LITEONIT CV8 M.2 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 LITEONIT CV8 M.2 2280 128 GB Revision C27110B, CV8 M.2 2280 256 GB Revision C28110B, and CV8 M.2 2280 512 GB Revision C29110B. 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. The package fixes the issue where the HDD LED stays on while booting and improves the drive and system compatibility.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where the HDD LED stays on while booting.
Enhancements:
- Improved the drive and system compatibility.
Read More- Fixed the issue where the HDD LED stays on while booting.
Enhancements:
- Improved the drive and system compatibility.
Version
C27110B,C28110B,C29110B, A00
Release date
08 May 2018
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: LiteOn CV8 HDC1T_ZPE.exe
File Size: 2.61 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:
175a34f5fd961942275cebdce364557f
SHA1:
7bce2b64136fc1dc1541696f527c670c143d3a06
SHA-256:
477a557369b95ede4a6ba4bafee607c45ab7d0730f2fefc950a5030611e6ceba
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Important Information
It is recommended that you back up your data 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
LITEON CV8 128G M.2 2280 SATA SSD (CLASS 20)
LITEON CV8 256G M.2 2280 SATA SSD (CLASS 20)
LITEON CV8 512G M.2 2280 SATA SSD (CLASS 20)
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.
Download
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the file download window is displayed, click Run to extract the download package to your hard drive.
3. The file explorer opens pointing to the directory containing the download package. Take note of the path.
Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility
Procedure
1. Run the utility to start Firmware update process.
A window is displayed where you can select the solid-state drive (SSD) to be updated.
2. Select your drive from the list.
3. Click Update.
After the FW upgrade completes, Flash finished is displayed.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Yes to reboot.
The system reboots and loads the firmware.
The firmware version can be checked in Device Manager. Open device manager -> SSD -> Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
Firmware upgrade through the DOS utility
Procedure via Bootable USB
1. Go to https://rufus.akeo.ie/downloads/ to download Rufus.
2. Insert a at least 4GB USB drive, run Rufus. All the content in the USB will be destroyed, back up before doing so.
3. In the Rufus interface, select your USB device.
4. Check the Create a bootable disk using and change it from FreeDos to ISO Image.
5. Click the CD rom icon right next to it and browse it to the .iso file in DOS folder of the firmware utility and click Start.
6. Rufus prompts a warning message that all the data in the USB drives will be destroyed, click OK to proceed or Cancel if you had not back up the data inside.
7. You may close Rufus once it shows Ready.
8. Insert the Bootable USB into the target system, boot the system from USB drive.
9. After the system boots into DOS, user is prompted to press Enter. Press "Enter" to proceed.
10. You'll see warning message which states the risks and reminds user to backup important files before proceeding. Press Y to proceed.
11. The tool detects the attached SSDs and prompts whether to update the drive. Press Y to proceed.
12. When the firmware upgrade process completes, reboot the system. It will boot into Windows afterwards.
The firmware version can be checked in Device Manager. Open device manager -> SSD -> Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
Procedure via CD-R
1. Go into the DOS sub-directory.
2. Insert a blank CD-R disc into CD/DVD R/W drive.
3. Burn the ISO image into the CD-R media.
4. Insert the CD-R (with ISO image) into the CD/DVD drive in the target system.
5. Boot the system from the CD/DVD drive.
6. Select the target drive after the system boots into DOS. The tool detects the attached SSD.
7. You'll see warning message which states the risks and reminds user to backup important files before proceeding. Press Y to proceed.
8. When the firmware upgrade process completes, the user is prompted to reboot the system. Remove the CD-R from your CD/DVD drive and reboot the system. It boots into Windows afterwards.
The firmware version can be checked in Device Manager. Open device manager -> SSD -> Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the 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.
Download
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the file download window is displayed, click Run to extract the download package to your hard drive.
3. The file explorer opens pointing to the directory containing the download package. Take note of the path.
Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility
Procedure
1. Run the utility to start Firmware update process.
A window is displayed where you can select the solid-state drive (SSD) to be updated.
2. Select your drive from the list.
3. Click Update.
After the FW upgrade completes, Flash finished is displayed.
4. Click OK.
5. Click Yes to reboot.
The system reboots and loads the firmware.
The firmware version can be checked in Device Manager. Open device manager -> SSD -> Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
Firmware upgrade through the DOS utility
Procedure via Bootable USB
1. Go to https://rufus.akeo.ie/downloads/ to download Rufus.
2. Insert a at least 4GB USB drive, run Rufus. All the content in the USB will be destroyed, back up before doing so.
3. In the Rufus interface, select your USB device.
4. Check the Create a bootable disk using and change it from FreeDos to ISO Image.
5. Click the CD rom icon right next to it and browse it to the .iso file in DOS folder of the firmware utility and click Start.
6. Rufus prompts a warning message that all the data in the USB drives will be destroyed, click OK to proceed or Cancel if you had not back up the data inside.
7. You may close Rufus once it shows Ready.
8. Insert the Bootable USB into the target system, boot the system from USB drive.
9. After the system boots into DOS, user is prompted to press Enter. Press "Enter" to proceed.
10. You'll see warning message which states the risks and reminds user to backup important files before proceeding. Press Y to proceed.
11. The tool detects the attached SSDs and prompts whether to update the drive. Press Y to proceed.
12. When the firmware upgrade process completes, reboot the system. It will boot into Windows afterwards.
The firmware version can be checked in Device Manager. Open device manager -> SSD -> Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
Procedure via CD-R
1. Go into the DOS sub-directory.
2. Insert a blank CD-R disc into CD/DVD R/W drive.
3. Burn the ISO image into the CD-R media.
4. Insert the CD-R (with ISO image) into the CD/DVD drive in the target system.
5. Boot the system from the CD/DVD drive.
6. Select the target drive after the system boots into DOS. The tool detects the attached SSD.
7. You'll see warning message which states the risks and reminds user to backup important files before proceeding. Press Y to proceed.
8. When the firmware upgrade process completes, the user is prompted to reboot the system. Remove the CD-R from your CD/DVD drive and reboot the system. It boots into Windows afterwards.
The firmware version can be checked in Device Manager. Open device manager -> SSD -> Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
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