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Samsung HM500LI 2.5 5400 S2 HDD, HM400LI 2.5 5400 S2 HDD, v.2TF00_03, A00
Firmware Fix for Clicking Noise.
Release Date: 5/4/2009
Importance: Recommended
Version: 2TF00_03,A00
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: Floppy Get Driver Download File
File Name:

BR217232.exe

Description: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to create a set of floppy diskettes, and then use the diskettes to complete the installation.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 1MB

File Format: Hard-Drive Get Driver Download File
File Name:

R217232.exe

Description: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 923KB

Previous Versions

No previous version available.

Description

Firmware Fix for Clicking Noise.

Level of Importance:Recommended

Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Important Information

DO NOT POWER SYSTEM OFF DURING FW UPDATE. FLOPPY IMAGE WILL TAKE LONGER TO UPDATE THAN THE CD OR USB KEY.

Compatibility

Systems
inspiron 1318
inspiron 1420
inspiron 1520
inspiron 1525
inspiron 1526
inspiron 1545
inspiron 1720
inspiron 1721
Precision M2300
Precision M2400
Precision M4300
Precision M4400
Precision M6300
Precision M6400
Studio Laptop 1435
Studio Laptop 1535
Studio Laptop 1537
Studio Laptop 1735
Studio Laptop 1737
Studio Laptop Studio 1555
Studio XPS Laptop 1340
Studio XPS Laptop 16
XPS Desktop M1330
XPS Desktop M1530
XPS Desktop M1730
Operating Systems
MS Windows Vista 32-bit
MS Windows Vista 64-bit
MS Windows XP
MS Windows XP x64

Applies to

  • HM400LI 2.5 5400 S2 HDD
  • HM500LI 2.5 5400 S2 HDD

Fixes & Enhancements

This firmware update corrects a clicking noise.

Installation Instructions

            
Custom Instructions for BR217232.exe:

Dell Online Instructions: 

* PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS *

(PLEASE DON'T INTERRUPT THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS)


For Bootable Diskette:

1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (BR217232.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Choose "Continue" in the next window to create a bootable 
floppy.
4. Close all applications and restart system.
5. Press F12 and insert the floppy disk containing the firmware update.
6. Select boot from Floppy. 
7. The Samsung Firmware Update will start automatically.
8. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Samsung HM400LI or HM500LI Drive. 
9. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
10. Remove the floppy diskette and power off your system.
11. Power on your system to continue normal operation.
Custom Instructions for R217232.exe: 

Dell Online Instructions: 

* PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS *

(PLEASE DON'T INTERRUPT THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS)


For Bootable CD option 

1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (R217232.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location.
4. Refer to your CD burning application instructions to create a bootable CD using the provided file "C:\DELL\Drivers\R217232\CD Image\Samsung Utility.ISO".
5. Restart your system.
6. Press F12 and insert the CD containing the firmware update.
7. Select boot from CD/DVD. 
8. The Samsung Firmware Update will start automatically.
9. The utility will autoscan and update the appropriate Samsung HM400LI or HM500LI Drive.
10. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
11. Remove the CD and power off your PC. 
12. Power on your PC to continue normal operation.



For Bootable USB key option

1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (R217232.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location.
4. The files are located in "C:\DELL\Drivers\R217232\Files" directory.
5. Add the files to your bootable USB key.
6. Restart your system.
7. Insert your USB key containing the firmware update.
8. Press F12 and choose boot from USB
9. The Samsung Firmware Update will start automatically.
10. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Samsung HM400LI or HM500LI Drive.
11. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
12. Remove the Bootable Media and power off your system.            
        

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