Samsung F3 7200 3.5" SATA2 HDD Firmware Update
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package provides the Samsung F3 250GB/500GB/750GB/1TB 7200 3.5" SATA2 HDD Firmware Update and is supported on Vostro Desktop, Precision, Optiplex, Inspiron Desktop, Dimension Desktop, Studio Desktop, Alienware Desktop and Studio XPS Desktop models that are running the following Operating Systems: XP, Vista and Windows 7.
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File Format:
Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name:
F3_Patch.zip
File Size:
765.43 KB
Format Description
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
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MD5:
20da6b1c656915c190cba5ece9b1649e
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - Fixed an issue that cause intermittent boot problems Enhancements - Not Applicable
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Version
1AJ10002, A00
Release date
16 Jun 2011
Download Type
Hardware
Category
Storage
Importance
CriticalDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows Vista, 32-bit
Windows Vista, 64-bit
Windows XP
Windows XP, 64-bit
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Installation instructions
Custom Instructions for F3_Patch.zip: This firmware download utility runs in DOS. 1. Unzip the file F3_Patch.zip to your bootable USB key. 2. Run the F3_Patch.exe file form your bootable key. 3. You will notice that the current FW is 1AJ10001, after flash it will become 1AJ10002 (but this can only be done after reboot and re-run step 2). 4. Reboot the system after flashed. 5. Please take note the PC will halted sometimes as the BIOS is trying to detect the HDD, force reboot again if you see this situation. 6. Once reboot successful, you will be able to go into Windows, Windows will detect your new HDD again. 7. Last reboot from the Windows after detection completed, restart and FW is now 002 version.
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