I loaded defaults and even reflashed the bios (from Garikfox, with Intel modified OROM - even though I don't use RAID currently, I might in the future). Same errors after that.

But, the MEI firmware version didn't revert to whatever it was with bios 3603, it's still 8.1.30.1350, which I flashed without thinking some time ago. I have growing suspicion that it might be the culprit. I will look for a way to revert it to version 7.xxx, for Sandy.

Edit: I don't have CSM option, I guess the closest would be "PCI ROM Priority" which has two options: Legacy ROM and UEFI. I don't and never have used UEFI.

Edit2: I flashed flat bios file with Flashrom and it reverted the MEI firmware version to 8.0.2.1410. I guess that was the version BIOS 3603 came with. Still cannot flash the @#@!$%@ Samsung.

GL

Okay, what i would try in your case: if possible test on another pc. If not, beside default BIOS, also start with minimalistic Boot: just 1 RAM, no PCI(e) Cards (except Graphics if you don't got IGP with MB/CPU), at best no USB components (just PS/2 Keybord if you have), etc. You might also try different SATA Ports and/or cable. If it still fails (or may if you found the problem too) contact Samsung.

I don't have enough time for that. :) That means I'd have to dismantle two PC's I have (one of them is a laptop) for a day.

I just thought of something else... Maybe this is making me problems... I have a (not so) old IDE DVD-RW hooked to it. I will try just disconnecting it for starters.

GL

Hi All,

I have managed to update f/w of my SSD by putting them into an old machine and using the update ISO burnt to a CD.

That proves that the CD is ok and that there is something about my rig that the update ISO/CD doesn't like.

Anyway it's all good now...until the next firmware update comes out :-)

Cheers

It was the Sata<>IDE adapter that was making me troubles. Today I finally disconnected it and updating went smooth as butter.

GL