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    This utility checks for and installs firmware updates for hard disk drives in Lenovo IdeaPad systems. It detects connected drives, identifies any that need updates, and guides the user through restarting their device to complete the update process if required. The utility only supports certain IdeaPad models and drive makes/models listed. Users are warned to close all non-essential programs and not interrupt the update process, which involves restarting their device.

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    This utility checks for and installs firmware updates for hard disk drives in Lenovo IdeaPad systems. It detects connected drives, identifies any that need updates, and guides the user through restarting their device to complete the update process if required. The utility only supports certain IdeaPad models and drive makes/models listed. Users are warned to close all non-essential programs and not interrupt the update process, which involves restarting their device.

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    This utility checks for and installs firmware updates for hard disk drives in Lenovo IdeaPad systems. It detects connected drives, identifies any that need updates, and guides the user through restarting their device to complete the update process if required. The utility only supports certain IdeaPad models and drive makes/models listed. Users are warned to close all non-essential programs and not interrupt the update process, which involves restarting their device.

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    This utility checks for and installs firmware updates for hard disk drives in Lenovo IdeaPad systems. It detects connected drives, identifies any that need updates, and guides the user through restarting their device to complete the update process if required. The utility only supports certain IdeaPad models and drive makes/models listed. Users are warned to close all non-essential programs and not interrupt the update process, which involves restarting their device.

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    IdeaPad Hard Disk Drive Firmware Update Utility

    ====================================================

    This utility will examine your system configuration and detect all Hard Disk
    Drives installed. It will then check the firmware revision of the
    drive and judge whether your PC requires a firmware update or not.
    If required, it will prompt you to run the appropriate firmware update
    program for your drive.

    Note)
    This Utility support following AHCI systems or their follow-on products
    having native SATA interface.
    (Other interface such as USB is not supported)
    Ideapad
    - 3,5,7 series
    - Y, Yoga, V, E, K series

    ==== Important Notice ====

    A) After completing a firmware update, the Hard Disk Drives will not
    properly function until you shut down and reboot PC.
    Before executing a drive firmware update, be sure of following;

    - Close all the applications besides of the Firmware Update Utility.


    - Verify that the AC power cord is connected to outlet and adapter
    cable is connected to PC firmly.
    - Make sure that a charged battery pack is installed in PC.
    - Do not power off, remove a drive during an update.
    Otherwise your drive may become damaged.

    B) This utility contains several executable files.


    DO NOT RUN THESE PROGRAMS except FWWINSD.EXE.
    Running these programs other than FWWINSD.EXE could ruin your
    Hard Disk Drive.

    ==== Update Procedure ====

    1. Download Firmware Update Utility ZIP file from Lenovo Web site and
    save it on your desktop.

    2. Extract Firmware Update Utility ZIP file.

    3. Execute "fwwinsd.exe" in the folder, then a utility window will open.

    4. The detected drive(s) will be listed in the utility window.


    If a detected drive requires an update, it will be shown
    with * mark on the left. Select the target drive for firmware
    update, then press "Start Update" button on the window.
    If no drive is detected, or a detected drive does not require
    a firmware update, you cannot continue executing firmware update.
    Press "Cancel" button to exit the utility.

    5. A warning message will appear on the window.


    When you are ready to start firmware update, press "OK" button.

    6. A confirmation window will appear on the screen.


    Press "Yes" button to continue.

    7. After a successful firmware update, "Firmware update is


    SUCCESSFUL" message will appear on the screen. Press "OK" button.

    8. On "Shutdown Required" message window, press "Yes" button to


    shutdown and reboot PC.

    ==== Supported Environment ====

    OS: Each edition of Windows 7/8/10

    PC: Ideapad platforms with target Hard Disk

    Drive: Following Hard Disk Drive

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
    Model Firmware

    [ Seagate]
    ST1000LM025-1RK172 LVM1

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