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User Manual (user Manual) (ver.3.0) (English) - Page 6
... the native Disk Utility application. Insert the Restore DVD that came with your computer and restart while holding down the "C" key.
5. Hardware Installation Guide
This section briefly describes the installation procedures of the SSD. For more information, please refer to the user manual of your PC.
Laptop PC
Samsung Solid State Drive
1 Turn OFF the laptop PC power. Disconnect the power plug...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.3.0) (English) - Page 8
... the user manual or installation guide provided by your OS vendor.
NOTE: If you are using a previous version of Windows, such as Windows XP or Windows Vista, Samsung recommends that you upgrade to Windows 7. Windows 7's AHCI drivers and native TRIM command support allow it to maximize SSD performance and lifetime.
NOTE: The SSD 830 Series may not operate properly under Mac OS X versions older than...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.3.0) (English) - Page 9
...Firmware updates. To install the Samsung SSD magician software, please visit www.samsung.com/ SSD to download the installation file and user manuals.
NOTE: The Samsung Magician software only supports the 470 and 830 Series SSDs.
9. Certified Specifications
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User Manual - Page 3
... ...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 System Requirements ...23
3.2 WINDOWS...
User Manual - Page 6
... maintenance and use of Samsung SSD products connected to a desktop or notebook computer. In addition to providing information 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. Samsung SSD Magician software is only for Samsung SSD 470 Series and...
User Manual - Page 7
Software Requirements
− Windows XP with SP3 or above (32bit or 64bit) − Internet Explorer 7 or above − Windows 7 Standard AHCI drivers, or AHCI drivers from your PC's
chipset manufacturer − Acrobat Reader 8.0 or above
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User Manual - Page 9
... Samsung SSD Magician
Installing Samsung SSD Magician
1. Install the SSD Magician software from the Samsung Manual CD included in the package with your SSD. You may also download the Samsung SSD Magician software at www.samsung.com/ssd. Please note where you save the file, as you will need it to continue the installation.
2. Run the self-extracting setup file to start the installation...
User Manual - Page 19
... Series SSDs, you can install Norton Ghost from the CD that came in your box or by downloading it from Samsung's website at www.samsung.com/ssd.
64GB 128GB 256GB
Qualifying 470 Series SSDs
Basic Model
Upgrade Kit
Note
MZ-5PA064B
MZ-5PA064C
Paper box package
MZ-5PA128B
MZ-5PA128C
Paper box package
MZ-5PA256B
MZ-5PA256C
Paper box package
NOTE...
User Manual - Page 22
... users back up (save a copy of) all data stored on the Samsung SSD to another storage device before executing the Firmware Utility.
3. During the firmware update process, the SSD must be connected to the system at all times with stable power being supplied. If the SSD device cable is disconnected or power is shut down during the firmware update process, the SSD may...
User Manual - Page 23
... using this product.
Hardware Requirements
- Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models)
- USB Flash Disk (Minimum 10 MB capacity; for those using the DOSbased utility only)
Software Requirements
- The Samsung SSD Magician software must be installed on your computer
- The latest firmware data file is required Acrobat Reader 8.0 or above
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User Manual - Page 24
... to the warning.
2. Click on the [FW Download] button to download and save a copy of the latest firmware. Please note where you save this file, as you will need it in the steps that follow.
3. Select the [Windows solution] radial button under the "Firmware update solution" header and choose your SSD from the dropdown under "Select Disk."
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User Manual - Page 25
4. Click the [Browse] button and locate the firmware update image that you saved to your computer. The folder will contain DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files and will be found in the folder you specified during the download process. In the example below, the update was saved to a folder titled "FW."
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User Manual - Page 26
5. Click [Start] and choose [YES] from the popup window. 6. The firmware update process will begin. Choose [OK] when the
confirmation message is displayed.
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User Manual - Page 27
... interaction when downloading and updating the firmware. Samsung may provide new firmware in order to improve SSD performance, compatibility, or user experience. A firmware update is recommended whenever the latest firmware version is released.
Creating a Boot Disk for the Firmware Update
1. If you have not already done so, install the Samsung SSD Magician software.
2. Run the Samsung SSD Magician...
User Manual - Page 29
5. Find the Firmware Update Image by selecting the folder that contains the latest firmware data files (DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files). 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."
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User Manual - Page 33
... Samsung SSD Firmware Update Utility software, and the firmware data file are correctly installed on the USB Flash Drive. Please refer to the steps above if you are unsure of how to prepare a USB Drive for this process. 1. Configure the USB Flash Drive as a primary booting device in the
BIOS. NOTE: If you are not sure how to set up your computer BIOS, please check the user manual of your computer...
User Manual - Page 36
6. A confirmation message with the updated firmware version will be displayed.
7. After a few seconds, the software will either automatically close or may register the next SSD, if one is present. NOTE: If the firmware is already updated on the SSD, then the user will be notified with the following message.
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User Manual - Page 38
... SSD pre-installed, please contact the manufacturer of your computer.
2. Because a Secure Erase is irreversible, it is highly recommended that users back up (save a copy of) all important data stored on the Samsung SSD to another storage device before executing the Samsung Secure Erase Utility. Please see the separate "Norton Ghost - Data Backup & Recovery" User Manual for detailed instructions on...
User Manual - Page 48
... in a RAID configuration. In particular, the Magician software may not be able to detect the Samsung SSD in such a scenario.
2. The Samsung SSD Magician application may not be able to detect the Samsung SSD in some PCs with AMD's Microprocessor (Chipset) if the old version of the AMD AHCI driver is installed on Windows 7. To remedy this, install the latest version of...
User Manual - Page 56
... it to be easily installed on devices like UBS Flash disks, like the one Samsung SSD Magician helps format to use in updating the SSD's firmware or performing a secure erase.
Firmware
Firmware is a combination of software and hardware. Special, usually small software is written to read-only memory (ROM). Many firmware chips are designed to be updated via software updates so that manufacturers can...