ...
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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 disks that need firmware upgrade. Users can download... 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 DOS SSD Application with minimal user interaction. 2. The features of the application are listed below: 1.
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 disks that need firmware upgrade. Users can download... 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 DOS SSD Application with minimal user interaction. 2. The features of the application are listed below: 1.
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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. System Requirement Check that you have at least two...
...-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. System Requirement Check that you have at least two...
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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 - 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.
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... ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. DOS SSD application is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Restart the PC and boot from USB for Firmware Update." Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB...
... ON THE DRIVE AS THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS WILL CAUSE THE LOSS OF ALL PRE-EXISTING DATA" 3. DOS SSD application is launched automatically. 4 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Restart the PC and boot from USB for Firmware Update." Re-boot the PC with DOS SSD FWD UTIL application on DOS bootable USB...
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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 DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Follow the steps below: 1.
The DOS SSD application is displayed for the connected SSDs. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from USB Memory device. 2. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to select 'Samsung Firmware Download Utility'. Press '1' to accept the disclaimer. 5. Figure 2: DOS SSD Application 4. The application scans for a few seconds. 6 © 2010 Samsung Electronics The detected disk list is launched automatically. 3. Follow the steps below: 1.
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Figure 3: Disk Detected 6. 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 OR Press [N] to perform the action.
Figure 3: Disk Detected 6. 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 OR Press [N] to perform the action.
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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. Another confirmation message is displayed to perform the action. 8 © 2010 Samsung Electronics Figure 4: Firmware Download Confirmation 8.
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is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. On Successful Completion of Firmware, you will start and a message Downloading Firmware.... Depending on ...
is displayed. • Unplug the SATA cable from the SSD • Unplug the power cable © 2010 Samsung Electronics 9 Do not operate the system during the upgrade process. 11. On Successful Completion of Firmware, you will start and a message Downloading Firmware.... Depending on ...
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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. A confirmation message with the downloaded firmware version is already downloaded on the SSD, then it may go to the next SSD. Note: If the firmware is displayed. Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12. • 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 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 the next SSD. Note: If the firmware is displayed. Press [Y] to SSD. • Plug the SATA cable. 12. • Plug the power cable back to continue. 13.
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Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. If the disk is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics 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.
Accessing the disk while firmware download operation is unplugged during the firmware download process, the results are unpredictable. 2. If the disk is in progress may give unpredictable result. 12 © 2010 Samsung Electronics 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. DOS Drivers cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. Then end user has to "RAID ON". 5. ware ... PC boot up. 4. Limitations 1. SSD FWD Utility is displayed. Removal of disks when the application is running on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of upgrading firmware. 5. This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on some of the data before starting firm...
...and a system reboot is needed. 3. DOS Drivers cannot detect the SSD connected to system when the BIOS are set to perform Firmware update using Samsung SSD Magician Tool." The DOS SSD application automatically senses the mode and works accordingly. 2. Then end user has to "RAID ON". 5. ware ... PC boot up. 4. Limitations 1. SSD FWD Utility is displayed. Removal of disks when the application is running on PC's with authorized Samsung SSD for the intended purpose of upgrading firmware. 5. This application should be enabled in AHCI mode on some of the data before starting firm...
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A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system when it may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. This 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? A 2: Initial firmware 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.
A 1: SSD tries to detect disks connected to the system when it may not have been downloaded onto the SSD and it is taking long time to the system and the hardware platform. This 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? A 2: Initial firmware 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.
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NCQ support is an acronym for Advanced Host Controller Interface. ATA ATA Stands for Serial ATA. Using relevant tools and procedures in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 Appendix B Glossary AHCI AHCI is also provided by AHCI. Boot Disk A boot disk is a type of disk drive that contains DOS SSDFWD UTIL ...
NCQ support is an acronym for Advanced Host Controller Interface. ATA ATA Stands for Serial ATA. Using relevant tools and procedures in DOS. © 2010 Samsung Electronics 15 Appendix B Glossary AHCI AHCI is also provided by AHCI. Boot Disk A boot disk is a type of disk drive that contains DOS SSDFWD UTIL ...
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Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD 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 the system. SSD A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a popular hardware interface that uses solid-state memory to Power Off/On. 1. Power Off / On There are two ways to store persistent data.
Turn Off the system and turn on the system. 2. Unplug the SSD from the system and plug the SSD 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 the system. SSD A Solid State Drive (SSD) is a popular hardware interface that uses solid-state memory to Power Off/On. 1. Power Off / On There are two ways to store persistent data.