SK Hynix SC308 Solid-State Drive Firmware Update

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This package contains the firmware for SK HYNIX SC308 series Solid-State Drive 2.5" and M.2 2280 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB, Revision 30001P10. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid-state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Fixed the issue where the drive is not detected during the warm boot.
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Version

30001P10, A00

Release date

10 Jan 2017

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: ZipPack External
File Name: SK_hynix_SATA_FW_Updater_30001P10_ZPE.exe
File Size: 16.43 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ad682e4827fe9b892fa04f1b5fadd7e9
SHA1:
d6dc284bdd88ebd5a89075d1eff1915ddcad6ee8
SHA-256:
150bf3563d008881e89cf8910c66002e98daabe249d00755d631aa9ec35ecb1c

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It is recommended that you back up your data before performing this update. Do not interrupt your system during the firmware upgrade process. If the firmware upgrade process is interrupted, the solid-state drive may not function properly.
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 32-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 32-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows 10, 32-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
HYNIX SC308 128G 7MM SSD (CLASS 20)
HYNIX SC308 128G M.2 2280 SATA SSD (CLASS 20)
HYNIX SC308 256G 7MM SSD (CLASS 20)
HYNIX SC308 256G M.2 2280 SATA SSD (CLASS 20)
HYNIX SC308 512G 7MM SSD (CLASS 20)
HYNIX SC308 512G M.2 2280 SATA SSD (CLASS 20)
Note:
Before updating this firmware, ensure that you back up the data in the system and close all open applications. It is also recommended to connect the power cable when it is not a desktop and disconnect all external storage devices.

Download
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Run to extract the download package into your hard drive.
3. The file explorer opens pointing to the directory containing the download package. Take note of the path.

Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility

Procedure
1. Go to the directory containing the download package as noted above.
2. Right-click the executable and select Run as administrator.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Select the target SSD for firmware upgrade.
4. Click FW Update button.
Follow the on-screen instructions. Do not interrupt the firmware update. A dialog box is displayed when the firmware update is completed.
8. Reboot the system.

Firmware upgrade using the bootable image

Prepare a USB thumb drive
1. USB storage and ISO image writer (like UNetBootin) are needed for updating SSD firmware with this package.
2. Run unetbootin-windows-608.exe
3. Check Diskimage button and select path to ISO file using the ... button.
Once the USB drive is ready, the UNetbooin displays the drive letter.
4. Check type and drive letter of USB drive.
5. Select OK to copy ISO bootable image to USB drive.
6. Click Reboot Now and select the USB boot option in the BIOS menu.

Firmware Update
1. Boot the system from the USB drive.
Your system boots with Linux booting screen, and it displays SSDs that connected to your system.
2. The firmware update tool seeks SK Hynix SC308 SSD. If the tool finds the SK Hynix SC308, it starts to update automatically, if not it displays an error message.
4. After successful firmware update, system will shut down.

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