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Summarization of Contents
System Requirements and Initial Setup
Supported Operating Systems
Lists compatible Windows and Mac OS versions for the SSD firmware update utility.
Pre-Update Precautions and Mac OS Prep
Covers essential warnings, data backup, and specific Mac OS preparation steps.
Launching the Firmware Update Utility
Steps to connect the SSD and start the firmware update software.
Windows Firmware Update Procedure
Drive Selection and Initiation
Select drives, check signature compatibility, and click 'Update Firmware...'.
Firmware File Selection and Warning
Choose the correct firmware file and confirm the update after a data warning.
Verifying Successful Update
Confirm the update completion via the green check mark and rescanning drives.
Mac OS Firmware Update: USB Stick Preparation
Partition and Format USB Stick
Prepare a USB stick by partitioning and formatting it using Disk Utility.
Format Options and Partition Scheme
Set USB format to MS-DOS (FAT) and partition layout to 1 Partition.
Master Boot Record Selection
Select Master Boot Record as the partition scheme for the USB stick.
Mac OS Firmware Update: Restoring Image and Booting
Restore Image to USB Stick
Use Disk Utility's Restore function to copy the firmware image to the USB stick.
Selecting Source and Destination
Specify the firmware image file as source and the USB volume as destination.
Booting from USB Stick
Restart Mac, hold Option key, and select EFI Boot from the USB stick.
Mac OS Firmware Update: Execution
Automatic Utility Launch
The SSD firmware upgrade tool launches automatically after booting from USB.
Drive Recognition and Selection
Utility scans for drives; select desired drives for update.
Firmware Update Confirmation
Check the drive, click 'Update Firmware...', select the file, and proceed.
Final Update Verification
Confirm the update is successful by checking for a green check mark and rescanning.
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