Download 3G SSD Firmware for Mac | Download 6G SSD Firmware for Mac
This firmware is current as of March 23, 2012
(File size is: 50MB)
SUPPORTED
EXTREME™ Pro 6G | Electra 6G | Electra 3G
Not Supported
EXTREME™ Pro | EXTREME™ Pro 3G
EXTREME™ Pro RE | EXTREME™ Pro 3G RE
Aura Pro Express | Aura Pro MBA
Aura Pro 1.8 | Legacy Models
Mercury Enterprise Pro 6G
EXTREME™ Pro RE | EXTREME™ Pro 3G RE
Aura Pro Express | Aura Pro MBA
Aura Pro 1.8 | Legacy Models
Mercury Enterprise Pro 6G
This firmware is current as of March 18, 2011
(File size is: 95.2MB)
SUPPORTED
EXTREME™ Pro | EXTREME™ Pro 3G
EXTREME™ Pro RE | EXTREME™ Pro 3G RE
Aura Pro Express | Aura Pro MBA
Aura Pro 1.8 | Legacy Models
EXTREME™ Pro RE | EXTREME™ Pro 3G RE
Aura Pro Express | Aura Pro MBA
Aura Pro 1.8 | Legacy Models
Not Supported
EXTREME™ Pro 6G | Electra 6G | Enterprise Pro 6G
Important notes
It is always highly recommended that you backup your data. Your data must exist in multiple locations to be qualified as having a back up. Anytime a drive is being updated, upgraded or moved, there is a potential for data loss. This update is non-destructive for any SSD already partitioned for NTFS or FAT32 and while OWC has updated several drives with no data loss, we strongly recommended backing up all data on the SSD before performing this update. See the FAQ at the bottom if you are unsure if your drive is currently set for NTFS/FAT32.
- Back up data to an alternate drive. OWC has updated several drives without data loss, however we strongly recommended backing up all data on the SSD before performing this update
- Connect SSD to a native internal SATA port
- Boot into Windows XP/Vista/7
- All applications should be closed prior to updating the firmware
- Launch the OWC Mercury SSD firmware updater application. Upon launch, the Update Tool will automatically scan for connected drives. All discovered drives will be displayed in the drive list with a checkbox. Select the checkbox of the drive you would like to update. Only one drive can be updated/selected at a time
- Once the target drive has been selected click the open button (...) and select the MP-5.0.2.ffp file located in the OWC Mercury 6G SSD Firmware Updater folder
- Initiate the update by clicking "Update Firmware" A pop-up window will be displayed suggesting back-up of data and reminding that the computer will be restarted after the update. Click "OK" if ready or "Cancel" to stop the update
- After your computer restarts, open the OWC Mercury 6G SSD firmware updater application and verify that your Firmware Rev shows 502ABBF0
- Booted into Windows XP/Vista/7 (Boot Camp® or PC)
- Wired USB Mouse
- Administrative access in Windows
- Available internal motherboard SATA port (expansion cards not supported)
- SSD must either be initialized with an MBR partition table or have a Windows partition applied through Apple's Boot Camp® Assistant
- OWC Mercury 3G or 6G SSD
This firmware is current as of March 23, 2012. If you received your drive with an invoice dated prior to this date, the firmware update is highly recommended.
- Back up data to an alternate drive. This update is non-destructive for any SSD already containing an NTFS or FAT32 Partition (Bootcamp automatically does this). OWC has updated several drives without data loss, however we strongly recommended backing up all data on the SSD before performing this update.
- Connect SSD to a native internal SATA port.
- Boot into Windows XP/Vista/7
- All applications should be closed prior to updating the firmware.
- Launch the ssdupdate.exe application. Upon launch, the Update Tool will automatically scan for connected drives. All discovered drives would be displayed in the drive list with a checkbox. Select the checkbox of the drive you would like to update. Only one drive can be updated/selected at a time.
- Once the target drive has been selected click the open button (...) and select the MP-5.0.2.ffp file located in the OWC SSD Firmware Update Tool folder.
- Initiate the download by clicking "Download Firmware to Selected Drive." A pop-up window will be displayed suggesting back up of data and reminding that the computer will be restarted after the update. Click "OK" if ready or "Cancel" to stop the update.
- After your computer restarts, open the ssdupdate.exe application and verify that your Firmware Rev shows 502ABBF0.
No drives are discovered when I run the firmware update tool.
The Update Tool requires administrator privileges. No drives will be discovered if administrator privileges are not enabled.
If your account does not have administrator privileges enabled, please read the following:
Windows XP users: Log into an account with administrator privileges or contact system administrator.
Windows Vista/7 users: Right click on the OWC Mercury SSD firmware updater icon and select "Run as administrator."
Make sure you are using a native internal SATA port. The updater cannot see SSD drives attached to 3rd party SATA expansion cards or enclosures.
If your account does not have administrator privileges enabled, please read the following:
Windows XP users: Log into an account with administrator privileges or contact system administrator.
Windows Vista/7 users: Right click on the OWC Mercury SSD firmware updater icon and select "Run as administrator."
Make sure you are using a native internal SATA port. The updater cannot see SSD drives attached to 3rd party SATA expansion cards or enclosures.
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