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...to a designated collection point where it will be mixed with general household waste. To install the Samsung SSD magician software, please visit www.samsung.com/ SSD to maintain the best operating environment for Interference by Information) (Federal Communications Commission) ... the 470 and 830 Series SSDs. 9. The Samsung SSD Magician software provides various maintenance features, including System Information analysis, SSD Performance Optimization (TRIM command), SSD Benchmark testing, Secure Erase, and Firmware updates. Certified Specifications CE VCCI FCC C-TICK KCC...
...to a designated collection point where it will be mixed with general household waste. To install the Samsung SSD magician software, please visit www.samsung.com/ SSD to maintain the best operating environment for Interference by Information) (Federal Communications Commission) ... the 470 and 830 Series SSDs. 9. The Samsung SSD Magician software provides various maintenance features, including System Information analysis, SSD Performance Optimization (TRIM command), SSD Benchmark testing, Secure Erase, and Firmware updates. Certified Specifications CE VCCI FCC C-TICK KCC...
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......6 System Requirements ...6 CHAPTER 2...8 2.1 HOW TO USE SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN ...9 Installing Samsung SSD Magician...9 Samsung SSD Magician Basics ...10 System Information ...11 Performance Benchmark...12 Performance Optimization ...13 OS Optimization ...15 Firmware Update ...16 Secure Erase ...17 Over Provisioning...18 Disk Clone ...19 Site Link ...20 CHAPTER 3...21 3.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE BASICS ...22 Introduction ...22 Cautions...22...
......6 System Requirements ...6 CHAPTER 2...8 2.1 HOW TO USE SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN ...9 Installing Samsung SSD Magician...9 Samsung SSD Magician Basics ...10 System Information ...11 Performance Benchmark...12 Performance Optimization ...13 OS Optimization ...15 Firmware Update ...16 Secure Erase ...17 Over Provisioning...18 Disk Clone ...19 Site Link ...20 CHAPTER 3...21 3.1 FIRMWARE UPDATE BASICS ...22 Introduction ...22 Cautions...22...
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4.3 PREPARING THE DOS-BASED SECURE ERASE UTILITY 41 Creating a DOS-Bootable USB Drive containing the Secure Erase Utility 41 4.4 USING THE SECURE ERASE UTILITY...44 Starting DOS SSD Application ...44 CHAPTER 5 ...47 5.1 LIMITATIONS ...48 General Limitations ...48 Firmware Update Utility Limitations ...48 Secure Erase Utility Limitations ...48 APPENDIX ...50 6.1 APPENDIX ...51 Troubleshooting ...51 Firmware Update Utility ...51 Secure Erase Utility...52 GLOSSARY ...54 7.1 GLOSSARY...55 4
4.3 PREPARING THE DOS-BASED SECURE ERASE UTILITY 41 Creating a DOS-Bootable USB Drive containing the Secure Erase Utility 41 4.4 USING THE SECURE ERASE UTILITY...44 Starting DOS SSD Application ...44 CHAPTER 5 ...47 5.1 LIMITATIONS ...48 General Limitations ...48 Firmware Update Utility Limitations ...48 Secure Erase Utility Limitations ...48 APPENDIX ...50 6.1 APPENDIX ...51 Troubleshooting ...51 Firmware Update Utility ...51 Secure Erase Utility...52 GLOSSARY ...54 7.1 GLOSSARY...55 4
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...data loss. System Requirements Hardware Requirements − Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models) − Motherboard that may occur while using the software. 3. Samsung Electronics is not able to provide any data loss... about the user's system and SSD product, Samsung SSD Magician also supports advanced features, like SSD performance management, benchmarking for optimum performance, new firmware updates, etc. Cautions 1. 1.1 Product Overview Introduction The "Samsung SSD Magician" software (hereinafter, SSD Magician) ...
...data loss. System Requirements Hardware Requirements − Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models) − Motherboard that may occur while using the software. 3. Samsung Electronics is not able to provide any data loss... about the user's system and SSD product, Samsung SSD Magician also supports advanced features, like SSD performance management, benchmarking for optimum performance, new firmware updates, etc. Cautions 1. 1.1 Product Overview Introduction The "Samsung SSD Magician" software (hereinafter, SSD Magician) ...
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"System Summary" displays information about your PC and the disk(s) connected to it. System Information The System Information menu shows information about the OS and the main hardware components. "Disk Summary" displays information about the disk itself, such as model name, serial number, manufacturer, firmware version, disk capacity, and S.M.A.R.T information. 11
"System Summary" displays information about your PC and the disk(s) connected to it. System Information The System Information menu shows information about the OS and the main hardware components. "Disk Summary" displays information about the disk itself, such as model name, serial number, manufacturer, firmware version, disk capacity, and S.M.A.R.T information. 11
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Firmware updates may include improvements in SSD performance, compatibility, user environment, etc. Firmware Update The Firmware Update menu is used to update the SSD to "Chapter 3" for more details. 16 Refer to the latest firmware provided by Samsung.
Firmware updates may include improvements in SSD performance, compatibility, user environment, etc. Firmware Update The Firmware Update menu is used to update the SSD to "Chapter 3" for more details. 16 Refer to the latest firmware provided by Samsung.
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...update your computer. 2. To prevent any kind of data loss that may be connected to update the firmware for instructions on the Samsung SSD to another model of your firmware using a bootable USB drive. It is running. Via the Windows-based solution built into the SSD Magician... software 2. Via the DOS-based firmware update utility using the DOS-based firmware update utility. The DOS-based Samsung Firmware Utility supports only the Samsung 470 Series and 830 Series SSDs. Samsung does not take any liability for any potential data corruption or ...
...update your computer. 2. To prevent any kind of data loss that may be connected to update the firmware for instructions on the Samsung SSD to another model of your firmware using a bootable USB drive. It is running. Via the Windows-based solution built into the SSD Magician... software 2. Via the DOS-based firmware update utility using the DOS-based firmware update utility. The DOS-based Samsung Firmware Utility supports only the Samsung 470 Series and 830 Series SSDs. Samsung does not take any liability for any potential data corruption or ...
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... mandatory for those who encounter no problem with installing and using this product. Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models) - The latest firmware data file is a DOS-based application. System Requirements The Samsung Firmware Utility is required Acrobat Reader 8.0 or above 23 for those using the DOSbased...
... mandatory for those who encounter no problem with installing and using this product. Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models) - The latest firmware data file is a DOS-based application. System Requirements The Samsung Firmware Utility is required Acrobat Reader 8.0 or above 23 for those using the DOSbased...
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... button under the "Firmware update solution" header and choose your SSD from the dropdown under "Select Disk." 24 3.2 Windows-based Firmware Update Samsung SSD 830 Series owners can update their firmware without the DOS utility by SSD Magician. Updating Firmware with the WindowsBased Firmware Utility To update the firmware using the Windows-based firmware solution provided by using...
... button under the "Firmware update solution" header and choose your SSD from the dropdown under "Select Disk." 24 3.2 Windows-based Firmware Update Samsung SSD 830 Series owners can update their firmware without the DOS utility by SSD Magician. Updating Firmware with the WindowsBased Firmware Utility To update the firmware using the Windows-based firmware solution provided by using...
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4. In the example below, the update was saved to your computer. Click the [Browse] button and locate the firmware update image that you specified during the download process. The folder will contain DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files and will be found in the folder you saved to a folder titled "FW." 25
4. In the example below, the update was saved to your computer. Click the [Browse] button and locate the firmware update image that you specified during the download process. The folder will contain DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files and will be found in the folder you saved to a folder titled "FW." 25
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Choose [OK] when the confirmation message is displayed. 26 The firmware update process will begin. 5. Click [Start] and choose [YES] from the popup window. 6.
Choose [OK] when the confirmation message is displayed. 26 The firmware update process will begin. 5. Click [Start] and choose [YES] from the popup window. 6.
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... in order to the computer. 3.3 DOS-based Firmware Update Utility Basics The "Samsung Solid State Drive (SSD) Firmware Update Utility" (hereinafter called Firmware Utility) enables users to update the firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to improve SSD performance, compatibility, or user experience. This Firmware Utility supports only the Samsung 470 Series and 830 Series SSDs and should...
... in order to the computer. 3.3 DOS-based Firmware Update Utility Basics The "Samsung Solid State Drive (SSD) Firmware Update Utility" (hereinafter called Firmware Utility) enables users to update the firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to improve SSD performance, compatibility, or user experience. This Firmware Utility supports only the Samsung 470 Series and 830 Series SSDs and should...
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Click on your computer. 28 C. Select the [Browse] button by the "Select USB Bootable Disk" heading. 3. Select the "Bootable USB drive" radial button under the "Firmware update solution" header. B. Choose the USB flash drive that you agree to your computer. Create a DOS Boot Disk for the computer to recognize the device. D. Please wait a few moments for the Firmware Update. A. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on [FW update] and choose [Yes] if you attached to the warning. 4.
Click on your computer. 28 C. Select the [Browse] button by the "Select USB Bootable Disk" heading. 3. Select the "Bootable USB drive" radial button under the "Firmware update solution" header. B. Choose the USB flash drive that you agree to your computer. Create a DOS Boot Disk for the computer to recognize the device. D. Please wait a few moments for the Firmware Update. A. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on [FW update] and choose [Yes] if you attached to the warning. 4.
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5. The file will be found in the folder you specified during the download process. In the example below, the download was saved to a folder titled "FW." 29 Find the Firmware Update Image by selecting the folder that contains the latest firmware data files (DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files).
5. The file will be found in the folder you specified during the download process. In the example below, the download was saved to a folder titled "FW." 29 Find the Firmware Update Image by selecting the folder that contains the latest firmware data files (DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files).
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6. Select the check box "Make USB Disk Bootable" in order to proceed. 30 When the Firmware Update message box is displayed, please read the contents. If you agree, check the box and click [Yes] to make the USB disk DOS bootable. 7.
6. Select the check box "Make USB Disk Bootable" in order to proceed. 30 When the Firmware Update message box is displayed, please read the contents. If you agree, check the box and click [Yes] to make the USB disk DOS bootable. 7.
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When the startup disk creation is completed, the message "USB disk solution created successfully. Click [OK] to initiate the Firmware Update procedure" will be displayed. Restart the PC and boot from USB to complete the process. 32 9.
When the startup disk creation is completed, the message "USB disk solution created successfully. Click [OK] to initiate the Firmware Update procedure" will be displayed. Restart the PC and boot from USB to complete the process. 32 9.
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...computer system or motherboard. 2. Configure the USB Flash Drive as a primary booting device in DOS mode with the DOS Utility Using the DOS Firmware Utility CAUTION: The following instructions are based on the USB Flash Drive. Please refer to the steps above if you are not sure how... to prepare a USB Drive for DOS, the Samsung SSD Firmware Update Utility software, and the firmware data file are correctly installed on the assumption that a startup disk for this process. 1. Restart the computer in the BIOS....
...computer system or motherboard. 2. Configure the USB Flash Drive as a primary booting device in DOS mode with the DOS Utility Using the DOS Firmware Utility CAUTION: The following instructions are based on the USB Flash Drive. Please refer to the steps above if you are not sure how... to prepare a USB Drive for DOS, the Samsung SSD Firmware Update Utility software, and the firmware data file are correctly installed on the assumption that a startup disk for this process. 1. Restart the computer in the BIOS....
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The Firmware Update Utility will automatically scan for connected SSDs and display a list of detected disks. Press [Y] if you read and accept the disclaimer and warning. 5. Press [Y] to confirm the firmware update process. 34 This utility will launch automatically. 4. 3.
The Firmware Update Utility will automatically scan for connected SSDs and display a list of detected disks. Press [Y] if you read and accept the disclaimer and warning. 5. Press [Y] to confirm the firmware update process. 34 This utility will launch automatically. 4. 3.
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NOTE: If the firmware is present. 6. A confirmation message with the updated firmware version will either automatically close or may register the next SSD, if one is already updated on the SSD, then the user will be displayed. 7. After a few seconds, the software will be notified with the following message. 36
NOTE: If the firmware is present. 6. A confirmation message with the updated firmware version will either automatically close or may register the next SSD, if one is already updated on the SSD, then the user will be displayed. 7. After a few seconds, the software will be notified with the following message. 36
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...section provides a list of Observations and Limitations about the various components of the Samsung SSD Magician software may not work properly on PCs using the SSD in the BIOS and update the firmware on the SSD may suffer physical damage. If this , install the latest ...AHCI mode with some PCs with Windows 7. 3. If the SSD is removed by force or if Samsung SSD Magician is installed on each drive individually. General Limitations 1. Firmware Update Utility Limitations 1. After completion of the AMD AHCI driver is abnormally terminated during Performance Optimization or...
...section provides a list of Observations and Limitations about the various components of the Samsung SSD Magician software may not work properly on PCs using the SSD in the BIOS and update the firmware on the SSD may suffer physical damage. If this , install the latest ...AHCI mode with some PCs with Windows 7. 3. If the SSD is removed by force or if Samsung SSD Magician is installed on each drive individually. General Limitations 1. Firmware Update Utility Limitations 1. After completion of the AMD AHCI driver is abnormally terminated during Performance Optimization or...