Seagate Barracuda ST3500620AS 500GB LF S2 HDD 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 provides the Windows based Seagate Barracuda ST3500620AS 500GB LF S2 HDD Firmware Update and is supported on the Precision T3500/T5500/390/T7500, Vostro Desktop 200 and OptiPlex 960 that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP and Vista.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Not Applicable
Enhancements
- Enhanced performance and reliability
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Enhancements
- Enhanced performance and reliability
Version
DE13, A01
Release date
06 Mar 2012
Download Type
Hardware
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: ZipPack External
File Name: R213715.exe
File Size: 2.32 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:
6f138e7ee081fa3c710514b43bd25ae4
SHA1:
20132b72c39084d3f35381e3f1bbd0ffb90942e4
SHA-256:
Not available
File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: BR213715.exe
File Size: 1.03 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, then 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:
4a410001b9b0c9b12dffb0620e5b4251
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
Not available
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
1. Please do not interrupt the firmware update sequence.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, 32-bit
Windows Vista, 64-bit
Windows XP
Windows XP, 64-bit
Applies to
ST3500620AS 500GB LF S2 HDD
Installation instructions
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop.
2. The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\TMCVP". (Where 'TMCVP' is the name of the file to be downloaded). Write down this path so the executable (I.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window appears.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\TMCVP" (where 'TMCVP' isthe name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS *
* Please note that if your drive is connected to an add-in or onboard controller designated for SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) then you will need to connect your drives to the onboard SATA controller to perform the update. *
(PLEASE DON'T INTERRUPT THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS)
For Bootable Diskette:
1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (BR213715.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Choose "Continue" in the next window to create a bootable floppy.
4. Close all applications and restart system.
5. Press F12 and insert the floppy disk containing the firmware update.
6. Select boot from Floppy.
7. The Seagate Firmware Update will start automatically.
8. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Seagate ST3500620AS.
9. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
10. Remove the floppy diskette and power off your system.
11. Power on your system to continue normal operation.
For Bootable CD option
1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (R213715.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location.
4. Refer to your CD burning application instructions to create a bootable CD using the provided file "C:\DELL\Drivers\R213715\CD Image\Seagate Utility.ISO".
5. Restart your system.
6. Press F12 and insert the CD containing the firmware update.
7. Select boot from CD/DVD.
8. The Seagate utility will start automatically.
9. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Seagate ST3500620AS.
10. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
11. Remove the CD and power off your PC.
12. Power on your PC to continue normal operation.
For Bootable USB key option
1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (R213715.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location.
4. The files are located in "C:\DELL\Drivers\R213715\Files" directory.
5. Add the files to your bootable USB key.
6. Restart your system.
7. Insert your USB key containing the firmware update.
8. Press F12 and choose boot from USB
9. The Seagate utility will start automatically.
10. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Seagate ST3500620AS.
11. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
12. Remove the Bootable Media and power off your system.
Reboot will be required
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop.
2. The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\TMCVP". (Where 'TMCVP' is the name of the file to be downloaded). Write down this path so the executable (I.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window appears.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\TMCVP" (where 'TMCVP' isthe name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS *
* Please note that if your drive is connected to an add-in or onboard controller designated for SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) then you will need to connect your drives to the onboard SATA controller to perform the update. *
(PLEASE DON'T INTERRUPT THE FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCESS)
For Bootable Diskette:
1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (BR213715.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Choose "Continue" in the next window to create a bootable floppy.
4. Close all applications and restart system.
5. Press F12 and insert the floppy disk containing the firmware update.
6. Select boot from Floppy.
7. The Seagate Firmware Update will start automatically.
8. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Seagate ST3500620AS.
9. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
10. Remove the floppy diskette and power off your system.
11. Power on your system to continue normal operation.
For Bootable CD option
1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (R213715.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location.
4. Refer to your CD burning application instructions to create a bootable CD using the provided file "C:\DELL\Drivers\R213715\CD Image\Seagate Utility.ISO".
5. Restart your system.
6. Press F12 and insert the CD containing the firmware update.
7. Select boot from CD/DVD.
8. The Seagate utility will start automatically.
9. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Seagate ST3500620AS.
10. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
11. Remove the CD and power off your PC.
12. Power on your PC to continue normal operation.
For Bootable USB key option
1. Perform a full backup of your data.
2. Click on the (R213715.EXE) file and select "RUN" then "RUN" again.
3. Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location.
4. The files are located in "C:\DELL\Drivers\R213715\Files" directory.
5. Add the files to your bootable USB key.
6. Restart your system.
7. Insert your USB key containing the firmware update.
8. Press F12 and choose boot from USB
9. The Seagate utility will start automatically.
10. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Seagate ST3500620AS.
11. Once completed, a message indicating process completion will appear.
12. Remove the Bootable Media and power off your system.
Reboot will be required
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