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Seagate SATA Hard Disk Drive Firmware Update

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Description

Seagate SATA Hard Disk Drive Firmware update resolves an issue where the hard disk drive may become inoperable after a power-on.

Release details

Released:
2009-05-01
File name:
sp40966.exe [1/1, 3.59M]
Version:
HP26
Compatibility:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Starter
Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)

Fix/Enhancement

  • Resolves an issue where the hard disk drive may become inoperable after a power-on.
  • Resolves an issue where performance may be degraded for a period of time after heavy disk usage.
  • Updates ST3500620AS, ST3750630AS, and ST31000340AS hard disk drives to firmware version HP26.
  • Updates ST3320813AS hard disk drive to firmware version HP2A.

    • Use these directions to guide you through the self-install process

    Installation Instructions

    1. Click the Download Only button.
    2. At the File Download screen, click the Save button.
    3. At the Save As screen, save the file to your Desktop.
    4. If a message appears stating that the file already exists, click YES to overwrite file.
    5. Double-click the icon for the update downloaded to your desktop, and then click NEXT.
    6. Follow on-screen instructions.
    7. If prompted to restart the system upon completion of the update, click YES and allow system to restart.

    Details and specifications

    System requirements

    Note: It is STRONGLY recommended that you perform a system backup prior to installing this update.
  • You must be logged on as an administrator to install this update.
  • You must have a Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.
  • You must have one of the following Seagate hard disk drive models:
    ST3320813AS, ST3500620AS, ST3750630AS, or ST31000340AS.