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DOS FIRMWARE INSTALLATION

Before updating your firmware, there are some important concerns you should be know about. If your drive works, don't flash it.  Firmware updates should be a last resort type of fix. Search out other alternates before choosing to flash your drive. Firmware flashes are done so at your own risk.  When upgrading, always make sure the firmware version you are upgrading to is the correct firmware for your right drive .  Below are instructions for properly flashing a new firmware for your drive.

NOTE: Before updating your firmware, please close all open applications and unplug any unnecessary devices.

Before updating your firmware, you must confirm that you have the appropriate drive. The best way is to verify the drive's ID String.

1. Download & Install DVDInfoPro or Nero Info Tool.
2. Install the Software and run it after installation is complete.
3. Start DVDInfoPro or Nero Info Tool.
4. Select your DVDRW drive from the pull down menu.
5. Your ID Drive String and current firmware version should be listed on the right side.

Check that your drive's ID STRING MATCHES the firmware you are downloading . Updating the wrong firmware on a different drive may cause permanent damage.

  1. Download the appropriate firmware for your device
  2. Extract your compressed files to a blank floppy disk. Make a note of the name of the .bin file and write it down. It should be something similar to dv1.bin.
  3. Restart your computer and insert your Win98/WinME Boot Disk into your floppy drive.
    Select “Start computer with CD-ROM support ” and press Enter.

  4. After the boot sequence is finished, insert your uncompressed floppy disk containing your new firmware files, into your floppy drive. At the command prompt, type “ dvflash xxx.bin ” where "xxx" is the name of your .bin file and press Enter.

  5. The firmware update utility will appear. Select the drive you wish to update by pressing the number that corresponds to the drive from the list below.

  6. After the firmware update is complete, please restart your computer.


  7. To verify your drive has been flashed correctly, open DVDInfoPro or Nero Info Tool again, and check that your firmware version has been updated.
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