Crucial M500 SSD firmware updates
Version MU05 Windows® 7 Updater Application (All form factors)
Released March 25, 2014
Version MU05 Manual Boot for Windows and Mac® (All form factors)
Released March 25, 2014
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.
Optimization and update utility
Storage Executive optimizes and updates your Crucial SSDs on Microsoft Windows computers. Supported drives: Crucial X10 Pro, X9 Pro, X9, X8, X6, P-series, T-series, T500, MX-series, BX-series, M550, and M500 SSDs
Storage Executive only available for 64-bit systems.
Installation and warranty
Our easy install guide
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Preparation
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Physical installation of your SSD
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Installation of Crucial Storage Executive
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Cloning using Acronis