The firmware updates below are intended only for use with the MyDigitalSSD M2X USB 3.1 Gen 2 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Enclosure Adapter featuring the JMicron JMS583 bridge controller. MyDigitalSSD is not responsible for damages or data loss as a result of other than intended use.

The updates below are not mandatory for use and are intended only to improve MyDigitalSSD M2X adapter compatibility and connectivity. Therefore, it is solely up to the user whether or not to download and apply any of these updates.

Firmware Update Requirements

To perform the updates below, users will need a USB compatible PC running operating system Windows 7 or higher.

Firmware Installation Notes

IMPORTANT: MyDigitalSSD M2X M.2 SSD adapter PCB board must be empty when performing any update.

Downloads

7.15.19: MyDigitalSSD M2X NVMe M.2 Adapter Firmware Update 0206

Users can upgrade directly to FW version 0206 from versions 0203, 0204, or 0205. No additional updates are necessary.

• Improved compatibility with 2TB/1920GB M.2 SSDs

Download: M2X_FWUpdate_Utility_0206.zip (344KB)

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3.22.19: MyDigitalSSD M2X NVMe M.2 Adapter Firmware Update 0205

• Increased compatibility
• Fixed overheating issues on certain motherboard chipsets
• Fixed disconnecting issues on large transfers

Download: M2X_FWUpdate_Utility_0205.zip (343KB)

Updating the Firmware

1. Remove any SSD from the M2X enclosure. The adapter PCB board must be empty when performing this update.
2. Download the ‘M2X_FWUpdate_Utility’ file located above.
3. Extract the update file.
4. Plug the empty M2X PCB board into a USB port.
5. Run the firmware update program.
6. If your firmware is already up to date, you will see the following window and no further action is needed.

   

7. If the firmware needs to be updated, you will see:

   

8. Press the update button. Update operation generally takes less than 10 seconds.
9. If successful, you will see the following:

   

10. Exit the program.
11. Unplug the M2X PCB board.
12. Install or reinstall an SSD and enjoy.

Verifying the Update

Using Windows 10

1. Right click the windows button in the bottom left, click on 'Device Manager'.
2. Expand the 'Storage controllers' to reveal options.
3. Right click on 'USB Attached SCSI (UAS) Mass Storage Device' and choose 'Properties'.
4. Click the 'Details' tab.
5. Under 'Property', choose 'Hardware Ids'.
6. Under 'Value', look for 'REV_0205' to confirm a successful update.