TITLE: Samsung Hard Drive Firmware Upgrade (Self-Test Function)

VERSION: UC100-21 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains a firmware upgrade for the 40-GB Samsung Hard Drive 
(Model Number MP0402H) in the listed desktop models and operating systems. 

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP33037
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 2, 2006
CATEGORY: Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP bc1500 Blade PC: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

FIXES: 
- Fixes an issue with the drive's self-test function where the drive protection 
system (DPS) test in the BIOS Setup utility (F10) does not complete if no 
errors are found on the drive (even though the test status is 100 percent). To 
recover from the incomplete DPS test, the system must be restarted (rebooted).

PREREQUISITES: 
- 40-GB Samsung Hard Drive having Model Number MP0402H and HP Part Number 
390737-001 must be installed in the desktop computer.

HOW TO USE: 
WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE 
UPDATE PROCESS! 

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. After 
executing the file, the download directory (default location is 
C:\SWSetup\SP30327) contains the following two folders:
- Diskette
- Files

3. Choose the method that will be used to upgrade the hard drive firmware and 
follow the appropriate upgrade instructions from the sections that follow.


Diskette Folder - Create a Bootable Diskette

The Diskette folder contains an .EXE file that creates a bootable diskette, 
which can be used to upgrade the firmware on the 40-GB Samsung hard drive. To 
create a bootable diskette and upgrade the firmware, complete the following 
steps:

1. At the DOS prompt, navigate to the Diskette folder (by default 
C:\SWSetup\SP30327\Diskette).

2. To begin creating a bootable diskette, type the following command and then 
follow the on-screen instructions:
SAMSUNG.EXE A:

3. Place the bootable diskette in the diskette drive of the desktop in which 
the 40-GB Samsung hard drive is installed. Restart the desktop. The diskette 
runs automatically; no user interaction is required. When the firmware upgrade 
is complete, the DOS prompt A:\> is displayed.

4. After the firmware has been updated, the desktop must be power cycled to 
complete the firmware update.

Files Folder - Create Other Bootable Media

The Files folder contains the files that are needed to upgrade the 40-GB 
Samsung hard drive using bootable media other than a diskette. To create 
bootable media and upgrade the firmware, complete the following steps:

1. Copy all four files contained in the Files folder to the appropriate media 
(for example, Disk-On-Key).

2. Restart the desktop to a DOS prompt.

3. From the DOS prompt, run the following command:
UPDATE.BAT

4. After the firmware has been updated, the desktop must be power cycled to 
complete the firmware update.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.