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PBDS DS-8W1P Slim 8x DVD+/-RW, v.BD1C, A02
Windows/DOS firmware flash update for PBDS DS-8W1P Slim 8x DVD+/-RW
Release Date: 6/25/2008
Importance: Recommended
Version: BD1C,A02
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File Format: Hard-Drive Get Driver Download File
File Name:

DS-8W1P_BD1C.zip

Description: This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
Download Type: HTTP
File Size: 2MB

Previous Versions

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Description

Windows/DOS firmware flash update for PBDS DS-8W1P Slim 8x DVD+/-RW

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

1) Please close other applications before updating. 2) While the firmware is updating, please don't turn off the computer. 3) Please reboot the computer after the firmware update is completed.

Compatibility

Systems
Dimension Desktop 9200C
inspiron 1420
inspiron 1501
inspiron 1520
inspiron 1521
inspiron 1525
inspiron 1526
inspiron 1720
inspiron 1721
inspiron 640m
inspiron 9400/E1705
inspiron I6400/E1505
Latitude 131L
Latitude ATG D630
Latitude D420
Latitude D430
Latitude D520
Latitude D530
Latitude D531
Latitude D620
Latitude D620
Latitude D630
Latitude D630c
Latitude D631
Latitude D820
Latitude D830
Latitude XFR D630
Latitude XT
OptiPlex 740
OptiPlex 745
OptiPlex 755
Precision M2300
Precision M4300
Precision M6300
Precision M65
Precision M90
Vostro Notebook 1000
Vostro Notebook 1400
Vostro Notebook 1500
Vostro Notebook 1700
Vostro Notebook Dell 500
XPS Desktop M1210
XPS Desktop M1710
XPS Desktop M1730
Operating Systems
Red Hat Ent Linux 3
Red Hat Ent Linux 4
MS Windows Vista 32-bit
MS Windows 2000
MS Windows Vista 64-bit
MS Windows XP

Applies to

  • DS-8W1P Slim 8x DVD+/-RW

Fixes & Enhancements

- Improve the burn compatibility using Windows Vista SP1 native application.

Installation Instructions

            
Windows based firmware flash update for PBDS DS-8W1P SLIM 8X DVD+/-RW:-
1. Download and unzip the DS-8W1P_BD1C.zip into your desktop.
2. In “DS-8W1P_BD1C” folder, please search for the “Windows” folder.
3. In “Windows” folder, please make sure you have the administrator right, and double click on “BD1CWIN.EXE” and click on “Yes” to proceed.
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 flash update for PBDS DS-8W1P SLIM 8X DVD+/-RW:-
1. Unzip the DS-8W1P_BD1C.zip into your bootable USB key.
2. In “DOS” folder, just type “BD1CDOS.EXE”.
3. Please select “1” (assume this is the only optical drive) and wait for 2 minutes.
4. You should see “Flash Successful!”

NOTE: Ensure before performing firmware update on a Dell notebook that the system is operating on AC power and not Battery only            
        

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