Samsung MZ-7PC128N User Manual
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- Page 1 Samsung SSD Magician User Manual Rev 3.0...
- Page 2 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 and product names may be...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.1 H SSD M ........................9 OW TO AMSUNG AGICIAN 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 .................................. - Page 4 4.3 P DOS- ....................41 REPARING THE BASED ECURE RASE TILITY Creating a DOS-Bootable USB Drive containing the Secure Erase Utility ........... 41 4.4 U ..........................44 SING THE ECURE RASE TILITY Starting DOS SSD Application ..........................44 CHAPTER 5 ..............................47 5.1 L ..................................
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Page 5: Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Preparation... -
Page 6: 1.1 Product Overview
Series and SSD 830 Series products and is not recommended for use with other products. 2. Samsung Electronics is not liable for any data loss or other damages that may occur while using the software. 3. Samsung is not able to provide any data restoration service in the event of data loss. -
Page 7: Software Requirements
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... -
Page 8: Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Using SSD Magician... -
Page 9: How To Use Samsung Ssd Magician
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. -
Page 10: Samsung Ssd Magician Basics
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 Software in the “All Programs” folder of the Windows Start Menu. -
Page 11: System Information
System Information The System Information menu shows information about your PC and the disk(s) connected to it. “System Summary” 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. -
Page 12: Performance Benchmark
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 Benchmark results, click the icon. -
Page 13: Performance Optimization
Performance Optimization NOTE: Windows 7 supports TRIM 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 TRIM to run at a particular time rather than in the background. - Page 14 Caution: Never remove the SSD during the Performance Optimization process. It may result in data loss, damage, or malfunction of the SSD. 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.
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Page 15: Os Optimization
OS Optimization Most operating systems are optimized 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. -
Page 16: Firmware Update
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. -
Page 17: Secure Erase
Secure Erase The Secure Erase feature provides the option to delete all data on an SSD in a way that it can never be recovered, restoring the SSD to its original performance. There are two kinds of Secure Erase procedure. The first is a quick Secure Erase of a secondary drive, such as when the SSD is the 2 drive and is connected using either SATA or eSATA. -
Page 18: Over Provisioning
Samsung recommends allocating 7~10% of the total volume of your SSD for Over Provisioning space. Over Provisioning space is displayed as unallocated space (or an unallocated partition) in the Windows Disk Management program. -
Page 19: Disk Clone
Disk Clone The latest Samsung 470 series SSDs and all 830 Series SSDs come with a full version of Norton Ghost to handle disk cloning. If you have one of the SSD packages that came bundled with Norton Ghost, please see the separate “Norton Ghost – Data Migration” User Manual, available in the Site Link section of SSD Magician, for detailed instructions on how to use this feature. -
Page 20: Site Link
Site Link The Site Link menu provides links to multi-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. -
Page 21: Chapter 3
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Page 22: 3.1 Firmware Update Basics
SSD may be permanently damaged or rendered inoperable. 4. Samsung does not take any liability for any kind of data loss that may occur while the Samsung Firmware Utility is running. It is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with these Firmware... -
Page 23: System Requirements
NOTE: The firmware update is not mandatory for those who encounter no problem with installing and using their Samsung SSD product. Therefore, it is up to the user whether or not to execute the firmware update. System Requirements The Samsung Firmware Utility is a DOS-based application. -
Page 24: Windows-Based Firmware Update
Windows-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 Windows- Based Firmware Utility To update the firmware using the Windows-based firmware utility, follow these steps: 1. - Page 25 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.”...
- Page 26 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.
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Page 27: Dos-Based Firmware Update Utility Basics
Creating a Boot Disk for the Firmware Update 1. If you have not already done so, install the Samsung SSD Magician software. 2. Run the Samsung SSD Magician software. The Samsung SSD Magician software should be installed in the “All Programs”... - Page 28 3. Click on [FW update] 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 to recognize the device.
- Page 29 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.”...
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 8. Click the [Start] button and wait for the process to complete.
- Page 32 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.
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Page 33: Updating The Firmware With The Dos 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 data file are correctly installed on the USB Flash Drive. Please refer to the steps above if you are unsure of how to prepare a USB Drive for this process. - Page 34 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.
- Page 36 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 message.
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Page 38: 4.1 Secure Erase Basics
Samsung SSDs connected to a PC or Laptop. The Samsung Secure Erase Utility supports the Samsung SSD 470 Series and SSD 830 Series only and should be used with the Samsung SSD Magician software to minimize user interaction during erasure. -
Page 39: System Requirements
SSD may be permanently damaged or rendered inoperable. Samsung does not take any liability for data loss resulting from running the Samsung Secure Erase Utility. In addition, no data restoration services are available through Samsung. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with these Secure Erase instructions before executing a Secure Erase. -
Page 40: Windows-Based Secure Erase
If you wish to perform a Secure Erase on your primary drive (the drive containing your OS), please 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 drives will have a “[Non OS Disk]”... -
Page 41: Preparing The Dos-Based Secure Erase Utility
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 the [Secure Erase] button in the menu for the Samsung SSD Magician application. - Page 42 4. A warning message is displayed to backup any important data before proceeding. Press the [Yes] button to continue. 5. Insert a USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer. Please wait a few moments for the computer to recognize the device. 6.
- Page 43 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 Secure Erase feature”...
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Page 44: Using The Secure Erase Utility
to complete the process, and shut down the PC. 4.4 Using the Secure Erase Utility IMPORTANT: The following section assumes that the Secure Erase Utility has been properly installed. Before proceeding, be sure to successfully complete the entire Secure Erase Utility installation process as instructed in the section beginning on page 35. - Page 45 NOTE: Turn your computer OFF 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.
- Page 46 7. Press the ` key to begin the Secure Erase. 8. The Secure Erase process will start. The message “Erasing..” is displayed. Please do not disturb the system during the erase process. 9. Upon Successful Completion of Secure Erase, the confirmation message “Secure Erase is successful”...
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Page 47: Chapter 5
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Page 48: 5.1 Limitations
To remedy this, install the latest version of the AMD AHCI driver or use the standard AHCI driver provided with Windows 7. 3. If the SSD 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. - Page 49 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. After Secure Erase is complete, you can reconfigure AHCI mode in the BIOS.
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Page 50: Appendix
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Page 51: Appendix
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 Update Utility does not start automatically after restarting the computer, you may be presented with a DOS screen: Because the Boot Priority has been set to use the USB drive first, the USB disk is detected as drive C. -
Page 52: Secure Erase Utility
Because the Boot Priority has been set to the USB drive first, the USB disk is detected as drive C. The executable files and data files for the Secure Erase Utility are stored in the SAMSUNG folder (directory). Perform the following steps. Please do NOT include the quotation marks. - Page 53 C. Type “seguiO” and press [ENTER]. 2. In some cases, you will 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.
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Page 54: Glossary
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Page 55: Lossary
Within the context of this 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 Utility. -
Page 56: Garbage Collection
Its small size and simplicity allow it to be easily installed on devices like UBS Flash disks, like the one Samsung SSD Magician helps format to use in updating the SSD’s firmware or performing a secure erase. -
Page 57: Sata Interface
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. RAID RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. RAID technology provides increased storage functionality and reliability. -
Page 58: Wear Leveling
SSD know which data is now free. TRIM allows the OS to inform the SSD which data are no longer valid, allowing the SSD to skip over invalid data when performing Garbage Collection instead of moving around old data.. Samsung’s SSD Magician software can run the TRIM command at the user’s discretion. - Page 59 All 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.