Magician doesnt see Samsung 830 SSD 4 firmware update!

[pjny]

Hi,

I just got the Samsung 830 256GB SSD and connected it via the supplied USB 2 kit to a PC running windows 7.

I wanted to see if the SSD required a firmware update so I ran magician software(3.1) after formatting the SSD(NTFS) using the supplied SSD-USB 2 connector. Windows recognizes the drive.

I ran Magician but it says "no Samsung SSD brand SSD found in the system". I just want to check if I have the latest firmware before installing it on my Mac.

DO I NEED TO INSTALL THE 830 IN THE INTERNAL DRIVE BAY SATA CONNECTOR FOR MAGICIAN TO SEE IT?

And is there a problem with the Jan. 12, 2012 firmware update?

Thanks.

 

[SDAVE]

You have to directly connect it to the onboard SATA controller of your PC.

You can check if the firmware is recent by reading the label and checking Samsung's site.

 

[McRib]

On W7 try CrystalDiskInfo

BTW: The Apple Hardware Test

 

[shortcut3d]

Internal SATA or external Thunderbolt in Windows 7 Boot Camp on a Mac also works.