LiteOn IT LCS-256L9S Solid State Drive Firmware Update

WARNING: As with all firmware updates, it is strongly 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 solid state drive may not function properly.

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 will open pointing to the directory containing the download package. Please take note of the path.

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Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility

ATTENTION
1. Backup the Solid-State Drive.
2. Switch to AC Power.

Procedure
1. Go into the Windows sub-directory and run the utility contained therein to start firmware update process.
2. On the first screen, if the target SSD is not listed, select it and then Click "Update".
3. The next screen is a warning message. It states the risks and reminds user to backup important files before proceeding. Please click "OK" to proceed.
4. Firmware upgrade will proceed. When the firmware upgrade process completes, the user will be prompted to reboot the machine. Please close all open applications and save your work before rebooting your machine.
5. The system will reboot and load the firmware. Once the firmware update is complete (screen will show firmware update done), you can boot into Windows.
6. To confirm the firmware update was successful, open Device manager -> open SSD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.

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Firmware upgrade through the DOS utility

ATTENTION
1. Backup the Solid-State Drive.
2. Switch AC Power.
3. The DOS utility supports only Intel systems.

Procedure
1. Go into the DOS sub-directory.
2. Insert a blank CD-R disc into your CD/DVD R/W drive.
3. Burn the ISO image into a CD-R media.
4. Insert the CD-R (created from the above steps) into the CD-ROM/DVD drive in the target system.
5. Boot your system from the CD/DVD drive (for instructions, please refer to the manual that came with your system).
6. Please select the targeted drive once your system boots into DOS.
7. The next screen is a warning message. It states the risks and reminds user to backup important files before proceeding. Please click "Y" to proceed.
8. Firmware upgrade will proceed. When the firmware upgrade process completes, the user will be prompted to reboot the machine. Remove the CD-R from your CD/DVD drive, and reboot your system. It will boot into Windows.
9. To confirm the firmware update was successful, open Device manager -> open SSD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.