Western Digital MZ500S Series Hard Disk Drive Firmware Update
Restart required 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 contains the firmware for Western Digital MZ500S 250GB, 320GB and 500GB and is supported on Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, OptiPlex, Precision, Vostro and XPS models that run Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems. This package fixes the booting issue.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed an issue encountered occasionally where the system will not boot
Enhancement:
- Not Applicable
Read More- Fixed an issue encountered occasionally where the system will not boot
Enhancement:
- Not Applicable
Version
04.01A04, A01
Release date
17 May 2017
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage
Importance
RecommendedDell 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.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: WD MZ500S TW5TH_ZPE.exe
File Size: 7.76 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:
5f9d2a7558c9c208d4b4892126c3bc94
SHA1:
892531c84ffede299bc976a3cbcf57f750668446
SHA-256:
56ae1f779d23a259cf9a12b6ee34fda891826866cb523aec34fce0a964b6f215
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Important Information
As with all firmware updates, it is recommended that you backup or make copies of all important files before performing this update. This firmware update process is done entirely at your own risk. If performed correctly, there will be no loss of system or user data on the drive. However, if the firmware process is interrupted for any reason, your may not function properly.
Supported Operating Systems
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
Applies to
WD MZ500S 2.5" 500G 7200RPM SATA HDD
WD2500LPLX-75ZNTT0
WD3200LPLX-75ZNTT0
Installation instructions
Download
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Run to unzip 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.
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Use the latest WD MZ500S TW5TH_ZPE.exe with the procedures below.
1. Run the "WD MZ500S TW5TH_ZPE.exe"
2. Select the correct folder base on operating system as below.
- From the folder of win64, if the operating system is Windows x64 bit
- From the folder of win32, if the operating system is Windows x32 bit
- From the folder of dos, if the operating system is Dos
3. Based on operating system
- For Dos, type "wd7135.exe" then press ENTER
- For Windows x32/x64, right click "wd7135.bat" then select "Run as administrator" to execute the file
4. To check the drive firmware update was successful, can use 3rd party software example like DiskCheckup (http://www.passmark.com/products/diskcheckup.htm)
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Run to unzip 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.
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Use the latest WD MZ500S TW5TH_ZPE.exe with the procedures below.
1. Run the "WD MZ500S TW5TH_ZPE.exe"
2. Select the correct folder base on operating system as below.
- From the folder of win64, if the operating system is Windows x64 bit
- From the folder of win32, if the operating system is Windows x32 bit
- From the folder of dos, if the operating system is Dos
3. Based on operating system
- For Dos, type "wd7135.exe" then press ENTER
- For Windows x32/x64, right click "wd7135.bat" then select "Run as administrator" to execute the file
4. To check the drive firmware update was successful, can use 3rd party software example like DiskCheckup (http://www.passmark.com/products/diskcheckup.htm)
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