Western Digital SN740 Solid State Drive Firmware Update
Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package contains the firmware for Western Digital SN740 PCIe Gen4 NVMe 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB, Revision 73104012. Storage firmware is a microcode that is embedded on storage devices such as hard drives or solid state drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.
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Fixes & Enhancements
- Fixed the issue where a blue screen is displayed when the system is idle. This issue occurs for the Western Digital SN740 solid state drive on Dell OptiPlex 3000 Micro Form Factor systems.
Read MoreVersion
7310.4012, A00
Release date
29 Nov 2022
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage
Importance
CriticalDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
Available formats View Important Information
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Western-Digital-SN740-Solid-State-Drive-Firmware_D5C6N_WIN64_7310.4012_A00.EXE
File Size: 14.17 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
4025871f19f79365218e71aaf5198bdf
SHA1:
a78f76638316b5e8f9af90aa3676d4023785b756
SHA-256:
ef1bd5bcbc7bd1e80d90a4284928ad69b0e1f53940e2835ba3eb857c43d04f3a
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Important Information
- It is recommended that you back up your data before performing this update. Do not interrupt your system during the firmware update process. Firmware update Installation time should take no longer than 1 minute.
- For IT admins, this update supports silent install. You can use Management Consoles or Dell tools such as Dell Command Update, SupportAssist, or Dell Business Client Catalog with Config Manager for silent installation.
- For IT admins, this update supports silent install. You can use Management Consoles or Dell tools such as Dell Command Update, SupportAssist, or Dell Business Client Catalog with Config Manager for silent installation.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11 ARM64
Windows 11 ARM64 S-Mode
Windows 11 S-Mode
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
WDC SN740 1TB PCIE NVME 2230 SSD (CLASS 35)
WDC SN740 256G PCIE NVME 2230 SSD (CLASS 35)
WDC SN740 512G PCIE NVME 2230 SSD (CLASS 35)
Installation instructions
Dell Update Package Instructions
Note 1: It is recommended to back up the data in the computer and close all open applications. It is also recommended that you connect the power cable to the computer and disconnect all external storage devices.
Note 2: Your system requires a restart after installing the firmware.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note- If the Extract button is selected instead of Install, perform the following steps to complete the update:
a. Choose the extract location.
b. Close the Dell Update Package window.
c. From a command window, change directory to the location where files were extracted and run the following command: WD73104012.exe
d. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note 1: It is recommended to back up the data in the computer and close all open applications. It is also recommended that you connect the power cable to the computer and disconnect all external storage devices.
Note 2: Your system requires a restart after installing the firmware.
Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.
Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
Note- If the Extract button is selected instead of Install, perform the following steps to complete the update:
a. Choose the extract location.
b. Close the Dell Update Package window.
c. From a command window, change directory to the location where files were extracted and run the following command: WD73104012.exe
d. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.
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