Crucial MX200 SSD Firmware MU04 Download

Posted at April 29, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Crucial MX200 SSD Firmware MU04 Description

Changes:

- Reduced resume from DEVSLP time
- Improved drive error handling
- Improved random read performance for some workloads
- Improved Async Powerloss recovery
- Thermal Throttling may not engage, issue introduced in MU03

There are two methods to perform the update described in this guide, ranked in order of ease:

Method 1:

Online update through Crucial Storage Executive software (preferred) When Storage Executive is running, it checks for firmware updates online and notifies the user if an update is available. The user can view the firmware change list and choose to perform the update within the Storage Executive user interface. 

Method 2:

Bootable ISO image provided by Crucial Crucial provides a bootable ISO file that can perform the update without installing Storage Executive on the host machine. This method requires the user to load the provided image on a piece of bootable media such as a CD-R or USB flash drive. The user will then start the system with the bootable media to perform the update.

In each method, the final steps of the update are performed inside a secured boot environment on the host machine, which re-checks the applicability and integrity of the update materials before and during the download. Additionally, the update is performed on every applicable SSD in the host system.

It is highly recommended to use a stable power source and perform a full system backup prior to updating the firmware with any method. Although drive loss or corruption caused by an interrupted update is exceedingly rare, the update is performed at the user’s own risk. 

About SSD Firmware:

Changing the solid-state drive (SSD) firmware version can bring about a wide variety of changes such as stability improvements for different sleep states, power consumption enhancements, increased read/write speeds, optimized compatibility with various systems, and many others.

However, performing this step is very risky because it can damage the SSD’s software in the event of an update failure. Therefore, make sure you consider changing the firmware only when and if the new version includes changes that you can make use of.

As for the installation method, given the huge number of SSD manufacturers and the wide variety of solid-state drives, it’s recommended that you carefully read and understand the update guide, and initiate the upgrade only when you have completely familiarized yourself with the steps.

In addition to that, most SSD manufacturers also require additional software that will help you apply a new firmware using a specific method – so make sure you have everything you need for a complete and successful upgrade.

Another aspect you should keep in mind is that this task must be performed in a steady power environment, such as the one provided by a UPS unit. Don’t forget to reboot the system so that the newly made changes can take effect.

That being said, if this release includes the changes you need / desire, click the download button and get the firmware file. If not, check with our website constantly in order to find out first when a suitable update becomes available.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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