HLDS GDR-8081N 8X Slim DVD, v.0110, A01

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Firmware update for "HLDS GDR-8081N Slim 8X DVD ROM" Dell P/N 8K228
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Fixes & Enhancements

This firmware allows the HLDS GDR 8081N 8X slim DVD ROM drive to read
DVD+R media.

The firmware also addresses an issue where a final region change to multi-
region media is not allowed, and a DVD -R media (DVD Spectacular)
readability issue.
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Version

0110, A01

Release date

13 Dec 2002

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Removable Storage

Importance

Optional
Dell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
Available formats View Important Information

File Format: One or more self extracting disk images inside of a self extracting zip
File Name: D8K22801.exe
File Size: 757 KB
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, then double-click it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
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Firmware update for "HLDS GDR-8081N 8X DVD Rom Drive" Dell P/N 8K228

The update will create a bootable diskette that must be used under DOS
(not under Windowed DOS box). This flash will update the drive's firmware
to 0110. The user will need to remove the floppy disc and then reboot the
system before using the drive.

If the firmware reflash fails ( e.g., system hangs, etc. ), reboot the
system and try again at least twice.


Floppy Disk Boot to Disk for D8K22801.exe

Download

1. Click Download Now, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save (Windows XP users will 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.

Hard Drive Floppy Disk Creation

1. Get 1 blank, formatted floppy disks.
2. Double-click the new icon (it looks like a floppy diskette) on
the desktop. The Self-Extractor window appears.
3. Click Setup. An black MS-DOS window appears with a message
indicating that you need 1 floppy diskettes.
4. Press the [ENTER] key.
A message appears prompting you to insert a blank floppy diskette.
5. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
6. Press the [ENTER] key. A message appears indicating that all
data on the disk will be erased.
7. Press the [y] key and then press the [ENTER] key.
The files are copied to the floppy diskette. If the procedure requires
more than one diskette, repeat steps 5 – 7 until you reach the end of the diskette set.
8. After all the files have been copied to the last floppy disk,
press the [ENTER] key and the MS-DOS window closes.

Install

1. Insert the first (or the only) disk of the set into the Floppy
drive.
2. Click Start, click Shutdown, click Restart, and then click OK.
Windows XP Users need only click restart.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.





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