No FW Update - FALCON SSD 64GB

[Dr.Wurst]

Hi,

I've just bought a 64 GB Falcon. HD Tune says there is Firmware 00.P80 on it, so I want to flash the drive with the new FW. But it don't get it.
Without Jumper the drive is recognized as G-Skill 64GB drive. That's good.
With the jumper, it is recognized as YATAPDONG xxxxx 128GB. (why 128GB?)
When I try to update the new firmware with Upgrade_AP.exe it says that I have the wrong settings or s.th. like that. I can't update it. The drive is the first one in the list and the Controller is set on IDE. I tried it on many different computers. I always get that message.
Why can't I upgrade the Firmware

[Dr.Wurst]

this is the G-Skill forum isn't it ?

[Cashis]

No FW Update - FALCON SSD 64GB

Hi Dr.Wurst,

I suffered from the same thing with my 64GB ssd when trying to update the FW to 1819 in the jumper on mode it was say it was a 128GB and wouldnt let me continue coz of the obvious error,But my solution was that it didn't need updating as mine was purchased recently it already had 1819 on it.



I would get HD Tune and see if it is the same as mine and then we know it is the same issue.

[Dr.Wurst]

Thanks for the reply Cashis. HD Tune gives me the number 00.P80. This seems to be a older firmware. P98 is the 1819 firmware.
Isnt't there a trick to write the firmware to the device although there is the error message. Sorry G-Skill that is very bad support you do here.
Why don't you give the customers some information about that problem many have. Is that so hard ?
I think I have to send the ssd back and buy a other one (no unsupported G-Skill ssd!)

[GSKILL TECH]

You can simply send it in and we will send you a new replacement with the latest firmware.

Thank you
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