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How do I flash SSD's?

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AllHopeIsGone1

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Processor Q9550 @ 4.02GHz
Motherboard ASUS Rampage Formula X48
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Memory 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066
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Also, do I have to flash mine in a NON RAID 0 configuration?
 
Come on.
 
You don't need to flash a SSD. Format it and install whatever on it.
 
System specs would be nice cause then we could direct to the manufacturers site which would more than likely have instructions for ya...or you can google your drives and how to flash them.
 
I'm sorry, I meant firmware. I want to know how to install firmware on them.
 
You need to go to the manufacturer's website for instructions.
 
One of the steps, it says this:

1. Boot your computer with your old Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

How can I boot my PC with the HDD when no OS is on it. I got my OS on my 2 SSD's. You need to have an OS installed it says to complete the firmware update.
 
Did you start this thread just to vent?
 
AllHopeIsGone1 said:
One of the steps, it says this:

1. Boot your computer with your old Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

How can I boot my PC with the HDD when no OS is on it. I got my OS on my 2 SSD's. You need to have an OS installed it says to complete the firmware update.
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When you flash a SSD, it erases all the data on them. It's like reformatting a hard drive.

You need to be in Windows to flash. And Windows can't be on the SSDs. If the OS is currently on the SSDs, you need another system to flash from. Do you have a backup system that you could connect the SSDs to?

And what SSDs do you have?
 
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