Samsung PM981a 256GB Solid State Drive Firmware Update
Restart required 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 Samsung PM981a PCIe Gen4 NVMe 256 GB, Revision 15305029. 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
- Improved the solid state drive data management to prevent data integrity issues.
Read MoreVersion
1530.5029, A00
Release date
20 Jul 2022
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: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Samsung-PM981a-256GB-Solid-State-Drive-Firmware-Update_HVPC3_WIN64_1530.5029_A00_01.EXE
File Size: 13.2 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
865a59dd9e0a25ccdfeb9c47f43c9288
SHA1:
dc040b17057e2cd10725873c4393cb7905d78441
SHA-256:
08d73c1f141addf22fc6924ef2f909e33626118337d53c220a148d3d09085056
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Important Information
- Ensure that you back up your data before performing this update. Do not interrupt your system during the firmware update process. Firmware update Installation time should take no longer than 1 minute.
- For IT admins, this update supports silent install. You can use Management Consoles or Dell tools such as Dell Command Update, SupportAssist, or Dell Business Client Catalog with Config Manager for silent installation.
- For IT admins, this update supports silent install. You can use Management Consoles or Dell tools such as Dell Command Update, SupportAssist, or Dell Business Client Catalog with Config Manager for silent installation.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
SAMSUNG PM981A (SCP Supported) 256G PCIE NVME 2280 SSD (CLASS 40)
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions
Note 1: It is recommended to back up the data in the computer and close all open applications. It is also recommended that you connect the power cable to the computer and disconnect all external storage devices.
Note 2: SSD firmware updates require a restart to complete the update.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note: If the Extract button is selected instead of Install, perform the following steps to complete the update:
a. Choose the extract location.
b. Close the Dell Update Package window.
c. From a command window, change directory to the location where files were extracted and run the following command: MUP_PM981a_15305029.exe
d. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note 1: It is recommended to back up the data in the computer and close all open applications. It is also recommended that you connect the power cable to the computer and disconnect all external storage devices.
Note 2: SSD firmware updates require a restart to complete the update.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note: If the Extract button is selected instead of Install, perform the following steps to complete the update:
a. Choose the extract location.
b. Close the Dell Update Package window.
c. From a command window, change directory to the location where files were extracted and run the following command: MUP_PM981a_15305029.exe
d. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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