PLDS DH-16A6S SATA HH DVDRW Firmware Update

AUTO INSTALLED 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 DH-16A6S SATA HH DVDRW Firmware Update and is supported on Alienware Desktop, Inspiron Desktop, Optiplex, Precision, Studio Desktop, Studio XPS Desktop, Vostro Desktop and XPS Desktop models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Vista and DOS.
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Fixes - Not Applicable Enhancements - Enhanced the burn application compatibility of DVD-R DL - Enhanced the tray interaction - Enhanced the read capability of Qflix media
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Version

YD12, A01

Release date

23 Dec 2009

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Removable Storage

Importance

Recommended
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.
Available formats

File Format: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: HA6NYD12.zip
File Size: 2.31 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ca3ef96a928374f3c5667d2ef1c09a72
SHA1:
Not available
SHA-256:
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Windows Vista, 32-bit
Windows Vista, 64-bit
Windows XP
Windows XP, 64-bit
DH-16A6S SATA HH DVDRW
Windows based firmware flash update for PLDS DH-16A6SDVDRW:- 1. Download and unzip the HA6NYD12.zip into your desktop. 2. In "HA6NYD12" folder, please search for the "Windows" folder. 3. In "Windows" folder, please make sure you have the administrator right, and double click on "YD12Win.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 flash update for PLDS DH-16A6SDVDRW:- 1. Unzip the HA6NYD12.zipinto your bootable USB key. 2. In "Dos" folder, just type "YD12DOS.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".

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