Download Files
File Format: 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.
File Name: D8K22801.exe
File size: 757 KB
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.
Important Information
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.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 98
Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
Windows NT 4.0
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Installation instructions
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.