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SSD Firmware Update Utility Guide

Crucial m4 2.5” SSD Firmware Revision 040H Firmware Update Guide for Windows 8
®

(Update from Rev 0001, 0002, 0009, 0309, 000F, 010G to Rev 040H)
Introduction 2. Use AC Power
This document describes the process of updating the firmware on Ensure your mobile PC or desktop PC is plugged in to AC
the Crucial m4 SSD using our Windows update utility. The utility power during the update process. It is not recommended to
is a single executable file that contains all the code necessary to use only battery power during the upgrade. Do not remove
perform the upgrade. The creation of a separate bootable device power at any time during the firmware update process as this
is not necessary. could produce incomplete results and may render your solid
state drive unusable.
This program is to be used for updating the Firmware from Revisions
0001, 0002, 0009, 0309, 000F or 010G to Revision 040H. 3. Disable/Remove Drive Passwords
Password protection, such as OS drive encryption or BIOS-
PLEASE NOTE: This firmware update is not applicable to any level passwords can block firmware updates. Drive encryption
Micron SSD which was purchased separately or as original can be disabled in the OS or software tool you use for
equipment in a computer system. Any firmware updates for encryption. To disable a BIOS password, you may need to
such drives, if necessary, will be made available by the computer edit your computer’s BIOS settings. Please see your computer’s
manufacturer or at www.micron.com. This firmware update is owner’s manual for details on editing these settings. Enter the
not applicable to any Micron RealSSD C300 drive. It should not BIOS (typically by hitting the “Delete”, “F2” or “F12” key during
be used with any Micron RealSSD C400 Self Encrypting Drive start-up screen) and disable any passwords that you may have
(SED). This update is for 2.5” m4 drives only and should not be set on the SSD.
used to update mSATA m4 drives.
Download the Firmware Update
WARNING: As with all firmware updates, it is strongly 1. Before beginning the firmware download process, close
recommended that you backup or make copies of all important all other programs except for your Internet browser.
files before performing this update. This firmware update process
is done entirely at your own risk. If performed correctly, there 2. Find the Firmware Windows Update Utility associated with
will be no loss of system or user data on the drive. However, if your Crucial m4 SSD at: http://www.crucial.com/support/
the firmware process is interrupted for any reason, your solid firmware.aspx
state drive may not function properly. If this update is done on 3. Click the link for the Firmware Windows Update Utility
a notebook computer, it is strongly recommended that power and select Save to download the ZIP file containing the
be supplied by the AC power adapter. firmware update utility to your system.
4. Double-click the ZIP file to extract the files inside. Save
General Instructions them to your desktop.
Complete the following steps before starting the firmware
update process:
Run the Firmware Update
1. Backup the Solid State Drive 1. If not already done, copy the update utility file to your desktop.
It is highly recommended that full system backup be completed 2. Double-click the icon to launch the update utility.
before starting this firmware upgrade procedure. If the upgrade
is interrupted (by a power loss or hardware failure of some
sort), it is possible that the solid state drive may not function
properly.
3. A User Account Control box will open: 5. Scroll through and read the Software License Agreement.
If you wish to proceed, then click the “Accept” button to
continue.
6. The utility is ready to start the update process. Before clicking
“Continue,” ensure that all other work is saved and that open
applications are closed. Clicking “Continue” will start the
process.
7. The screen will refresh and you will see:

Ensure that the Verified Publisher is clearly listed as “Micron


Technology, Inc.” If this is not the case, select “No” to abort this
operation. Click “Yes” to proceed if the file is properly signed.

8. Click on “Update Drive”


A text box will open asking you to confirm your selection to verify
that the correct drive has been chosen.
4. You must accept the License Agreement to proceed. When
you see the following window, click on the “License” button.
9. Click “Yes” and the firmware update process will begin. 10. Click “Exit Updater” and reboot your system.
The process takes roughly a few seconds to a minute to
complete. Once done you will see a screen showing the
new Firmware of the drive and a text box confirming that
the process was successful.
Troubleshooting Tips Validating the Current Firmware Revision
• Although efforts have been made to test the compatibility of Windows 8 allows the user to check the current firmware
this software with various system and chipset configurations, revision of the drive by following these steps:
it is not possible to test every available system. Therefore,
certain systems (e.g., older systems) may experience 1. From the Start screen, right click on an open area and then
compatibility problems. click on the circle labeled “All Apps” in the lower right corner
of the screen.
• If you experience issues after the tool reboots, verify that you
have disabled any drive passwords BIOS. 2. Under “Windows System”, click on the “Control Panel” and
then click on “Administrative Tools” and then click on “System
• If your m4 drive is not recognized in Step 8 of the “Run Management”.
the Firmware Update” section above, it may be necessary
to run this update in IDE mode instead of AHCI mode, 3. Once this Window opens, click “Device Manager” and then
on some older systems. When it is necessary to change click the arrow next to “Disk Drives”.
the system to IDE or AHCI mode, it may be necessary to 4. Right click on the m4 SSD drive you updated and click on
reboot the system using external media, such as a bootable properties. Then click on the “Details” tab, select and from
CD-ROM. Instructions for running the 040H update from the drop down list click on “Hardware IDs” from the drop
bootable media are available on the SSD Support page at down and you should see the following display:
http://www.crucial.com/support/firmware.aspx
• Some systems prevent firmware updates when in RAID
mode. In this case, changing to AHCI or IDE mode may help
to complete the update process. Any RAID configurations
should be preserved after the update, when the system is
put back into RAID mode, but check with your system’s user
manual before proceeding.
• Peripheral RAID cards will not pass the necessary commands
to perform firmware updates. You may need to move the
target drive onto a SATA host bus adapter or SATA connector
on the motherboard that facilitates these commands.
Firmware Release Notes Revision History
Firmware for the m4 SSD is being updated from version 010G Rev. A………………………………………………………… 15 January 2013
to 040H.
• Initial release
Firmware 040H is recommended for anyone currently running
010G or previous firmware releases. It includes incremental
improvements and refinements over these versions which may
improve the overall user experience.

Like firmware version 010G, version 040H has improvements


over versions 000F and earlier which are specific for Windows 8
and new UltraBook systems, although systems running Windows
7 and other operating systems may also see improvements. Any
m4 firmware version will function normally in Windows 8, even
without these performance improvements.

The following is a summary of changes between 010G and


040H, which are independent of operating system:
• Improved robustness in the event of an unexpected
power loss.* Significantly reduces the incidence of long
reboot times after an unexpected power loss.

• Corrected minor status reporting error during SMART


Drive Self Test execution (does not affect SMART attribute
data).

• Streamlined firmware update command for smoother


operation in Windows 8.

• Improved wear leveling algorithms to improve data


throughput when foreground wear leveling is required.

* An “unexpected power loss” is an event where a power loss


occurs and is not preceded by an ATA STANDBY IMMEDIATE
or similar command. STANDBY IMMEDIATE is a system-level
command which alerts the storage device to an impending
loss of power, or entry into low power modes like SLEEP and
HIBERNATE. STANDBY IMMEDIATE is frequently not sent in
a power loss event such as an unexpected loss of power
connection, an expired battery, or holding down the power
button for 4 seconds or longer. Although the new firmware
significantly reduces the risk, unexpected power loss events
such as these could result in a longer than normal reboot on
the next power up. On the other hand, a standard shutdown in a
Windows or Mac OS system will send the STANDBY IMMEDIATE
command before shutting off power, allowing a clean start up
when power is restored.

©2013 Micron Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Information is subject to change without notice. Crucial,
and the Crucial logo are trademarks and service marks of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks and
service marks are property of their respective owners. REVISION: 3/4/13 FW04MH

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