Apacer SM210-M280 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 Apacer SM210-M280 M.2 2280 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB, Revision SFDM1D4K. 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. This update fixes the issue where the solid-state drive (SSD) does not get detected.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the solid-state drive (SSD) does not get detected.
Read More- Fixed the issue where the solid-state drive (SSD) does not get detected.
Version
SFDM1D4K, A00
Release date
04 Nov 2019
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage
Importance
CriticalDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: Apacer SM210-M280 K3TKX_ZPE.exe
File Size: 3.79 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:
60010b51af3197392900211f538e34ce
SHA1:
aca0433151d7686ba3e95c1254b37f034730a26a
SHA-256:
1f3a9859370333582348c208b67ef6d8387a68c5d35eeeda06fd99653fb0eb32
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Supported Operating Systems
Ubuntu® Desktop 16.04
Ubuntu® 16.04
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
APACER SM210 128G M.2 2280 SATA SSD
APACER SM210 512G M.2 2280 SATA SSD
APACER SM210 64G M.2 2280 SATA SSD
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.
The firmware utility can only update one drive at a time. Hence, you are recommended to do the update separately when you have more than one drive.
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When download is complete, run Apacer SM210-M280 K3TKX.exe to extract this file.
3. Click Continue, and save the file.
Updating the firmware from Windows
1. Go to the folder Apacer SM210-M280 WIN K3TKX.
2. Right-click the file that is named Apacer_SFDM1D4K and select Run as Administrator.
3. Click Yes when the User Account Control window is displayed.
4. In the command prompt, press y when Are you sure to keep continuing the FW update? message is displayed.
Do not interrupt the firmware update. After the update is successful, the status of the update is displayed in the command prompt.
5. The system reboots.
To check whether the firmware is updated, repeat steps from 1 to 3.
Updating the firmware from DOS
Preparation of USB drive
1. Prepare a USB drive, and insert it to the target system.
2. Back up the data in the USB drive.
3. Go to the Apacer SM210-M280 DOS K3TKX folder.
4. Run ISPInst and select Run as Administrator to launch the USB drive utility.
5. Select the target USB drive, and select Start.
6. Click Yes to continue.
7. A success message is displayed when the USB drive is ready.
8. Click Close to proceed.
9. Boot the USB drive in Legacy mode on the system to begin firmware update.
Updating the firmware from DOS using USB drive
1. Power on the system and then Press the F12 key to load the boot options.
2. Select USB Storage Device from the Legacy boot list.
3. Select Update Device, and enter 0 or 1 for the drive info.
4. Remove the USB drive, and restart the system.
To check whether the firmware has been updated, repeat steps from 1 to 2.
Updating the firmware from Linux
1. Right-click the file named Apacer SM210-M280 LN K3TKX.
2. Click Open in Terminal.
3. In terminal, type sudo su to get root privilege and enter your password.
4. Type chmod 777 DLMC to convert the file into an executable file.
5. Type ./DLMC to run the executable firmware upgrade file.
6. Press Enter and press y when Are you sure to keep continuing the FW update? message is displayed.
7. Enter the device path (for example, /dev/sda) to initiate the update and press Enter.
The system restarts.
8. Go to disks to confirm the update.
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.
The firmware utility can only update one drive at a time. Hence, you are recommended to do the update separately when you have more than one drive.
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When download is complete, run Apacer SM210-M280 K3TKX.exe to extract this file.
3. Click Continue, and save the file.
Updating the firmware from Windows
1. Go to the folder Apacer SM210-M280 WIN K3TKX.
2. Right-click the file that is named Apacer_SFDM1D4K and select Run as Administrator.
3. Click Yes when the User Account Control window is displayed.
4. In the command prompt, press y when Are you sure to keep continuing the FW update? message is displayed.
Do not interrupt the firmware update. After the update is successful, the status of the update is displayed in the command prompt.
5. The system reboots.
To check whether the firmware is updated, repeat steps from 1 to 3.
Updating the firmware from DOS
Preparation of USB drive
1. Prepare a USB drive, and insert it to the target system.
2. Back up the data in the USB drive.
3. Go to the Apacer SM210-M280 DOS K3TKX folder.
4. Run ISPInst and select Run as Administrator to launch the USB drive utility.
5. Select the target USB drive, and select Start.
6. Click Yes to continue.
7. A success message is displayed when the USB drive is ready.
8. Click Close to proceed.
9. Boot the USB drive in Legacy mode on the system to begin firmware update.
Updating the firmware from DOS using USB drive
1. Power on the system and then Press the F12 key to load the boot options.
2. Select USB Storage Device from the Legacy boot list.
3. Select Update Device, and enter 0 or 1 for the drive info.
4. Remove the USB drive, and restart the system.
To check whether the firmware has been updated, repeat steps from 1 to 2.
Updating the firmware from Linux
1. Right-click the file named Apacer SM210-M280 LN K3TKX.
2. Click Open in Terminal.
3. In terminal, type sudo su to get root privilege and enter your password.
4. Type chmod 777 DLMC to convert the file into an executable file.
5. Type ./DLMC to run the executable firmware upgrade file.
6. Press Enter and press y when Are you sure to keep continuing the FW update? message is displayed.
7. Enter the device path (for example, /dev/sda) to initiate the update and press Enter.
The system restarts.
8. Go to disks to confirm the update.
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