Note:

You are advised to back up the data in the system and close all open applications.
It is also recommended to connect the power cable if it is not a desktop and
disconnect all external storage devices.

Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility

Upgrade Procedure
1. Close all open applications and save your work before the firmware update
process.
2. Go to the location where you have downloaded the package.
3. Run Rosewood1D SDM3 FW Utility Windows Ver.exe as administrator.
4. Select your language, and then select OK.
5. Select Next on the welcome screen.
6. The next screen is the License Agreement screen. If you agree, click I accept
the terms of the License Agreement and then click Next.
7. You will then come to the screen that asks you to close and save all
applications and to back up your data. When you are ready to start the firmware
update, check the Begin firmware update procedure, and then click Proceed.
8. Once the firmware download completion message is displayed, click Next > to
continue.
9. Click Finish to complete the firmware activation.
10. To confirm the firmware update was successful, open Device manager > open Disk
Drives > Select ST500LM030 or ST1000LM035 > click Properties > choose hardware ID
under Details and check the firmware version.