HLDS BH40N Half Height BD-RW Optical Drive Firmware Update

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Driver Id : 6WV1M

Importance : Recommended

Version : A1B2, A00 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 25 May 2021

Download Type : Firmware

Category : Removable Storage

This package contains the firmware for HLDS BH40N Half Height BD-RW Optical Drive, Revision A1B2. Firmware is a microcode that is embedded on devices such as hard drives or optical drives. The firmware manages the functionality of the devices.

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File Format: 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.

File Name: BD-RE_BH40N_A1B2_6WV1M_ZPE.exe

File size: 4.43 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 165b471cb12ecae54780d1040d0f9eea

SHA1: bd0808c29a3014aa59c388c76880d2db62399ad1

SHA-256: ac80cfe8da52730b3b6c8821d886a3ef326047c58876acb8f10ec27da051bda6

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where non Hitachi-LG Data Storage (HLDS) optical drives cannot read DVD-RW with write-protect enabled using HLDS Blu-Ray optical drive.
- Fixed the issue where file read error message is displayed when you delete files that were copied into DVD-RW with Live File System format.

Enhancements:
- Enhanced the system security by preventing downgrade or download of unauthorized drive firmware.
- Supports Sony Qual-Layer BD-R 4x media.

Installation instructions

Note:
Before updating this firmware, ensure that you back up the data in the system and close all open applications. It is also recommended to connect the power cable when it is not a desktop and disconnect all external storage devices.

Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Upgrade Procedure
1. Close all open applications and save your work before the firmware update process.
2. Go to the location where you have downloaded the package.
3. Run BD-RE_BH40N_A1B2.exe as administrator.
A command prompt interface is displayed. Wait for the update to take place.
4. After the command prompt window closes, reboot your system to complete the installation.

HLDS BH40N Half Height BD-RW Optical Drive Firmware Update

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