Crucial P2 SSD Firmware P2CR012

Note:

- The upgrade will safely abort if you attempt to install the wrong version for your SSD.
- If your Crucial P2 SSD currently has firmware P2CR010, you will upgrade to P2CR012.
- If your Crucial P2 SSD currently has firmware P2CR031, you will upgrade to P2CR033.

Warning:

- Crucial recommends that you back up or make copies of all important files before installing this firmware update.
- This firmware updated is done entirely at your own risk.
- If performed correctly, there will be no loss of system or user data currently stored on the drive.
- If the firmware process is interrupted, your solid state drive might not function properly.
- If the firmware update is done on a notebook computer, Crucial recommends that the computer is plugged in to avoid interruption.

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.