User manual CRUCIAL 2.5 POUCES M4 SSD2 64 GB

[. . . ] Firmware Update Guide Crucial® m4 SSD Firmware Revision 0309 Boot from CD update guide (Update from Rev 0001, Rev 0002, or Rev 0009 to Rev 0309) Introduction This document describes the process of updating the firmware on the Crucial m4 SSD using a bootable CD and an ISO image. WARNING: As with all firmware updates, it is strongly recommended that you backup or make copies of all important files (and passwords) before performing this update. If performed correctly, there will be no loss of system or user data on the drive. [. . . ] Note: The upgrade process will not work with some drop-in HBAs (Host Bus Adapters) or 6. 0 Gb/s ports. If your drive is not identified properly (see Step 3 under “Run the Firmware Update” section below. 3. Use AC Power Ensure your mobile PC or desktop PC is plugged in to AC power during the update process. Do not remove power at any time during the firmware update process as this could produce incomplete results and may render your solid-state drive unusable. 4. Edit BIOS Settings Per the steps below, you may need to edit your computer’s BIOS settings. Please see your computer’s owner’s manual for details on editing these settings. a. Disable/Remove Drive Passwords Enter the BIOS (typically by hitting the “Delete”, “F2” or “F12” key during start-up screen), and disable any passwords that you may have set on the SSD. b. Check the Boot Order If your system does not boot from CD/DVD drive, you will need to edit your BIOS settings. As a default, most systems will boot from the CD-ROM/DVD drive before the system drive. Depending on the BIOS vendor, find an option named “Boot Device Priority”, “Boot Load Order”, or possibly “Advanced BIOS Features”. Ensure that the system boots to the bootable media drive before the drive that contains the OS. Run the Firmware Update 1. Insert the bootable CD media with the ISO Image into your system. 3. To access the CD-ROM drive the Option key needs to be held down until a cursor appears on the screen. Once the icons appear, select the CD labeled “Windows” and Proceed to Step 4. 4. The following screen will appear: 5. Enter “yes” in lower case letters when asked to update the firmware and the process will begin. The following screen will appear: 6. The length of time for the upgrade to take is dependent on how much user data is present. [. . . ] 12. Process is complete. revision: 01/9/2012 © 2012, Micron Technology, Inc. Crucial, and the Crucial logo are trademarks and service marks of Micron Technology, Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owners. [. . . ]