For a laptop with UEFI bios how can I upgrade the Crucial M4 firmware...or do new M4 SSDs have the firmware upgraded already?
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Download the Firmware updater from the Crucial website ( Free Download ) and follow the directions they provide on the site for your particular application.
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I am not sure about the UEFI bios, can I can confirm that SSD comes with the latest firmware. I ccompared the firmware on my drive with the latest firmware on the crucial web site, and it was up to date. I hope this helps
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"http://www.crucial.com/store/ssd.aspx" Hello Steven, please visit this link, read and follow directions if necessary. Make sure you buy the right SSD with the kit because desktop kit is different from laptop kit.
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I just added an SSD in the m2 slot and used imaging software to clone the drive. In my experience with Windows 8, it actually stores the Windows 8 key in the BIOS, so it will install with the correct key by itself (only with computers shipped with Windows 8).
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I managed it to install a firmware update in my computer about 3 years ago. Updating the firmware was not what you call an easy thing to do (back in the day). But that was then. Things may have changed today. I suggest you should call "Crucial" to see what they have. That's what I did, but at the end of the day, the problem with my ssd's (my cpu would not see them) was not related to firmware update
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Mine also has Liteon msata. I wonder why there are 2 different ssd in this model.
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Not Sure. You can go on Crucial's website and check eligible upgrades for your laptop.
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Get a usb. Format to FAT32 and download Bios from ASUS website. Unzip it, should be CAP file and put it in usb. Restart into UEFI BIOS, Advanced mode and EZ FLASH in tools and click the CAP file to update bios. Lastest BIOS for this mobo is 1606.
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You can upgrade the Ram and SSD without voiding the warranty. I have talked directly to technical support at MSI, but only those 2 things can be upgraded.
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I would recommend to update your bios, I just did that and now my Memory chip worked, GREAT! feels like a brand new Laptop!
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both the memory and the SSD in U845-S406 are upgragable.Only for S406,i've no other type.
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I bought a Samsung ssd 256GB and cloned the drive with the included software. Works great. Just estimating the boot time before and after by counting in my head, before it took say 40 seconds from when I saw the first bios splash screen, and after putting in the ssd it takes 6 seconds to boot.
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I am also looking for the memory upgrade. If someone who has done this could post details, I would be eternally grateful! Not a member of the geek sqad so I am not sure how to go about it - is there a specific type to buy and how do you instal it?
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I bought the 256GB m4 for a desktop build. I also thought of trying to put it in my Toshiba laptop, but Toshiba has a proprietary connector, so a standard connector like on the m4 wouldn't work. Otherwise I think it would. It worked great With Windows 8 Pro. Have it set up to only run programs with data stored on another drive.
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Here is all you need:http://www.custompcguide.net/the-differences-between-crucial-mx100-vs-m500-and-m550-ssd/
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I'm using an Intel mSATA SSD - 40GB and 2x4GB Crucial 1600MHz SODIMM's. Most of the available mSATA models should just work, but the memory should be according to spec requirements.
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Sure do! Every one that we have ordered we have put an ssd and clean install of windows 7. Turn off uefi mode in bios.
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Yes, M4 has a better controller than the V4. The V4 also has significantly lower random Read/Write performance. Even on SATA II it's better to have a reliable controller for your SSD even though you can't take full advantage SATA III speeds. For the price difference of about $25 the V4 simply doesn't make much sense.
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Hello, I just finished buying an ASUS 1000HE (literally within the past hour or so), but while I wait for it to get shipped, I was wondering if I should also opt for the memory upgrade. Seems, cheap and effortless to install, I'm just curious, have you noticed a significant difference in performance? Thanks.