Cadencia Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I notice you have backed off with the X256 firmware. OK, it didn't work for me, anyway. Do you have any expectation of changing this position in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I notice you have backed off with the X256 firmware. OK, it didn't work for me, anyway. Do you have any expectation of changing this position in the future?The X256 1.1 firmware IS the 2.0 firmware for the other versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadencia Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 If that's true, I am pleased - my SSDs have been supporting TRIM all along, and all my concerns have been unfounded. I think it would be nice to have it confirmed by a Corsair rep. Is it new knowledge, or something I've just missed whilst trawling the forum? I've been following pretty assiduously over the past few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Don't think I've seen it on the forum, but I got that straight from RG right before I posted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodarama Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 RAM Guy, Thanks, I appreciate the help! V/r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon68 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hi RAM GUY and Yellowbeard, I just re-read the FAQ on the X-series on this forum. Shouldn't you update the current firmware version? It still says that the latest version is firmware v1.0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 9, 2010 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 9, 2010 Done thanks for the reminder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkguset Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 I have not seen anywhere in the guide mentioning the pins (jumpers) at the back of the SSD. Does it need to be closed for the update, or we do not even need to care for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowbeard Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 No, the pins are not part of this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkguset Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Done thanks for the reminder! There is also firmware 2.1 out now (update the thread again? lol). I just received my X64 yesterday and it states fw 2.1, 100% health and TRIM support on CrystalDisk! Awesome! I would also like to commend you for your quick responses and forum support! Getting the upgrade tool out there, even in beta form was a very good decision, do not regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 There is also firmware 2.1 out now (update the thread again? lol). Yes Versions 1.1 or 2.1 is the same as 1.0 or 2.0 version just a slightly different BOM or Build. But the firmware version is the same. Already covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipo Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Hello The pictures in front of the Thread are a little bit tricky the "lower case" is Up and the "upper case" is lower. I Think this is the reasoon why i can´t update my ssd with upper.exe wich is downloadable in first and the lower.exe in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giga Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 im abit confused here, i have 1.0 on my x-256 what firmware should i get then i can only see upper/lower case for 32g-128g on this guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 chipo: Yes, the order of the pictures are different than the order of the links, but the links are still clearly labeled, so it's a moot point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart1 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I think it will be more on-topic to post this question in this thread than in the "success or failure" thread. Having failed to update my X128, I have returned it for a factory reflash. All being well I expect to get it back in the next 3-10 days. I understand from earlier in this thread that it will be returned to me without data (that's OK, I wiped it with the Acronis cloning utility when I imaged its contents to the spinning drive). My question is whether the drive will be returned to me in optimum condition, or should I do something else to wipe it or prepare it before using Acronis to re-image the contents of the boot drive? Please understand I'm not implying anything derogatory about Corsair here, just that all this wiping vs deleting stuff is new territory for me. Any suggestions gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 24, 2010 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 24, 2010 Stewart1, No problem at all, and I would suggest that you use Parted Magic to wipe the drive then quick format it and then test it with ATTO. The update will not align the partition so you must still go through that process as if it were a new drive especially if you did not use Parted magic, HDD Erase, or G-Parted to wipe the drive. I have not done any testing with ATTO's wipe utility so I am not sure if its destructive for SSD's or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart1 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks RG. Is there a thread anywhere with instructions for "aligning the partition"? Edit: had a look around the forums and people seem to be saying that alignment is not necessary with Win 7. Confused now. Edit again: Unless someone tells me otherwise, I intend to try this, from RG's advice to another user: I would suggest using Acronis to make and image of the drive (if you are using Windows) then use Parted magic to Wipe the drive under tools select Erase Disk and Secure Erase and then, install the drive on the system you will be using it as a second HDD and format it with the QUICK Option Only and 4K Allocation then test it with Atto again to be sure its running properly then delete the partition and image the drive back to its original image and you are done. I am assuming from this and from other comments that Windows 7 will take care of the "alignment". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Employees RAM GUY Posted March 26, 2010 Corsair Employees Share Posted March 26, 2010 Stewart1 Windows 7 should not have any issues with SSD's but you can format the drive with 4K or 32K allocation and it will be aligned. Or just let it do it automatically but only with Windows 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienwareALX Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Where am I going wrong? I'm booting from Win98SE and selecting start computer with cdrom support. At which point I change the drive letter to the USB drive and run lower32 (what I need to run for my drive). It asks me if I want to find the drive, I press Y. It finds the drive, num 1 a 32gb corsair X32 rev 1.0. I tell it to flash by putting 1 in and it says "Firmware download failed GOOD BYE !" WTF? It's not even attempting to flash the drive and the drive is working fine as I am on it now running Vista. Just tried again and I think it worked.I switched the SSD to another channel.. I have to grab Crystal again to see if the firmware is on there as my other drive is disconnected.. Ooo ! nice one.. It seems to have worked :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinpowers36 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Dear RAM GUY respectively Yellowbeard, after all the problems and the issues regarding the X128 Firmware update I lost track on what is going to happen with the firmware update tool for the X-series SSDs. I am completely lost. Does Corsair still work on an official update procedure for the X-Series SSDs or is the only way in the end to go through the pains taking update process as mentioned here or getting directly an RMA from Corsair to flash the drive at the manufacturing side? Sorry if this question sounds stupid or may have posted somewhere else, however I am not sure if I should react now with my two SSD or better wait and see what's on the horizon? Thanks for your support! Rgds Austin BTW: You guys are doing an icredible job. I have to put my great respect to you. From someone, which knows to be in support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pompi Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 I have a Corsair CMFSSD-128D1 drive, bought in last year october. I use it under Windows 7 as the system drive in a Lenovo notebook. The CrystalDiskInfo and the IndilinxSSDStatus Tool said it is 1.0 but Trim is enabled (see the screenshots). Do I need to upgrade? CrystalDiskInfo Screenshot IndilinxSSDstatus Screenshot Thank You! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart1 Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I think this has been dealt with elsewhere on this forum, but I can't remember where. With 1.0 CrystalDiskInfo will report TRIM as enabled, but that is misleading and the firmware will not actually support it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronpeck Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I updated the info in the first post. One of our engineers passed this on to me yesterday. New here how can I tell what firmware is installed in my SSD.. been a bit concernd re the speed and a couple of months ago I wyped the SSD an reinstalled from backup.. speed seemed to increase..Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wired Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 New here how can I tell what firmware is installed in my SSD.. been a bit concernd re the speed and a couple of months ago I wyped the SSD an reinstalled from backup.. speed seemed to increase..ThanksSee the first post for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronpeck Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Thanks..Firmware 1.1.. seems Ok on the specs..win7 reports it as 6.9..? is this the best a SSD can do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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