OCZ VERTEX 2E FIRMWARE 1.28 + GUIDE

Supernaut91 · 23 Feb 2011 at 17:20

TommyV said:
The firmware won't detect my SSD :S

How do I find out what firmware it is on?

the SSD intermittently won't detect when I switch to ACHI, atm it's the only drive in my laptop and is running as 'RAID'

If i try switching to 'ACHI' after installing W7, am I setting myself upto problems?

When you go to next re-install Windows, set to AHCI in BIOS firstly, then install windows over the top after doing a secure erase, (the secure erase will bring it back to optimum speeds).

Supernaut91 · 21 Mar 2011 at 17:20

glad it helped you Vimes!!

Supernaut91 · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:37

wow, nice change log. Will update the thread now.

Supernaut91 · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:39

Could an admin please change the thread from
> OCZ VERTEX 2E FIRMWARE 1.28 + GUIDE
to
---OCZ VERTEX 2E FIRMWARE 1.32 + GUIDE---

Cheers
Bunyan.

Supernaut91 · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:52

Dragon, i have updated the thread to display that change log on the first page

*people are reporting some speed increases.

Supernaut91 · 23 Mar 2011 at 07:50

No problem rumble! Glad it helped you, be sure to post back and give us statistics and stability reports!

Cheers.
Bunyan

Supernaut91 · 24 Mar 2011 at 11:02

Just done a fresh install, firstly updated to 1.32 no issues. Then a secure erase, and then Windows 7 SP1, all done in less than 20mins!

Supernaut91 · 24 Mar 2011 at 13:41

philtorrens said:
Bunyan I seen you mentioned your board doesn't have AHCI (same as mine) so I thought we wouldn't be able to do a secure erase or firmware update whilst running under IDE mode or am I mistaken?

Your 100% correct, you cannot update nor secure erase under IDE mode. I have to boot up my SSD into my dad's machine, set his board to AHCI and use the live cd. Bit of a hassle but works non the less!

Supernaut91 · 24 Mar 2011 at 15:12

worth doing and takes seconds!

Supernaut91 · 24 Mar 2011 at 16:02

It would be but i did a secure erase as well.

When i updated from 1.23 to 1.28 a while back it kept all my data no problem.

Supernaut91 · 25 Mar 2011 at 10:55

You can do, although a Windows environment is not as stable as one within Linux. Should be fine. If I was you I would just use Parted Magic.

Up to you though, and what your friend is comfortable with.
Good luck!

Supernaut91 · 25 Mar 2011 at 13:58

142mb? The firmware updating tool for Linux is mere kilobytes.

Supernaut91 · 25 Mar 2011 at 14:42

Dragon, if you post the URL, with the files provided i will post it on the first page for people to access if you like?

Supernaut91 · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:31

Another vote for Linux, it's also impossible to brick via Linux as it automatically downloads the latest version available.

Supernaut91 · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:50

Glad to see it worked for you FireGod! Enjoy the stability and speed improvements hopefully!

Supernaut91 · 27 Mar 2011 at 08:51

What error, is it saying the drive is frozen? The error maybe because your network has not been automatically configured? Therefore it cannot grab the firmware file to flash your SSD.

Supernaut91 · 27 Mar 2011 at 18:35

Ahh! you are flashing the wrong drive!!! The drive should be labled SDA. Have a look i think you will be able to spot your error

*Edit i actually may be wrong. Have another look anyhow.

Supernaut91 · 28 Mar 2011 at 10:55

philtorrens said:
Successfully upgraded from 1.27 to 1.32 over the weekend using Parted Magic and the flashing tool. It's a little nerve wrecking mind knowing that if something goes wrong you've got an expensive paper weight

If its under warranty then there is nothing to worry about.

Supernaut91 · 28 Mar 2011 at 10:55

bash25 said:
Hi Bunyan,

I have a double checked and I am trying to flash the correct drive and on my pc it is labeled as \dev\sdc

I will contact OCZ and see what they recommend.

Thanks for your help.

Bashy.

Fingers crossed you get it sorted, could you try the drive on another machine perhaps?

Supernaut91 · 28 Mar 2011 at 23:10

Boff_in said:
Sorry to hijack slightly. I have not updated firmware since i got my drive almost 1year ago. I have read most of the thread but it doesnt say much about firmware prior to 1.24.

Should i at least update to 1.24? What benefit will i see? Sorry for any lack of understanding i show.
Appreciate any help.

1.32 is the latest firmware available and hosts a number of changes that are beneficial, some even state of performance improvements. Just follow the guide on this thread and you will be fine.

Don't worry about getting the latest firmware, the updating tool within any Linux OS (Parted Magic being used in example) will get the latest file.

bash25 said:
Hi Bunyan,

I have found that my SSD was frozen and was showing firmware 1.12 when the actual firmware was 1.24. Also erase option wasn't working correctly. I looked at the error message and it said use another sata port, so I fixed this issue by connecting my SSD to sata_0

Now I have another problem. I can't get the Internet working within Partionmagic via Ethernet nor wireless. I am using D-Link DWA-111

Any ideas on how to get this working ?

Bashy

Try using Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution using a Live CD and see if it accepts your ethernet connection, you may need to manually configure the NIC adapter.