Western Digital WD1600AAJS-75M0A0/WD800AAJS-75M0A0 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 Western Digital WD1600AAJS-75M0A0/WD800AAJS-75M0A0 Firmware Update and is supported on Inspiron Desktop, Optiplex, Precision and Vostro Desktop models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: XP, Vista and Windows 7.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes - Not applicable Enhancements - Enhanced the user data lifeguard and reserved area robustness
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Version

02.03E02, A03

Release date

20 May 2010

Download Type

Hardware

Category

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: ZipPack External
File Name: R269603.exe
File Size: 2 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
95060601115b9bc8ffb39effb9b49634
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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WD1600AAJS-75M0A0
Custom Instructions for R269603.exe: Information PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS/For Bootable CD option (PLEASE MAKE SURE A/C POWER IS BEING USED WHILE UPDATING YOUR HARD DRIVE) 1. Click on the (R269603.EXE) file and select "RUN". 2. Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location. 3. If you have CD imaging software that supports the .ISO image format the file "C:\DELL\Drivers\R269603\WDC_Utility.ISO" is an image for a bootable CD that will automatically run the application. 4. Boot to the CD. 5. The Western Digital utility will start automatically. 6. The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Western Digital WD800AAJS-75M0A0, WD1600AAJS-75M0A0. 7. A message will tell the update complete once it completes. 8. Remove the CD and power off your PC. 9. Power on your PC to continue normal operation. For Other Bootable option (IE. USB key, etc.) (PLEASE MAKE SURE A/C POWER IS BEING USED WHILE UPDATINGYOUR HARD DRIVE) - Click on the (R269603.EXE) file and select "RUN". - Press "Continue" then "OK" to extract the files to the provided location. - The files are located in "C:\DELL\Drivers\R269603\Files" directory. - Add the files to your bootable media and run the "FLASH.bat". - The Western Digital utility will start automatically. - The utility will autoscan and update the appropiate Western Digital WD800AAJS-75M0A0, WD1600AAJS-75M0A0. - A message will tell the update complete once it completes. - Remove the Bootable Media and power off your system. - Power on your PC to continue normal operation.

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