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    FW upgrade for the 840 Pro/non Pro line

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by paradigm, Mar 10, 2014.

  1. paradigm

    paradigm Notebook Deity

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    Samsung has made available two new firmware DXT09B0Q and DXM06B0Q compatible with 840 and 840 PRO SSD models, respectively. These can be installed on Samsung’s MZ-7TD120BW, -7TD250BW, and -7TD500BW SSDs from the 840 and the MZ-7PD128BW, -7PD256BW, and -7PD512BW units that makes the 840 PRO lineup.


    from what i can gather

    Fixes:
    - Improved compatibility with ultra-slim and mobile PCs.

    perhaps more useful for the haswell line of ultrabooks?
     
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    Oh and as usual, the FW upgrade process is non destructive, i updated the 256 840Pro through the Sammie Magician prog
     
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    Thanks for informing. Updating now.
     
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    So it does what? Improves power consumption under low load or idle? Not sure how that update translates for me and if I should bother with the update if running an older notebook like an 8510P. If however it does offer power saving then I'd be all for it.
     
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    Well that is how I read the update as well and I have a 17R4
     
    paradigm, Mar 10, 2014
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