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How do I update the firmware on a Linux computer or a Mac?
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If you use an x86-based Linux machine, you may load the firmware ISO file onto a bootable USB/CD/DVD drive from a Windows-based computer. If your Mac supports booting from USB/CD/DVD, you might be able to upgrade your firmware this way as well. You can download the firmware ISO file from "Download ...
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How do I perform Secure Erase? |
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Before running Secure Erase, make sure that the firmware of the SSD is updated to the latest version. Also be aware that all data on the drive will be destroyed. - Windows : . Use Magician to run Secure Erase.Download Magician at http://www.samsung.com/samsungssd - DOS : . Use the Windows Magic...
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What is TRIM?
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TRIM is a facility by which the OS can notify the SSD when data is either marked for erase or no longer valid. TRIM helps to make Garbage Collection more efficient by preparing invalid data for deletion. When the OS “deletes” data, the data does not actually go anywhere. The space in wh...
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How do I use TRIM? |
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It is different for each operating system, please see below. XP/ Vista: OS does not support Trim command. Run Performance Optimization using Magician (once every week, or twice a month) Win7/Win server 2008 or later version FAT32 is not supported; NTFS is supported TRIM canno...
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