Dell PowerEdge Express Flash NVMe PCIe SSD Firmware Release
Version: Version IPM0LD3Q, A05
Release date:31 May 2016
File Format:Hard-Drive.
NOTE: This firmware release requires a mandatory two-step update process. Part 1 and Part 2. Refer to release notes for more detailed instructions.
Firmware Update using Dell Update Package (DUP)
Dell Update Package (Windows):
Part 1 installation (this step must be performed first):
File name: Part1-Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_4N404_WN64_IPM0LD3E_A05.EXE
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Click the "Install".
3. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update. This step will require a warm boot to the system (reboot).
Part 2 installation (this step must be performed after Part 1 installation):
File name: Part2-Express-Flash-PCIe-SSD_Firmware_4N404_WN64_IPM0LD3Q_A05.EXE
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Click the "Install".
3. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update. When the application prompts to restart the system, cancel it. Perform a cold boot (shutdown the system: DC or AC shut down is required). Power up and boot the system. This step is mandatory.
Fixes & Enhancements
-Fixes
Improved DRAM write leveling algorithm to prevent the device from potentially going into Write-Protect mode.
-Enhancement
NA
