SK Hynix PC400 Solid-State 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 SK Hynix PC400 512 GB, Revision 40002E00. 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
- Enhanced the system stability when booting from solid-state drive.
Read MoreVersion
40002E00, A00
Release date
12 Aug 2021
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: SKHynix_PC400_40002E00_4PFN7_ZPE.exe
File Size: 6.83 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:
ab5009adc4df5e2a34fe565f859587a3
SHA1:
98d452d4e30a7e20cab091cce7bafb44060c1762
SHA-256:
955e400fa18f637c47bbdbd6d5cc438d3e19cda424d5cf142893825be661a97a
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Important Information
Ensure that you back up the data in the system 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.
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
Hynix PC400 512G PCIE NVME 2280 HIGH PERFORMANCE SSD (CLASS 50)
Installation instructions
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.
Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When download is complete, run SKHynix_PC400_40002E00_4PFN7_ZPE.exe to extract this file.
3. Select Continue and take note of the extract 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 the file that is named SKHynix_PC400_40002E00_4PFN7 and select Run as administrator to run the firmware 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 Update Firmware.
Do not interrupt the firmware update. A dialog box is displayed when the firmware update is complete.
7. Click Yes to reboot your system.
If you select No, there will be a value displayed under Pending Slot until next reboot.
New firmware is applied when you power on the system. To confirm whether the firmware update was successful, repeat the upgrade procedure steps from 1 to 3. Current version of the firmware is displayed under Firmware Version.
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.
Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When download is complete, run SKHynix_PC400_40002E00_4PFN7_ZPE.exe to extract this file.
3. Select Continue and take note of the extract 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 the file that is named SKHynix_PC400_40002E00_4PFN7 and select Run as administrator to run the firmware 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 Update Firmware.
Do not interrupt the firmware update. A dialog box is displayed when the firmware update is complete.
7. Click Yes to reboot your system.
If you select No, there will be a value displayed under Pending Slot until next reboot.
New firmware is applied when you power on the system. To confirm whether the firmware update was successful, repeat the upgrade procedure steps from 1 to 3. Current version of the firmware is displayed under Firmware Version.
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