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fguder

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November 17th, 2005 21:00

NEC DVD_RW ND3540A Firmware Update?

I have just installed NEC ND3540A Drive in my Dell computer. It works well.
The properties of this hardware in my computer is shown as follows:
 
_ND DVD_RW ND3540A ___________ 1.01____
 
I believe the term 1.01 refers to the firmware version. I read comments/notes implying that there is a firmware undate for this driver. I couldn't find one.
 
Is there a firmware update for NEC ND3540A? If so, where can I download it?
Thanks.

Skybird

10.9K Posts

November 17th, 2005 21:00

I do not believe Dell has released a Firmware update for the NEC ND-3540A.
There are none listed in the Downloads section.

sparke63

43 Posts

November 18th, 2005 11:00

                  fguder,
On the nec usa site there is a firmware update to 1.03 for that drive. I printed out there instructions for updateing firmware for the drive but have not done it since it burns better than my plextor 716a.                  mark

Skybird

10.9K Posts

November 18th, 2005 13:00

Use of a non-approved Dell Firmware will void the warranty on the drive.
Use it at your own risk.

fguder

10 Posts

November 18th, 2005 15:00

Thanks to all for responding. I am reporting my experince hoping to help those who might have the same need/question.

I was informed (by a member in another forum) that I could download the updated firmware (Version 1.03 for NEC ND3540A Driver) from the following link:
I believe the note from Sparke63 in this forum was referring to the same page.
I downloaded the firmware and have just installed it. Now, the firmware has been updated to version 1.03.
I have not experienced any problem. I did not have a serious test to see the increase in the driver's performance with the updated firmware. The only experiment I had was a disc copy of size 11 MB. Each trial (with the old firmware and the updated firmware) took about the same time. I understand this is too small of a size to tell anything about the performance. But, I feel better that I have the newest firmware.
 
Note about the Update:
 
I have followed all the NEC DVD Firmware Update instructions provided on the same web page that you download the firmware. I suggest the same. In fact, please note the following noted on the NEC website:
 
If the firmware upgrade is not performed correctly or if the power supply is interrupted during the upgrade, the drive may be rendered unusable. If you wish to upgrade the firmware, you do so at your sole and exclusive risk. NEC takes no responsibility for any errors or problems with any firmware upgrade. This software is provided "as is" with no warranty whatsoever. NEC will not supply any technical service or support regarding this firmware or any upgrade.
 
I was also informed that this is a standard disclaimer that most manufacturers put on their firmware download page.
 
Best to all.

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