How to Format Samsung SSD for Mac/Macbook Pro on Windows PC? How to Format Samsung SSD for Mac/Macbook Pro on Windows PC? If you want to format Samsung SSD for Mac or Macbook, there are 3 methods you can try. Use a free SSD format tool (AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard), Windows native CMD or Disk Management. Update June 2015 - 2. However, I today discovered that you can update the Firmware, though not reperform, by using a Windows PC & the latest Samsung Magician utility as of today v4.6 without losing any data. It will update on a GUID/Mac Extended drive. The drive must be attached internal SATA, it doesn't work in an external USB enclosure.
Samsung Magician 5.0.0
The Samsung Magician software facilitates easy maintenance and use of Samsung SSD products connected to a desktop or notebook computer. This Samsung-proprietary software was designed specifically for Samsung SSD products and is available for any Samsung SSD product, including 470, 830, 840, 840 PRO, 840 EVO, 850 PRO and 850 EVO SSDs. This software is not compatible with other manufacturers’ SSDs.
Features and Highlights
SecureErase function can fully erase data on the drive in less than 1 minute. Update function confirms that latest firmware is installed from the Samsung website. Automatic OS optimization for Superfetch/Prefetch, ReadyBoost, and DIPM settings. Benchmarking application tests performance of the SSD, and other connected devices. Fully compatible with all previously shipped Samsung SSD drives.
Filesize: (14.02 MB) Safe & Secure
Latest Version: Samsung Magician 6.1.0
Requirements: Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10
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Author / Product: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. / Samsung Magician
Old Versions: Here
Filename: Samsung_Magician_Installer.exe
MD5 Checksum: 638efb51051664b55d95ef8197e0b5fa
Windows 7 – Windows 8 – Windows 10 – Windows xp – This software is for windows