OCZ VERTEX 2E FIRMWARE 1.28 + GUIDE

DragonQ · 25 Mar 2011 at 14:06

Yes, it's a bootable Parted Magic image with the updater and instructions. Just extract to USB stick and boot from it.

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?

DragonQ · 25 Mar 2011 at 15:01

I've already provided the link, you can put it on the first page if you want.

Boozebeard · 25 Mar 2011 at 15:56

I'm using the Intel RST 10 drivers which the toolbox apparently doesn't work with. What am I supposed to do? Is there a new version of these drivers I can install?

Edit: Seems to I need to downgrade to 9.6. Will try it later.

DragonQ · 25 Mar 2011 at 16:09

The Toolbox works with the 10 series drivers if you run it in XP SP3 compatibility mode. You can't use it to update the OS drive though, only a secondary drive.

mikeo · 25 Mar 2011 at 17:47

Another slightly different way. Is to clone your current OS drive (assuming this is your SSD) and boot from the clone with your SSD connected as a secondary and use OCZ Toolbox to flash. A bit of messing about (but then again none of the methods are point and click).

I keep a clone of my main drive anyway, as an ultimate backup. Though I could use Acronis TI to recover an image back to a spare drive, rather than clone.

So many different exciting options....

DragonQ · 25 Mar 2011 at 18:05

mikeo said:
but then again none of the methods are point and click

Well there used to be one but they disabled it. Apparently they've brought back the SSDUpdate program that can update an in-use OS drive but it can cause BSODs etc. so to be on the safe side I prefer to use the Linux method for now.

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.

Firegod · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:35

Thanks for this. Worked for me OK, although had to mess around setting the static IP address again for the NIC.

But once I got that sorted, it downloaded the update fine and all is well.

Supernaut91 · 25 Mar 2011 at 19:50

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

Boozebeard · 25 Mar 2011 at 20:11

I used the standalone update tool that will install it to your primary drive. Bit more risky maybe but worked fine for me, didn't even blue screen.

It's on the ocz forums.

bash25 · 26 Mar 2011 at 23:11

Having issues

Hi Guys,

I am having issues when trying to update my OCZ Vertex 2E firmware 1.23 to the latest firmware using the linux guide.

I am getting an error saying failed.

Any advise ??

Bashy.

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.

bash25 · 27 Mar 2011 at 12:14

Hi Bunyan,

I have checked and I have an active wireless connection and I am getting the below error message;

root@PartedMagic:/media/sdh1/fwupd# ./fwupd /dev/sdc
fwupd v1.12: update drive firmware

updating /dev/sdc
Firmware update FAILED: unsupported drive.
root@PartedMagic:/media/sdh1/fwupd#

Bashy.

bash25 · 27 Mar 2011 at 12:15

Double post. Please delete

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.

Philtor · 28 Mar 2011 at 08:03

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

bash25 · 28 Mar 2011 at 08:10

Bunyan said:
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.

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.

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?