This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible, so that you don't miss the release that can improve your optical drive. So, if you intend to install this release, hit the download button to get the desired package and update the firmware. When it comes to the installation method, since most manufacturers provide their own way for upgrading ODDs, it's best that you carefully read and understand the update steps, regardless if you're a power user or a regular one.Īs for applying this software, before initiating the installation, it is recommended that you remove any disc from the optical drive, close all applications and processes that might interfere with the upgrade, and make sure that the system is connected to a stable power source (an update failure can seriously damage the ODD firmware). However, a firmware update doesn't always include significant enhancements, and in some cases might not improve yours at all. About ODD Firmware:Ĭhanging your optical disk drive (ODD) firmware version can bring numerous changes such as compatibility improvements for different disc types, or various fixes for certain problems encountered during the unit's lifetime. When the upgrade is complete the screen should say FIRMWARE UPDATE SUCCESSFUL. If an error occurs during the upgrade process, or the upgrade process is canceled during this process, damage to the drive can occur.
IMPORTANT - DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVE DURING THIS PROCESS.
Click the update button and do not touch or interfere with the drive while the firmware is being upgraded. Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update as they can interfere with data transfer and damage the drive. Close all other programs including: screen saver, and /or antivirus. Start Windows and verify it can recognize the drive. Connect the drive to the secondary IDE channel as a master drive with no other devices connected to that channel (Ignore if it's an SATA drive). If you haven't already, download the firmware file and extract the zip file.
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