(Storage) SSD Discussion Thread

[amoro123]

You tried to update bios right? I had that error also but skipped the error and it booted into windows.

Try updating using the ISO(i.e. burn to cd). That worked fine for me.

Yea.

I thought update via bios is the norm way?

Double click the downloaded file from m4 webbie.
It will auto reboot and start downloading the firmware?



Anyway, Latest firmware is good?
Or should I stay with the old firmware since everything is functioning well?

Found this on AnandTech.

Crucial has released a firmware update for its popular m4 SSD series. The update carries a version code of 000F. The update is said to improve compatibility with certain SAS expanders and RAID cards but Crucial is also claiming better throughput stability (i.e. performance) under heavy loads and enhanced data protection in the event of power loss.

It appears that the update is aimed more towards enterprise users than consumers because SAS expanders and RAID cards are primarily enterprise products. Consumer workloads are usually lighter and may not benefit from the improved throughput stability at heavy loads. Power-loss protection is welcomed by all users, however, as an unexpected power-loss may happen in any environment.

Crucial offers both a Windows 7 updater and traditional ISO file for upgrading the firmware. While the update is non-destructive in nature, we always recommended that you backup your important data before flashing the drive. The update can be downloaded here

So its safe to say, dont update is alright? Since the Rig is functioning well?

 

[xonix]

I bought my M4 256gb in May, updated to 000F via bootable thumbdrive in DOS before cloning my OS to the drive.

*Touchwood* So far so good...

 

[amoro123]

But I already install OS, games, other apps liao.

Still advisable to update firmware?

 

[adrianlee]

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[xtreme84]

But I already install OS, games, other apps liao.

Still advisable to update firmware?

Use the bootable iso instead of the exe file. I emcountered some issues with the exe the last time I tried. As for the data in the SSD, the last two times I updated, data was intact. But still best to backup any important data you may have.

 

[amoro123]

Use the bootable iso instead of the exe file. I emcountered some issues with the exe the last time I tried. As for the data in the SSD, the last two times I updated, data was intact. But still best to backup any important data you may have.

Ok.

Will do it during weekend.

 

[digishot]

Hi guys,

Brought a m4 126 gig SSD.
Install with windows and other things.

Then I went their website download the latest driver.
Paste on the desktop and run the ex.
Pc reboots and give 0xc000000f error.

Asking me to repair windows.
Er.... So I didn't install windows properly?

moi gotch the same thing too

in the end moi did a croning
problem solved

 

[ting]

But I already install OS, games, other apps liao.

Still advisable to update firmware?

if 0309, then stick to it. as the saying goes, not broken...why fix it?
mine was ver b4 0309 and i used a bootable thumbdrive to update to 0309 with data intact.

 

[cKm]

Yea.

I thought update via bios is the norm way?

Double click the downloaded file from m4 webbie.
It will auto reboot and start downloading the firmware?



Anyway, Latest firmware is good?
Or should I stay with the old firmware since everything is functioning well?

Found this on AnandTech.


So its safe to say, dont update is alright? Since the Rig is functioning well?

I've read tons of people having that error you had, likewise me too.

However the ISO method doesn't have such error.

 

[doki81]

firmware 0309 no good. use it on my asrock h77 pro4/mvp (win7 64x) and keep giving me bsod randomly.

successfully updated to 000F with bootable usb and seem to be more stable already. dont need to try the windows updater..hopeless..

 

[amoro123]

OIC..

Ok. Will do it over weekend.

 

[punggolkid]

Hi, I read the posts about the crucial m4 firmware update. I've a few qns:

1. I just bought the 256GB version. How do I check what the firmware version is, out of box? Is it on some label on the box or SSD?

2. I'm going to install it in the main HDD bay of my MBP 13 (Early 2011) to replace my aging Intel X25M 120GB SSD. Any firmware issues I should be aware of?

Thanks!

 

[halocast]

Hi, I read the posts about the crucial m4 firmware update. I've a few qns:

1. I just bought the 256GB version. How do I check what the firmware version is, out of box? Is it on some label on the box or SSD?

2. I'm going to install it in the main HDD bay of my MBP 13 (Early 2011) to replace my aging Intel X25M 120GB SSD. Any firmware issues I should be aware of?

Thanks!

1) its stated on the ssd.

2) iirc.. the latest firmware seems to have some issues with mac. Do check out their forums.

or perhaps mac users would like to enlighten chius

 

[kakaBoBo]

the mention on the crucial forum that the latest firmware got problem with macbook.

 

[guanyu158]

the mention on the crucial forum that the latest firmware got problem with macbook.

can you provide a link? i'm using m4 with 2010 mbp and upgraded to latest firmware a week ago. so far so good.

 

[ting]

firmware 0309 no good. use it on my asrock h77 pro4/mvp (win7 64x) and keep giving me bsod randomly.

successfully updated to 000F with bootable usb and seem to be more stable already. dont need to try the windows updater..hopeless..

hmm...strange, 0309 works on my asrock z77 pro 3 just fine. fingers crossed!

 

[jedimast]

hmm...strange, 0309 works on my asrock z77 pro 3 just fine. fingers crossed!

better to upgrade to 000F
don't risk it

 

[Ultravox]

can you provide a link? i'm using m4 with 2010 mbp and upgraded to latest firmware a week ago. so far so good.

Mine frozed on my Mac Pro. Could not detect in disk utility anymore.
Did a RMA for refund with Amazon cause didn't want to risk it.

 

[cnt]

Firmware 000F - Crucial Community

 

[xtreme84]

Saw this very useful thread in Crucial's forum. I've been encountering freezing issues after my last firmware update to 000F for my Crucial M4 that I'm using in my laptop. It seems this might be the solution: Solution: C300 Disk Freeze-ups in Windows 7 solved for me

I've just done the fix and my laptop is already a bit snappier when I'm launching Outlook.