PLDS DU-8A3S Ultra-slim SATA Trayload DVD+/-RW Firmware Update
AUTO INSTALLEDThis file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.
This package provides the Windows/DOS Based PLDS DU-8A3S Ultra-slim SATA Trayload DVD+/-RW Firmware Update and is supported on the Latitude, Precision, Vostro Notebook and XPS Notebook models that are running the following Operating Systems: XP, Vista and Windows 7 and DOS.
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MD5:
649d7f71e2311584aeed57e7e2a5053b
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes - Not Applicable Enhancement - Improved the compatibility of DVD-R DL - Improved the detection of the optical drive
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Windows based firmware update for PLDS DU-8A3S DVDRW: 1. Download and unzip the KD04KD12.zip into your desktop. 2. In "KD04KD12" folder, please search for the "Windows" folder. 3. In "Windows" folder, please make sure you have the administrator right, and double click on "DELLWIN.EXE". 4. Click on "Update" button. This may take as long as two minutes. Please wait for the process to complete. 5. You should see "Firmware has been updated successfully!". 6. Windows must restart to complete this operation, please save all data and click on "Now". DOS based firmware update for PLDS DU-8A3S DVDRW: 1. Unzip the KD04KD12.zip into your bootable USB key. 2. In "Dos" folder, just type "DELLDOS.EXE". 3. Please select "1" (assume this is the only optical drive) and wait for 2 minutes. 4. You should see "Firmware update successfully!". 5. Windows must restart to complete this operation, please "y".