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TSST TS-L463A 12.7 Tray SATA 24X Combo, v.D500, A04
Release Date: 12/3/2008
Importance: Recommended
Version: D500,A04
The following formats are available for the file you have selected

File Format: Hard-Drive Get Driver Download File
File Name:

R204961.EXE

Description: This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 935KB

Previous Versions

No previous version available.

Level of Importance:Recommended

Dell recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains feature enhancements or changes that will help keep your system software current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers and software).

Important Information

- Do not power off the computer when updating the drive's firmware. - It is recommended that laptops be plugged into the mains during update. - A system restart is recommended after firmware update has been completed. - Windows users are advised to use the windows flash utility. Users using other operating systems, please use the DOS version.

Compatibility

Systems
inspiron Inspiron 1410
Latitude E5400
Latitude E5400
Latitude E5500
OptiPlex 740
OptiPlex 745
OptiPlex 755
OptiPlex 760
OptiPlex 960
Precision R5400
Vostro Notebook A840
Vostro Notebook A860
Operating Systems
MS Windows Vista 32-bit
MS Windows Vista 64-bit
MS Windows XP
MS Windows XP x64

Applies to

  • TS-L463A 12.7 Tray SATA 24X Combo

Fixes & Enhancements

Firmware update to enhance the read stability of autorun media on TSST TS-L462D slim combo drive.

Installation Instructions

            
Custom Instructions for R204961.EXE:

Download

1.Click Download Now, to download the file.
2.When the File Download window appears, click Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears. 
3.From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save.  The file will download to your desktop.
4.If the Download Complete window appears, click Close.  The file icon appears on your desktop.

Install (Windows XP and Vista Users)

1.Save all work and be prepared to reboot the system after flashing the drive. Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R204961.EXE.
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or 
unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R204961. Write down this path so the executable (i.e. Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3.The Self-Extractor window appears.
4.Click OK.
5.After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6.The Windows Flash utility, SFDNWIN, for the TSST TS-L463A drive will automatically launch.
7.If a "Drive not found" message pops up, then the system is not detecting the TSST TS-L463A drive. Check to make sure the TSST TS-L463A drive is properly installed.
8.The SFDNWIN flash utility window will appear. Click on the round folder icon on the extreme top left corner of the SFDNWIN window.
9.Navigate to the folder C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R204961
10.Select 463AD500.BIN
11.Click on the "Flash to Drive" icon next to the folder icon on the top left of the SFDNWIN window. (It is the 2nd of the three icons on the top left of the SFDNWIN window)
12.Wait for the flash process to complete.
13.Acknowledge reboot request to reboot system.

Install (DOS Users)

1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R204961.EXE.
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or 
unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R204961. Write down this path so the executable (I.e. 
Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3.The Self-Extractor window appears.
4.Click OK.
5.After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6.The Windows Flash utility, SFDNWIN, for the TSST TS-L463A drive will automatically launch. Close the SFDNWIN. On other OSes, the SFDNWIN utility may fail to launch.
7.Navigate to the folder C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R204961\DOS
8.Copy the files "SFDNDOS.EXE" and "463AD500.BIN" to a bootable DOS floppy or flash disk.
9.Boot to DOS
10.Navigate to the location where "SFDNDOS.EXE" and "463AD500.BIN" are located on the DOS floppy or Flash disk.
11.Enter "SFDNDOS 463AD500.BIN" at the DOS prompt.
12.Follow the instructions to complete the flash process and reboot after flash process is complete.            
        

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