Intel SSD Firmware Update

If you need to update the firmware on your Intel 540S SSD, please follow these instructions.

Symptoms of out of date firmware: BSOD, SSD not detected, Unable to image drive, sits at Windows loading screen but does not boot in to OS.

System Preparation :

• As a precaution, perform a backup of all your data to ensure no data is lost during the firmware update process

• Do not unplug power at any time during the firmware update

• Use only native SATA ports to perform upgrade. Do NOT use third party controllers

• Notebook users, please use AC power to prevent any power loss during firmware upgrade

1. Download the Intel SSD Firmware Update tool from our NextCloud site

https://support.bytespeed.com/index.php/s/CZ3ytCaigc5r6jL

2. Extract the .zip to gain access to all the files needed.

3. Follow the User Guide PDF that Intel includes in this folder to create a bootable USB. You can use any ISO to USB utility such as Rufus. *If you decide to use Rufus, please make sure to write the ISO to the drive in DD mode instead of Rufus recommended ISO mode*

RUFUS tool with instructions: https://support.bytespeed.com/index.php/s/eoK5HM4JQAc7cGM

4. Once you create the flash drive, plug it in to the affected machine and boot to it. It should boot to a Linux GUI, then press enter on the first boot option it gives you. Once that boots, you should be at a screen where you can select your SSD and update the firmware.

*This firmware update tool works on multiple different Intel SSD models. The Release Notes explain which ones this works on, but primarily we have noticed it fixing 540S issues.*

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