Looking for Answers about samsung 128GB 470 Series Solid State Drive?

Since this question appears on the SSD product page, I must assume your question is about the flash memory of the Solid State Drive. The solid state memory (Flash) interfaces with an onboard controller which then interfaces with the SATA controller via the same cabling to the motherboard as mechanical SATA drives. So, for all intents and purposes, just install the SATA SSD drive in your computer case, plug in the SATA power and data cables and your SSD is ready for use.

Flash memory interface is same as SRAM interface, except that the flash memory requires a 12V/5V programming voltage to erase and write new data.

OE (OUTPUT ENABLE): Enables the device's outputs through the data buffers during a read cycle. OE is active low.
WE (WRITE ENABLE): Controls writes to the command register and array blocks. WE is active low. Addresses and data are latched on the rising edge of the WE pulse.
CE (CHIP ENABLE): Activates the device's control logic, input buffers, decoders and sense amplifiers. CE is active low. CE high de-selects the memory device and reduces power consumption to standby levels. If CE and RP are high, but not at a CMOS high level, the standby current will increase due to current flow through the CE and RP input stages.
BYTE: Configures whether the device operates in byte-wide mode (x8) or word-wide mode (x16). This pin must be set at power-up or return from deep power-down and not changed during device operation. BYTE pin must be controlled at CMOS levels to meet the CMOS current specification in standby mode.
When BYTE is at logic low, the byte-wide mode is enabled, where data is read and programmed on DQ0-DQ7 and DQ15/A-1 becomes the lowest order address that decodes between the upper and lower byte. DQ8-DQ14 are tri-stated during the byte-wide mode.
When BYTE is at logic high, the word-wide mode is enabled, where data is read and programmed on DQ0-DQ15.

Vpp (PROGRAM/ERASE POWER SUPPLY): For erasing memory array blocks or programming data in each block, a voltage either of 5 V ± 10% or 12 V ± 5% must be applied to this pin. When VPP < VPPLK all blocks are locked and protected against Program and Erase commands.

RP/PWD (RESET/DEEP POWER-DOWN): Uses three voltage levels (VIL, VIH, and VHH) to control two different functions: reset/deep power-down mode and boot block unlocking. It is backward compatible with the BX/BL/BV products. When RP is at logic low, the device is in reset/deep power-down mode, which puts the outputs at High-Z, resets the Write State Machine, and draws minimum current.
When RP is at logic high, the device is in standard operation. When RP transitions from logic-low to logic-high, the device defaults to the read array mode.
When RP is at VHH, the boot block is unlocked and can be programmed or erased. This overrides any control from the WP input.

The decoder IC 74LS139 is employed in the above circuit for selecting the flash memory through A19 and IO/M as inputs.

Usually this is a driver or cable problem. I use SDD drives for storage, never to intense activities like virtual memory swap disk.

Have you gone to: Control Panel/System and Security/Administrative Tools/Create and Format Hard Disk Partitions? You need to go to this section to format the SSD and get the computer to recognize it.

Hope that this helps.

No, the firmware is only updated in DOS. I don't believe running a DOS window in Win7 inside your OSX will work, it's just too far removed. Not sure how to update when your only computer is a Mac. Sorry.

The term "electronic drive," assumes a reference to the Solid State Drive, which have no moving parts. If so, the answer is yes. Solid State Drives (SSD) can be replacements for mechanical hard drives. They can also be used in a system that utilizes both traditional mechanical hard drives and solid state drives. Before purchase, be sure to browse the FAQs and Support Forums for any manufacturer being considered. SSDs utilize different controllers and have varying features. Be sure to choose a reliable brand that fits your usage needs and best fits your computer build.

you can but isn't recommend since it doesn't do anything for ssd performance and wears out the ssd faster.

This is a relatively easy task. The following is a step-by-step instruction for the process of making a USB Bootable Drive for updating Firmware:
THis is what you will need:
1) A USB Flash Drive at least 4GB+
2) Microsoft OS Disk for Vista or Windows 7
3) A computer running Vista or Windows 7
STEP I: Format the Drive -
This uses the command line to format the disk properly using the diskpart utility. *THIS PROCESS WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR USB DRIVE!* If you need the information on your USB Drive, make a copy somewhere safe.
1) Plug in your USB Flash Drive
2) Open a command prompt. You may have to run as administrator. LEFT CLICK on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt > If necessary, RIGHT CLICK Command Prompt and LEFT CLICK “Run as administrator”
3) Find the drive number of your USB Drive by typing the following at the Command Prompt window:
diskpart
list disk
The number of your USB drive will be in the drives listed. This will be needed for the next step. The USB Disk will probably be listed last, but may be listed first. It is easily identified by the size listed next to each drive in the list.
4) Format the drive by typing the following commands at the prompt. Replace the number “1” with the number of your disk.
select disk 1
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=NTFS
assign
exit
Your USB flash drive is now formatted and ready to be made bootable.

PART II: Make the Drive Bootable
This part of the process uses the bootsect utility that comes on the Vista or Windows 7 disk to make the flash drive bootable. Use the same command window used in Step 1:
1) Insert your Windows Vista or 7 DVD into your drive.
2) Change directory to the DVD’s boot directory where bootsect is: d: cd d:\boot (assuming your DVD drive is d: - if not change to the proper drive letter)
3) Use bootsect to set the USB to a bootable NTFS drive prepared for a Windows Vista or 7 image. Assuming that your USB flash drive has been labeled disk J:\ by the computer:
bootsect /nt60 j: (If your computer labeled the drive with a different letter, use that letter. For example: E:\, F:\ or G:\, etc. )
4) The command prompt window can now closed. The Bootable USB Flash Drive has been created.

1. It will wipe the drive of all data. It is stated as a warning in the pdf you should download and read.
2. Magician software available for download.
3. Trim is built in to Windows 7.

I figured this one out. I was a result of using the 6GB port on my motherboard. The Marvell controller had issues with recognizing SSD drives. Interesting since I would have thought that was it's purpose. In any event, I updated the Marvell firmware and moved the SSD to one of the Intel ports and it was recognized right away as a 470. Hope this helps others.

Yes. Windows 7 sees them as just another hard drive.