OCZ VERTEX 2E FIRMWARE 1.28 + GUIDE

DragonQ · 22 Mar 2011 at 21:48

Bunyan said:
wow, nice change log. Will update the thread now.

The changelog is longer than that actually:

http://www.ocztechnology.com/files/ssd_tools/OCZ_SSD_v132_Firmware_Release_Notes.pdf

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.

rumble291 · 23 Mar 2011 at 00:28

Cheers for the guide. Got drive frozen error but power cycled and played around and eventually got it to work lol

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!

Philtor · 24 Mar 2011 at 11:52

Bunyan said:
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!

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?

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!

Philtor · 24 Mar 2011 at 14:36

Ahh right

Will need to use my mate's PC when I get around to doing the update.

Supernaut91 · 24 Mar 2011 at 15:12

worth doing and takes seconds!

Philtor · 24 Mar 2011 at 15:55

Forgot to ask: I take it all your data is still intact after the update?

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.

Philtor · 24 Mar 2011 at 16:06

Happy days

Philtor · 25 Mar 2011 at 10:20

Right im going to take my SSD round to mates this weekend and do the update. Would it not be easier to hook it up to his PC as a secondary drive, then just use the OCZ Toolbox to flash the firmware? Seems much more straightforward than using Parted Magic just. Thoughts?

DragonQ · 25 Mar 2011 at 10:54

I find using Parted Magic easy, getting it to work the first time can be tricky though. I now have a ZIP file with everything needed, which I extract to my empty USB drive and then just boot from it and follow the instructions.

Using the Toolbox is the easiest way with a non-OS drive though.

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!

Philtor · 25 Mar 2011 at 11:04

Think I will stick with the Linux method then

Only problem I have heard about is the SSD locking up or freezing. Apparently the fix is to remove the power from the SSD and then reconnect again whilst the machine is still running. Sounds a little dodgy mind so hope I don't have that problem

DragonQ: Would you be so kind as to share this ZIP file and instructions with me please? My email addy is in my trust

DragonQ · 25 Mar 2011 at 13:13

I've uploaded it here. Instructions are included in DOCX format.

I don't think this violates any copyright or anything but if it does, I'll take it down.

Philtor · 25 Mar 2011 at 13:15

Thankyou very much DragonQ

Supernaut91 · 25 Mar 2011 at 13:58

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

Philtor · 25 Mar 2011 at 14:03

Im in work so can't check the link but DragonQ mentioned the Zip file has everything needed to do the update so I assume it would contain Parted Magic as well.