How to Upgrade the Firmware of Your SSD on Your Windows PC

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How to Check SSD Model Number

The first and obvious step is to find out if you have an SSD or not. If so, then by which manufacturer? If you already know all this, skip this section. If not, here’s how to easily check your SSD’s model number.

Step 1: On your Windows PC, press theWindows + Ikeys together to openSettings. Here, selectSystemfrom the left sidebar, and then click onStorage.

Step 2: Now, scroll down and click on ‘Advanced storage settings‘. In the list of options, click on ‘Disks & volumes‘.

Step 3: This will show you a list of disks on your PC, along with the partitions created on it. Simply click onPropertiesnext to the Disk (not on the partition).

Step 4: You should now be able to see the various information about the installed drive. You can see its type next toMedia, to see whether it’s SSD or HDD. Additionally, theModel numberand/orserial numberwill be mentioned on this page.

How to Upgrade the Firmware of Your SSD

Once you know the maker of the SSD running on your PC, it’s easier to sort things out. Each SSD maker, be it Intel, Samsung, Kingston, or OCZ, has some sort of utility that will have the option to upgrade firmware. Here’s a link to some of the SSD firmware update tools by different manufacturers:

Alternatively, you can do a simple web search to find the latest firmware for your drive. You could also try a third-party tool likeSSD Tweakerfor this, but only as a last resort.

Once you’ve downloaded the tool, the instructions inside the tool are quite straightforward. Just let the tool find the latest firmware, and it will automatically update it. Once done, the tool should prompt you to reboot your PC. After that, your SSD should be updated to the latest version.

FAQs

Upgrading the firmware can enhance performance, fix bugs, and improve the overall reliability of your SSD.

Yes, upgrading the firmware usually doesn’t affect the data on the SSD. However, a backup is recommended to prevent any potential data loss.

It’s a good practice to check for firmware updates every few months or whenever you notice performance issues. Alternatively, you can follow tech news to stay up to date if a manufacturer rolls out a firmware issue to fix security issues on your SSD.

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Last updated on 28 August, 2024

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