finally i updated the firmware ...
huhu...my that hdd is old 320gb seagate la...i din plug...because lots of thing blocking me to unplug it..

This post has been edited by zhengyang89: Jan 23 2009, 03:14 AM

Updated my 1TB SD15 firmware to SD1A without unplugging the other 2 HDD.

Don't be so lazy lah people, just unplug the data cable from the HDD when u flash. later if really bricked, then u cry and blame Seagate somemore...

then you can buy some cheapie 1teras on LYN garage sale lor..

I have also succesfully updated my 1TB SD15 (bought from allngap) to SD1A . I'm not a risktaker. I unplugged all my HDD.

i didnt unplug my the other seagate hdd and the hdd i updated is on esata connection...when update..make sure u choose the correct disk then it will tell u the other hdd is not seagate product and update the model u choose.


then the update will roughly take 1-2 mins and then it will power off ur pc...just wait a while (make sure u unplug all the power source to ur pc) and then on back ur pc...u will see windows detecting new drive and dang dang dang...ur hdd now is with new firmware!..

HELP

i copy the iso file to the thumb drive and set the bios boot from it
but nth to show, its not bootable..

and, during firmware update, will it reformat the hdd ?

u are not supposed to copy that way
the iso file is an image file, u are supposed to burn the image (not just copy the file) to your CD, or in some other ways, to ur floppy or USB to make them bootable

and no, it won't reformat the HDD, the data will remain intact

ur sentence i dun quite get... if u turn off all power source to pc, how u on pc???

if my hdd connnected thru usb, at bootup will detect hdd also?

he mean unplug all power source to other hd

thx for the help
finished updating.. hehe

no...i mean after update..u need to turn off all the power source to ur hdd....then wait a while...then on back all the power and on ur pc la....

Hey i am just wondering if any of u had flashed the new firmware which released on 22/1/2009 SD1A? I wondering if that new firmware is 100% fine or not? I still wondering if i had to flash mine 500GB too? I'm feared tat the latest firmware still having bugs..
Here's mine:
ST3500320AS

Firmware: SD15
Date Code: 09135
Site Code: KRATSG
Made in Thailand

i just bought recently from lowyat plaza on the 1st week of december....
how many of u success and get the drive 100% working after flashing the latest firmware???

This post has been edited by lovelies: Feb 13 2009, 09:09 AM

if my hdd connnected thru usb, at bootup will detect the hdd also? coz mine im using it as external hdd

He is using external hdd, so need to unplug power cable, or just switch off and on the external hdd. If use internal hdd, the pc will turn off after update completed, just turn on pc again afterward.

Running on SD1A now. Hopefully nothing bad happens to this thing.

i am using external hdd also..but using esata connection..not sure usb can or not..when boot up screen..did u see the hdd detected when boot up?..if yes..then shdnt have any problem...bcos u can use option 's'. after u press the option..it will directly execute the command..no more comfirmation box edi...

even i am using ext hdd..but my whole pc will power off also...

The BIOS will probably detect the USB controller and not the HDD. I'm not sure which the firmware will detect, but come on, is it really that hard to open the casing and plugging some cables?

Just to remind, the correct procedure to flash:

(1) Burn ISO to a disc.
(2) Unplug non-related HDD drives from ur system and leave only the target drive and the CD/DVD drive which needs to boot up the CD.
(3) Set BIOS to boot from CD/DVD
(4) CD boots up, read the text, press F10.
(5) Press A,B,C depends on which model.
(6) Press any key to shutdown the PC.
(7) Now, this step i see most people didn't do. The 'CYCLE POWER' thingy.
- switch off ur main power switch.
- unplug the PC power.
- Press and HOLD the power button for 10 seconds.
(8) Plug in ur power supply.
(9) Power on main switch.

I believe the reason for step (7) is to clear off some static electric still remains in the mobo/hdd or something like that. Better safe than sorry.

if it's in ISO file means it can only be used if burn unto a blank disc, rite?

is it possible for me to save/burn it into a thumbdrive n use it instead of disc?