Western Digital ML500M Hard 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 Western Digital ML500M Hard Drive firmware update. 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
- Fixed the issue where the hard disk drive gets slow in some systems. This issue occurs when the system resumes from sleep mode.
Read MoreVersion
03.01A02, A00
Release date
25 Jul 2017
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: Western Digital ML500M M0J97_ZPE.exe
File Size: 2.13 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:
aa155dd75fbc53320d64e86084f1595c
SHA1:
54b7e3a8763d1ea93208fad97a3c56378f69e7a7
SHA-256:
359ff29fc2bf6b9cdb5da8d7720293f7bbad6aa7fa27a9cfc5e536d13258b4df
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Important Information
Hard drive firmware updates take no more than 35 s to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
You must backup all the important files before performing this update. If the firmware process is interrupted for any reason, your hard drive may not function properly.
You must backup all the important files before performing this update. If the firmware process is interrupted for any reason, your hard 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
WD10JPVX-75JC3T0
WD7500BPVX-75JC3T0
Installation instructions
Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility
Note: 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: Hard drive firmware updates do not require a restart.
Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the download is complete, unzip the file.
The file explorer open pointing to the directory that contains the downloaded file.
Upgrade Procedure
1. Close all applications and save your work before the firmware upgrade process.
2. Go to the location where you have downloaded the package and double-click the file to start the upgrade process.
Note: 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: Hard drive firmware updates do not require a restart.
Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the download is complete, unzip the file.
The file explorer open pointing to the directory that contains the downloaded file.
Upgrade Procedure
1. Close all applications and save your work before the firmware upgrade process.
2. Go to the location where you have downloaded the package and double-click the file to start the upgrade process.
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