Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:51:56 -0700 From: Gary Aitken <ah@dreamchaser.org> To: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Crucial SSD firmware upgrade -- usb flash drive issues Message-ID: <510CA97C.4030607@dreamchaser.org> In-Reply-To: <20130202050602.GA21444@uranus.mtveurope.org> References: <20130202050602.GA21444@uranus.mtveurope.org>
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On 02/01/13 22:06, Zoran Kolic wrote: > If I understand correctly, it is iso image from ssd manufacturer. > They tend to think everybody uses win and has cd drive. Quick > search might give easy answer, if win/linux box is available. You > could try out unetbootin. Tutorial says it takes an image and > makes bootable usb stick. On 02/01/13 17:05, Warren Block wrote: > The implications of trying to custom build an SSD firmware update image from a CD could be big, and it's really not something to experiment with unless you feel lucky. > >> From a user support standpoint, the first thing to do is send a "Why > aren't you supporting your users with a memory stick firmware update? Many people no longer have CD drives." > > Practically speaking, that is not likely to result in a quick result, or possibly any result. So use a program they recommend, or use an external CD drive to update the firmware. The mfg claims the iso image is suitable for booting either from CD or a usb stick; with the caveat that you use some magic software to write the bootable usb stick. I guess I'll just find a way to write a CD.
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