Firmware 3.3.2 is here!

[steelman70]

I've been trying to update my Pyro 60GB but it gives me an error code (ECode: 00000057). I have my BIOS and Windows set to AHCI. I ended up being able to upload the firmware by switching to IDE mode in the BIOS but although it gives me a check mark and says the uploaded was completed successfully, the firmware doesn't seem to have been uploaded correctly since the numbers in the "FW REV." column never change. I have tried a restart of windows to check for a firmware number change, and a restart of the updater program, but it still is on the firmware 319ABBFO.

I have been running the firmware updater as an administrator
I'm using Windows 7 64bit
AHCI mode is enable in both the Bios and Windows
My motherboard is an Asus sabertooth 990fx installed with the latest firmware
Processor is an AMD Phenom
The Pyro SSD is on the first sata port (Sata 1) with the operating system installed on it

Any help is appreciated.

I had the same problem with my Asus p9x79 deluxe the marvell controller was a no-go didn't see drive in updater changed to intel controller had same problems. Make sure UAC is off and anti-virus software. Had thought i read somewere making it only drive on bus helps sometimes when updating, Ended up putting drive in my dell M4500 laptop and updating it that way. Still having bsod issues with Asus with new firmware going to use in the M4500 seems less of a issue but still unstable. Waiting for four days haven't had any responce on fourm or support request. Are the drives more stable in a raid configurations vs single ahci ?

[Frank Svoboda]

Is it the boot drive? Can you try it when it is not.

Frank

[micahgtb]

What is the make and model of your motherboard? Can you make sure that the drive is under AHCI mode? When opening up the tool, make sure to select 'run as admin.' In some cases you might have to uninstall any AHCI Drivers and use the native Windows one.

Drive is most definitely under AHCI in BIOS, running as Admin makes no difference, and I don't know how to uninstall the drivers, so help with that would be great.

My motherboard is a MSI 890FXA-GD65
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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/21/2012, 18:36:18
Machine name: MICAH-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MSI
System Model: MS-7640
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.3GHz
Memory: 12288MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 11392MB RAM
Page File: 2064MB used, 9325MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 64bit Unicode

[Patriot_Ben]

Drive is most definitely under AHCI in BIOS, running as Admin makes no difference, and I don't know how to uninstall the drivers, so help with that would be great.

Try uninstalling the ATI system drivers. Furthermore try switching to various other sata ports and temporarily disabling any anti-virus or firewall. If it still doesn't pick up what we can do is flash the drive under warranty or replace the drive with one with the latest firmware.

[RangerBob]

Some interesting reading about the Sandforce (SF-2281) Controller

http://www.ssdflashdrivereviews.com/...nce-Issues.php

[jamn805]

i have the 60Gb Pyro SE SSD, and i have received the BSOD 5 times already in 2 weeks of usage. I am pretty sure my firmware is up to date as when i bought the SSD on the back of it it said, "Firmware Rev: 3.3.2"
Also, its kind of strange that the BSOD has only happened when i use Mircosoft office 2010.
i have windows 7 64bit home edition.

Anyone know how if maybe the ssd was not updated correctly?

[micahgtb]

Well tried removing the drivers, different ports with the anti-virus always off and no go. What do you think?

[Patriot_Ben]

Well tried removing the drivers, different ports with the anti-virus always off and no go. What do you think?

We can take a look at your drive and/or flash the firmware for you if you still experiencing issues:

…To Initiate an RMA or items relating to warranty, please visit this link here and under ‘troubleshooting’ select your product from the dropdown box and fill out the info (look at the bottom for ‘start a technical case’):
http://www.patriotmemory.com/support/techSupportp.jsp

(This link will get your name and contact info into our Support/RMA Portal database. You will then be given a user id and password where you can make replies to your Support/RMA case. Please make a note that you already spoke to a rep regarding your issue. Furthermore afterwards, feel free to login to reply or simply await for the case to be escalated to RMA with further instructions. To escalate the case to rma, please indicate that you’ve spoken to a rep already).

[BBBD]

I'm also experiencing a 120gb Wildfire drive problem using the v3.3.2 firmware.

Motherboard - ASUS P8Z68-V (latest bios v902)
Intel RST v10.8.0.1003

I've tried both 6gb SATA ports (set as AHCI in bios), new cables, and a new motherboard. The drive is being used as the boot drive for a Windows 7 x64 machine, with a fresh installation, and the Wildfire will randomly cause a BSOD, and when it restarts the motherboard is unable to find the Wildfire drive until another cold boot is applied.

It took close to 2 hours to install windows fresh, as the drive kept "disappearing" during the installation

If you need further info or testing let me know.

[BBBD]

I've had to give up using the wildfire SSD, it's just getting to frustrating with it BSOD'ing 5-10 times a day now. I'll just have to leave it until a more stable firmware is available. I even dropped the firmware back to 3.2 before upgrading it back to 3.3.2 just incase that might fix the problem, but no luck. I've gone back to a normal mechanical HDD, but I've left the SSD in place, just no SATA cables.

It's still loaded with Win7 x64 and latest drivers and patches, so I can fire it back up and do any testing if you want, otherwise i'll just leave it sitting there and hope for a future resolution.

The good news is, the mechanical HDD has been rock stable all day, something that the Wildfire hasn't been for the week I've had it.