ocz toolbox firmware update guide 3-09-2012 windows consumer

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WARNING:

1) Flashing your SSD should not result in data loss. However, OCZ recommends you back up your data as a precaution before proceeding.

2) OCZ Toolbox does not support firmware updates of SATA III SSDs that are running as the primary drive (Vertex 3, Vertex 3 Max IOPS, Agility 3, Solid 3, RevoDrive 3, RevoDrive 3 X2, Octane, Octane S2, and Petrol). Please install the SSD as a secondary drive when updating the firmware. AN alternative firmware update method is utilizing a standalone Linux distribution (booting off the CD/USB) to update the primary SSD. See “Updating your firmware with a drive that cannot be updated as a primary drive” section for more details.

3) The SATA controller must be set to AHCI mode in the bios to utilize the Toolbox.

4) We recommend using Microsoft AHCI drivers for the Toolbox to be properly recognized.

5) Updating your firmware with the Toolbox is not supported under Windows XP.

6) Always download the latest OCZ Toolbox version from: http://www.ocztechnology.com/ssd_tools/

7) An internet connection is required fro the firmware update.

Our firmware updates are designed to enhance the performance of your drive . If you would like to update the firmware on your drive to the latest officially released version, this guide explains the proper procedure for Windows. You can check the firmware version number in the device manager or BIOS.

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SSD Toolbox/Firmware Update Guide for Windows

SUPPORTED SSDs: • SATA III 6Gb/s: Vertex 3, Vertex 3 Max IOPS, Agility 3, Solid 3, Synapse Cache, Octane*, and Petrol*

• SATA II 3Gb/s: Vertex 2, Vertex 2 Pro, Vertex 2 EX, Vertex LE, Agility 2 and Octane S2

•PCIe: RevoDrive 3, RevoDrive 3 X2 and RevoDrive Hybrid

*Octane and Petrol are destructive firmware flashes. Proceeding with a firmware update will result in complete loss of data on the SSD.

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Select your drive:

Once a drive is selected, the Tools, Security, and Details buttons will become available.

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Inside the zip file, there will be a single EXE file; no installation is necessary. The file can be unzipped to the desktop. If running Windows 7 or Vista, you must run the program as an Administrator. Unless UAC (User Account Control) is disabled in Windows 7/Vista, simply being logged in on an Administrative account is not enough, you MUST right click the file and click “Run as Administrator”. Alternatively, you can right click and choose properties, then tell the program to always run as an Administrator under compatibility. You should see a screen similar to the one shown below:

Begin Here:


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Note: An internet connection is required for firmware update.

To update your firmware, select the “Tools” menu. Click on “Update Firmware” and the process will begin automatically (there will not be any kind of dialog pop up). There will most likely be a warning about internet access as Toolbox is attempting to make an outside connection to download the firmware. Please allow this connection for the update to run properly. In the lower left hand corner of the Toolbox windows you should see the progress of the update and then receive the firmware download complete message.

Updating your firmware:

Once the firmware update is complete, select the “Drives” menu and select your drive again to verify you have successfully updated to the latest firmware revision. Note: There may be a pause as the drive finishes its “reset” command that was issued after the firmware flash.

Firmware updating is now complete.



Updating your firmware with a drive that cannot be updated as a primary drive:

OCZ Toolbox does not support firmware updates of SATA III 6Gbp/s SSDs that are running as the primary drive (Vertex 3, Vertex 3 Max IOPS, Agility 3, Solid 3, RevoDrive 3,RevoDrive 3 X2, Octane, Octane S2, and Petrol).


An alternative method is to utilize the standalone Linux distribution designed specifically for firmware updates of OCZ products. Please download the standalone Linux distribution from the following link:

http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?99275-NEW!-Bootable-Linux-based-tools-for-OCZ-SSD-s

http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?89670-Tools-for-OCZ-SandForce-Driven-SSD-s





















Secure erasing your drive:

The Toolbox also features the ability to secure erase your drive. Note: All data will be erased and the drive/NAND will be reset to a “fresh out of Box” state. This function is still dependent on the system you are using it on. Some chipsets/BIOS will have the drive in a frozen state. Normally, a reboot will clear this state, but this not always the case.

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1. To secure erase your drive, select the ‘Security” menu , then click “Secure Erase”.


2. A pop up warning will appear as seen below, reminding you a system reboot is required to

complete the secure erase process. Click “OK”.


3. A popup warning will appear as seen below, warning you that all data will be lost. To Secure Erase the drive, click “OK”.

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You will then see the completion of the Secure Erase.

You MUST reboot your system for the erase to complete.



Viewing Smart Attributes:

1. To view the Smart Data from you drive, select the ‘Details” menu, then click “SMART Data”.

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The Smart Data can be seen below:



Viewing Data Attributes:

1. To view your device data, select the ‘Details” menu, then click “Identify Data”.

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The Device Data can be seen below:




At OCZ we have one primary goal, and it is to make sure that every customer is 100% satisfied. If you should have any questions during or after the installation process, please contact our industry-leading support department: Phone: 1 (800) 459-1816 Online: www.ocztechnology.com/NewTicket.html 24 Hour Support: www.ocztechnologyforum.com

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