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    Samsung SSD Magician User Manual Rev 3.0
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    Electronics makes no warranty, whether express or implied, with respect to anything found herein. Trademarks and Service Marks The Samsung Logo is the trademark of Samsung Electronics. Adobe is a trademark and Adobe Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other company
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    System Requirements ...6 CHAPTER 2...8 2.1 HOW TO USE SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN ...9 Installing Samsung SSD Magician...9 Samsung SSD Magician Basics ...10 System Information ...11 Performance Benchmark...12 Performance Optimization ...13 OS Optimization ...15 Firmware Update ...16 Secure Erase ...17 Over
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    ERASE UTILITY...44 Starting DOS SSD Application ...44 CHAPTER 5 ...47 5.1 LIMITATIONS ...48 General Limitations ...48 Firmware Update Utility Limitations ...48 Secure Erase Utility Limitations ...48 APPENDIX ...50 6.1 APPENDIX ...51 Troubleshooting ...51 Firmware Update Utility ...51 Secure Erase
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    Chapter 1 Preparation 5
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    user's system and SSD product, Samsung SSD Magician also supports advanced features, like SSD performance management, benchmarking for optimum performance, new firmware updates, etc. Cautions 1. Samsung SSD Magician software is only for Samsung SSD 470 Series and SSD 830 Series products and is not
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    Software Requirements − Windows XP with SP3 or above (32bit or 64bit) − Internet Explorer 7 or above − Windows 7 Standard AHCI drivers, or AHCI drivers from your PC's chipset manufacturer − Acrobat Reader 8.0 or above 7
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    Chapter 2 Using SSD Magician 8
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    2.1 How to Use Samsung SSD Magician Installing Samsung SSD Magician 1. Install the SSD Magician software from the Samsung Manual CD included in the package with your SSD. You may also download the Samsung SSD Magician software at www.samsung.com/ssd. Please note where you save the file, as you will
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    Samsung SSD Magician Basics Start the Samsung SSD Magician Software Start the SSD Magician Software by clicking the [SAMSUNG SSD MAGICIAN] icon created on the desktop or the shortcut on the Quick Launch toolbar. At the main screen, select a feature to use. You may also find the Samsung SSD Magician
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    " displays information about the OS and the main hardware components. "Disk Summary" displays information about the disk itself, such as model name, serial number, manufacturer, firmware version, disk capacity, and S.M.A.R.T information. 11
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    , and random write and compares the current performance results with past results. Caution: Running the Performance Benchmark test too frequently may shorten SSD lifespan. Samsung suggests that the Performance Benchmark test be run no more than once a day. For previous Performance Optimization and
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    natively, so this feature is less necessary for Windows 7 Users. Those using Windows XP, which does not support TRIM, should run this feature regularly to keep their SSD in top shape. Of course, Windows 7 users can use Performance Optimization as well if they wish to force Garbage Collection and
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    NOTE: For best SSD performance, check that AHCI mode is turned on for the PC. This setting is available in the BIOS. For previous Performance Optimization and Benchmark results, click the icon. Select any two entries from the list in "performance test history" and click the [Compare] button to view
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    for traditional HDDs. The OS Optimization menu provides options to optimize the OS for working with an SSD to improve system performance and maximize SSD lifetime. This feature will check system settings to determine how they will affect the SSD and recommend which features to enable or disable. 15
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    Firmware Update The Firmware Update menu is used to update the SSD to the latest firmware provided by Samsung. Firmware updates may include improvements in SSD performance, compatibility, user environment, etc. Refer to "Chapter 3" for more details. 16
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    first is a quick Secure Erase of a secondary drive, such as when the SSD is the 2nd drive and is connected using either SATA or eSATA. This can OS. This must be completed with a DOS-bootable USB Drive. To see full instructions on how to use the Secure Erase feature, refer to Chapter 4. Caution: It
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    (TRIM and Garbage Collection) in the background during idle time, allowing the SSD Controller to prepare free blocks for the OS to use in the future. Because the SSD performs best when writing to free blocks, the result is a better user experience through reduced wait time. Samsung recommends
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    of the 470 Series SSD models below and 830 Series SSDs, you can install Norton Ghost from the CD that came in your box or by downloading it from Samsung's website at www.samsung.com/ssd. 64GB 128GB 256GB Qualifying 470 Series SSDs Basic Model Upgrade Kit Note MZ-5PA064B MZ-5PA064C Paper box
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    -language versions of the Norton Ghost software in both .ISO format and as simple setup files. You can also find more information about Symantec online support and your local call centers. Check this section to get user manuals and other support. 20
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    Chapter 3 Firmware Update 21
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    : Samsung 470 Series SSDs do not support Windows-based firmware updates. If you have a Samsung 470 Series SSD, please skip to Section 3.3 for instructions on how to update your firmware using the DOS-based firmware update utility. There are two ways to update the firmware for your Samsung 830 Series
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    update. System Requirements The Samsung Firmware Utility is a DOS-based application. Be sure to check if the following requirements are satisfied before installing and using this product. Hardware Requirements - Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830
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    -based Firmware Update Samsung SSD 830 Series owners can update their firmware without the DOS utility by using the Windows-based firmware solution provided by SSD Magician. Updating Firmware with the WindowsBased Firmware Utility To update the firmware using the Windows-based firmware utility
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    4. Click the [Browse] button and locate the firmware update image that you saved to your computer. The folder will contain DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files and will be found in the folder you specified during the download process. In the example below, the update was saved to a folder titled "FW." 25
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    5. Click [Start] and choose [YES] from the popup window. 6. The firmware update process will begin. Choose [OK] when the confirmation message is displayed. 26
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    Firmware Update Utility Basics The "Samsung Solid State Drive (SSD) Firmware Update Utility" (hereinafter called Firmware Utility) enables users to update the firmware on specific Samsung SSD's connected to the computer. This Firmware Utility supports only the Samsung 470 Series and 830 Series SSDs
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    ] and choose [Yes] if you agree to the warning. 4. Create a DOS Boot Disk for the Firmware Update. A. Select the "Bootable USB drive" radial button under the "Firmware update solution" header. B. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer. Please wait a few moments for the computer
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    5. Find the Firmware Update Image by selecting the folder that contains the latest firmware data files (DSRD.enc and MAX.enc files). The file will be found in the folder you specified during the download process. In the example below, the download was saved to a folder titled "FW." 29
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    6. Select the check box "Make USB Disk Bootable" in order to make the USB disk DOS bootable. 7. When the Firmware Update message box is displayed, please read the contents. If you agree, check the box and click [Yes] to proceed. 30
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    8. Click the [Start] button and wait for the process to complete. 31
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    9. When the startup disk creation is completed, the message "USB disk solution created successfully. Restart the PC and boot from USB to initiate the Firmware Update procedure" will be displayed. Click [OK] to complete the process. 32
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    Firmware Utility CAUTION: The following instructions are based on the assumption that a startup disk for DOS, the Samsung SSD Firmware Update Utility software, and the firmware to set up your computer BIOS, please check the user manual of your computer system or motherboard. 2. Restart the computer
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    3. The Firmware Update Utility will launch automatically. 4. Press [Y] if you read and accept the disclaimer and warning. 5. This utility will automatically scan for connected SSDs and display a list of detected disks. Press [Y] to confirm the firmware update process. 34
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    35
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    6. A confirmation message with the updated firmware version will be displayed. 7. After a few seconds, the software will either automatically close or may register the next SSD, if one is present. NOTE: If the firmware is already updated on the SSD, then the user will be notified with the following
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    Chapter 4 Secure Erase 37
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    operation that permanently deletes all data on a Samsung SSD. Cautions 1. The DOS-based Samsung Secure Erase Utility supports the Samsung SSD 470 Series and the SSD 830 Series only. If you use another model of Samsung SSD, please check www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor. If you have
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    ). Check that you have the following required items before installing and using the DOS SSD Secure Erase UTIL. Hardware Requirements - Samsung SSD 470 Series (MZ-5PA064, MZ-5PA128, MZ-5PA256 Models) or Samsung SSD 830 Series (all models) - USB Flash Disk (Minimum 10 MB capacity, for those using the
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    refer to Section 4.3. To erase a Samsung SSD that is acting as a secondary drive: 1. Select the SSD from the list of available drives. Erasable instructions below to power OFF/ON your SSD: 1. Open your computer case to gain physical access to the SSD. 2. Disconnect the cables attached to the SSD
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    the Secure Erase Utility Follow the steps below: 1. If you haven't already done so, install the Samsung SSD Magician application on your Windows PC. 2. Start the SSD Magician application. The Samsung SSD Magician Software should be installed in the "All Programs" section of the Start Menu. 3. Click
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    USB port on your computer. Please wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the device. 6. From the "Select Disk" dropdown list, Select your SSD 7. Select the [Browse] button next to the "Select USB Bootable Disk" heading and select the USB drive you connected to your computer. 8. Select the
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    10. Click the [Start] button. A progress bar will display. NOTE: The [Start] button will be disabled and USB boot disk creation will start. 11. Once the bootable disk creation process is complete, the message "USB disk solution created successfully. Restart the PC and boot from USB to initiate the
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    entire Secure Erase Utility installation process as instructed in the section beginning on page 35. Starting DOS SSD Application Warning: The Secure Erase Utility up your computer BIOS, please check the user manual of your computer system or motherboard. 2. Boot the Laptop/PC in DOS mode from the
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    and boot from the USB disk (a cold reboot). Restarting from Windows (a warm reboot) does not always initiate the USB disk at startup. 3. The DOS SSD application is launched automatically. 4. After reading the disclaimer, Press [Y] to accept and continue. 5. The application scans for any connected
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    Secure Erase, the confirmation message "Secure Erase is successful" displays. 10. After few seconds, the application will either close or move on to the next SSD (if another SSD drive exists). 46
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    Chapter 5 Limitations 47
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    is removed by force or if Samsung SSD Magician is abnormally terminated during Performance Optimization or Performance Benchmarking, the data on the SSD may be lost or the SSD itself may suffer physical damage. Firmware Update Utility Limitations 1. If your SSD(s) is/are configured in RAID mode, the
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    After executing the Secure Erase Utility, you can reconfigure RAID mode in the BIOS. 2. The Secure Erase feature may not be supported in AHCI mode with some AMD chipsets. In this case, please change AHCI mode to IDE mode in the BIOS and then run Secure Erase.
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    Appendix Troubleshooting 50
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    Troubleshooting Firmware Update Utility Q 1: Why doesn't the Firmware Update Utility automatically launch when I boot from a USB disk into DOS? A1: There are a number of reasons why this could happen, but the problem is easily remedied by following the steps below: 1. If the Samsung SSD Firmware
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    firmware update type. If the power OFF/ON process is displayed, press [Y] to confirm. NOTE: To Power OFF/ON the SSD this could happen, but the problem is easily remedied by following SAMSUNG folder (directory). Perform the following steps. Please do NOT include the quotation marks. A. Type "cd samsung
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    be asked to power the drive OFF/ON. If the power OFF/ON process is displayed, press [Y] to confirm. NOTE: To Power OFF/ON the SSD, you must open the computer case to gain physical access to the drive. Disconnect its power cable, wait a few seconds, and reconnect the power cable
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    Glossary 54
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    PATA (Parallel ATA). It is a standard for connecting internal storage devices (HDD, CD-ROM, etc.) to PCs. manual, the boot disk is a USB Flash Drive that allows the computer to restart in DOS mode. In this case, it also includes the Samsung SSD Secure Erase Utility or the Samsung SSD Firmware Update
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    Samsung SSD Magician helps format to use in updating the SSD's firmware or performing a secure erase. Firmware Firmware the SSD. Garbage interface standard for connecting internal storage devices (HDD, HDDs or CD-ROM drives are supported by the IDE type interface. by the SSD controller. The SSD will
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    , SSDs, etc.). It supports fast data transfers and provides functionality such as Hot Plugging and NCQ. SSD Solid State Drives, or SSDs, are Unplug the SSD from the system, wait a few seconds, and then plug the SSD back into the system. TRIM TRIM is a facility by which the OS can notify the SSD when
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    old data.. Samsung's SSD Magician software can run the TRIM command at supported by the BIOS, the USB drive should be formatted as a bootable disk and copied with the basic system files (kernel) necessary for DOS booting. Instructions for creating a USB Booting Disk are available in this User Manual
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    www.samsung.com/ssd 5A9ll brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Design and contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. ©2011 Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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