I recently bought a Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2 SSD and want to ensure the firmware is up to date after hearing about some issues with MS updates. I've tried using the firmware update program from Silicon Power, but it doesn't recognize my drive even though it's functioning properly and CrystalMark shows normal speeds. Silicon Power's SP Toolbox detects the SSD and confirms it's 100% healthy, but I'm worried about outdated firmware leading to potential failures. I'm not finding the current firmware version on their website, and customer support hasn't replied yet. The SSD is installed in the first M.2 slot on my motherboard. Any suggestions on how to check for firmware updates or why the update program isn't detecting the drive?
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You can check for firmware updates on the Silicon Power website. They have a tool specifically for checking firmware, although it's possible that some of their SSD models aren’t supported in that tool. If SP Toolbox can detect your SSD and status it as healthy, your drive should be good. Don't worry too much unless you've got a counterfeit; if you bought from a reputable seller like B&H Photo, your SSD is likely genuine. A lot of recent issues seem tied to specific motherboard BIOS versions, especially on AMD boards, so be sure your BIOS is updated as well!
It's important to keep your BIOS updated, particularly if you're using an AMD board. New discussions suggest that some SSD failures seem to stem from certain AGESA versions in the BIOS, which can create problems with SSD performance. Stay on top of your system updates, and don't hesitate to reach out to customer support again regarding the firmware updates.
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