OWC Mercury SSD Firmware Updater via USB Drive or CD/DVD Disc

This Firmware is for the following
OWC Mercury SSD Models:

Extreme Pro
Extreme Pro RE
Extreme Pro 3G
Extreme Pro 6G

Aura Pro*
Aura Pro MBA*
Aura Pro 1.8

Aura Pro 6G*
Electra 3G*
Electra 6G*

Download the OWC SSD Firmware *Not including 960GB models

Note: drive must be connected to native SATA port inside the computer. (Includes OWC Data Doubler connected drives)

In lieu of a download
The current OWC SSD Firmware updater is available on a pre-configured, ready to boot, 4GB OWC Flash Drive for just $5.99 Not supported:

Enterprise Pro 6G
Electra MAX
Legacy Models

Electra 6G 960GB
Aura Pro 960GB

Aura for Mac Pro 2013

Please read all instructions below carefully before proceeding for information that may affect your specific computer.

It is always highly recommended that you backup your data. Your data must exist in multiple locations to be qualified as having a backup. Anytime a drive is being updated, upgraded or moved, there is a potential for data loss. This update is non-destructive. While OWC has updated several drives with no data loss, we strongly recommended backing up all data on the SSD before performing this update.

Instructions to verify your drive generation and firmware version.

If your OWC SSD Firmware revision contains xxxA12F0 or xxxA13F0, then xxx365A12F0 or xxx365A13F0 is the most up-to-date revision, current as of October 20, 2011.

If your OWC SSD Firmware revision contains xxxABBF0, then 603ABBF0 is the most up-to-date revision, current as of March 30, 2015.

Intel based Mac. (Please see supported models at right)
Wired USB Keyboard & Mouse
2GB or greater USB Flash Drive or Blank CD/DVD disc
OWC SSD (compatible with all OWC Mercury and Aura models)
Fully compatible with machines utilizing OWC Data Doubler
Fully compatible with iMacs that have been upgraded through OWC's iMac upgrade service

Be sure you have a backup of ALL critical data.
Verify what OWC SSD generation and firmware you are using by following the guidance in the link above.
Restore image to 2GB or greater USB Flash drive (formatted Master Boot Record and FAT) or burn image to DVD using Apple Disk Utility. Apple Support Article
Plug in the USB drive or insert the disc into the Mac with the installed SSD to be updated.
Please power down and disconnect all external storage devices attached to your system.
Reboot the system while holding down the option key.
Select the USB icon labeled "EFI Boot".
The utility will boot to a selection list, where you can choose your machine model ID. How to find your machine's model ID.
The utility can take up to 2 minutes to load.
Once loaded, review and agree to the Software License Agreement.
The utility will automatically identify your drives.
Select the drive to be updated.
If your SSD requires an update click the Update button.
After the update is complete/successful you will be prompted to Shutdown.
At this point you can power up your machine and continue typical use.

How to perform a firmware update on an OWC Solid State Drive.

Please ensure your Mac is compatible with this OWC SSD Firmware Updater by verifying your Model ID is listed below. How to find your machine's model ID.

iMac
2010 - 2011

iMac11,2

iMac11,3

iMac12,1

iMac12,2

Mac Pro
2008 - 2012

MacPro3,1

MacPro4,1

MacPro5,1

Mac mini
2008 - 2012

Macmini3,1

Macmini4,1

Macmini5,1

Macmini5,2

Macmini5,3

Macmini6,1

Macmini6,2

MacBook Air
2008 - 2012

MacBookAir2,1

MacBookAir3,1

MacBookAir3,2

MacBookAir4,1

MacBookAir4,2

MacBookAir5,1

MacBookAir5,2

MacBook
2008-2010

MacBook5,1

MacBook5,2

MacBook6,1

MacBook7,1

Macbook Pro
Retina Display

MacBookPro10,1

MacBookPro10,2

MacBook Pro
2008 - Current

MacBookPro5,1

MacBookPro5,2

MacBookPro5,3

MacBookPro5,4

MacBookPro5,5

MacBookPro6,1

MacBookPro6,2

MacBookPro7,1

MacBookPro8,1

MacBookPro8,2

MacBookPro8,3

MacBookPro9,1

MacBookPro9,2

Aura, Data Doubler, Mercury Aura, Mercury Electra and Mercury EXTREME are trademarks of New Concepts Development Corporation, registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other marks may be the trademark or registered trademark property of their owners.