SK Hynix BC501 Solid-state Drive Firmware Update

It is recommends 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.

Note:
You are advised to back up the data in the system and close all open applications. It is also recommended to connect the power cable if it is not a desktop and disconnect all external storage devices.
For instructions with screenshots, see the document SNT_Dell_BC501_v59_80002C00.pdf that is attached.

Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility

Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When download is complete, run SK Hynix BC501 KTPF3_ZPE.exe to unzip this file.
3. Select Continue and take note of the unzip location.

Upgrade Procedure
1. Close all open applications and save your work before the firmware update process.
2. Go to the location where you have downloaded the package.
3. Right-click on the file named SNT_Dell_BC501_v59_80002C00 and select Run as administrator to run the firmware (FW) update utility with administrator privilege.
4. A window is displayed where you can select the solid-state drive (SSD) to be updated.
5. Select your drive from the list.
6. Click the Firmware tab.
7. Click Update Firmware.
Do not interrupt the firmware update. A dialog box is displayed when the firmware update is complete.
8. Click Yes to reboot your system.
If you select No, there will be a value displayed under Pending Slot until next reboot.
9. To check whether the firmware has been updated, repeat steps from 1 to 3.
Current version of the firmware is displayed under Firmware Version.