SanDisk X300 Series SSD Firmware Update

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This package provides the SanDisk X300 Series Firmware Update and is supported on Alienware, Inspiron, Latitude, Optiplex, Precision and XPS models that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed issue encountered in some system where drive was lost during cold boot
- Fixed issue encountered in some system where drive was not detected during download process

Enhancement:
- Improved the handling of COMRESET during COMWAKE process
- Improvements to Data Recovery
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Version

X3542012, A01

Release date

12 Jan 2016

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Storage

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: SanDiskSSDUpdater_X3542012_ZPE.exe
File Size: 3.16 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
fb2ccb15df4654a38429d0b2c0a16ae3
SHA1:
f6186e03ae966447c8e9ed1167a01c67bc958b64
SHA-256:
0ca8c418b417494608075cdc568fd7a6c7c64fba2c19e6b80a51449d93187363

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1. Please backup data in the SSD, or at least make copies of all important files stored in the SSD before executing this firmware update.
2. No data loss is expected if the firmware update is executed properly according to the update instructions.
3. Data loss or system malfunction may result if the firmware update process is interrupted for any reason.
4. This firmware update shall be executed entirely at your own risk.
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SanDisk X300 Series SSD
1. Save the SanDisk SSD Updater executable file in a folder or directory on the target system.
2. Double click on the executable file to launch the application. Administrator rights will be required to perform this step.
3. The tool will scan the system and list all supported and detected SanDisk SSDs. If an SSD is not listed, click on the Refresh icon to rescan the system. If a Refresh fails to detect the SSD, check the SATA connection and try again.
If a supported target SSD is not detected, the SanDisk SSD Updater Tool will list the supported SSD models and firmware versions.
4. Select the drive that needs to be updated by clicking on the drive name.
5. Details about the drive will be shown on the right panel. The firmware update will be allowed for targeted models and firmware versions of SanDisk SSDs.
6. Click Update Firmware to start the firmware update.
7. A warning message will be displayed. Click Cancel to return to the drive list page, or click Update Firmware to continue.
8. After a successful firmware update, the host system and drive must be powered off to activate the new firmware.
9. Relaunch the application after powering up the host system to confirm that the firmware is up to date on the target drive.

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