Crucial M500 SSD firmware updates

Version MU05 Windows® 7 Updater Application (All form factors)

Released March 25, 2014

Download (1.9 MB)

Version MU05 Manual Boot for Windows and Mac® (All form factors)

Released March 25, 2014

Download (11.2 MB)

This firmware update addresses the following items:

Improved stability, Efficiency, and Performance during power state transitions
Improved handling of environments with unstable power supplies
Improved handling of environments with SATA interface signal integrity issues
Improved response time for SMART read commands
Corrected error handling NCQ Trim Commands
Corrected reporting of SMART Attribute 5

Firmware for the M500 (all form factors) is being updated from version MU01 to MU02. The M500 is updateable to this new firmware starting from previous versions using tools provided by Micron.This update will be mandatory cut-in for new product built in Micron factories, and is an OPTIONAL update for any drive in the field. For end users, it is recommended if the user is experiencing or wishes to prevent an issue related to the following items.

Warning: Crucial recommends that you back up or make copies of all important files before installing this firmware update. This firmware updated is done entirely at your own risk. If performed correctly, there will be no loss of system or user data currently stored on the drive. However, if the firmware process is interrupted, your solid state drive might not function properly. If the firmware update is done on a notebook computer, Crucial recommends that the computer is plugged in to avoid interruption.

Guida firmware applicazione Windows® 7 updater

Guida firmware avvio file manuale per Windows e Mac®

Scheda dati Crucial M500

Guida d'installazione

Crucial Storage Executive - Optimize and update your Crucial SSD on Microsoft Windows computers.

Strumento di ottimizzazione e aggiornamento

Storage Executive ottimizza e aggiorna gli SSD Crucial sui computer Microsoft Windows. Unità supportate: SSD Crucial X10 Pro, X9 Pro, X9, X8, X6, serie P, serie T, T500, serie MX, serie BX, M550 e M500

Download versione a 64 BIT (206 MB)

Storage Executive è disponibile solo per i sistemi a 64 bit.