Samsung SSD PM851 Firmware Update

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This package provides the firmware update for Samsung SSD PM851 and is supported on Alienware Notebook, Inspiron, Latitude, XPS Desktop and XPS Notebook models running the following Windows operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Not Applicable.

Enhancements
- Improved SSD firmware robustness on exit from DEVSLP routine.
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Version

EXT49D0Q, A00

Release date

11 Jul 2014

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Storage

Importance

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Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Firmware Images
File Name: EXT49D0Q.zip
File Size: 1.18 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
90841eb0cebde20fbafd9f4206fbda7d
SHA1:
b4c85e355144863d60c83f2673af973387ce0c5d
SHA-256:
0e18f400cc2c91b58997f61949a728aab2090bc34917c24aed4d0aa221edfb0b

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AHCI or ATA mode must be enabled in BIOS for successful download. The DSRD application automatically detects either AHCI or ATA mode and progresses accordingly.
TBD
(Preparation)
1. Extract all provided zip files to the Bootable USB Drive (extract to the root directory). This will create a DSRD folder on the USB drive.
2. Set USB as the first priority among the booting priority of your system.
3. Turn system (PC) power off.

(FW download Start)
1. Turn system power on and boot up through the USB.
i) Check boot priority settings in your system BIOS if your system cannot boot with USB drive.
ii) DSRD application will execute only in IDE and AHCI modes of ATA / SATA / AHCI controllers.Please check the BIOS setting and set drive mode configuration to Native IDE / AHCI modes.
2. Execute DSRD.EXE in DSRD folder.
3. A warning message automatically appear. Press any key to continue.
4. The next screen shows the existing drive information. Do not press any key since the screen will be automatically passed.
5. Follow the instruction on the next few screens to complete the firmware installation.
6. WARNING: DO NOT PRESS KEY such as ESC, Power Button etc. unless you see the message "Firmware has been successfully updated!".
7. A message "Firmware has been successfully upgraded!" shall appear.
8. DSRD will be terminated.

Reboot will be required

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