PBDS DS-8W1P Slim 8x DVD+/-RW Firmware Update

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This package provides the Windows/DOS Based PBDS DS-8W1P Slim 8x DVD+/-RW Firmware Update and is supported on Dimension Desktop, Inspiron, Latitude, Optiplex, Precision, Vostro Notebook and XPS Desktop models that are running the following Operating Systems: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, DOS, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and Enterprise Linux 4.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes - Not Applicable Enhancements - Improved the burn compatibility using Windows Vista SP1 native application
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Version

BD1C, A02

Release date

25 Jun 2008

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Removable 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: Extracts files directly to local disk
File Name: DS-8W1P_BD1C.zip
File Size: 2.06 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file format consists of an archive of files that may be decompressed to a directory on the hard drive. The installation can then be done from that directory.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
64c0c87109cbef5944a8cb18f4166194
SHA1:
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SHA-256:
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Windows based firmware flash update for PBDS DS-8W1P SLIM 8X DVD+/-RW:- 1. Download and unzip the DS-8W1P_BD1C.zip into your desktop. 2. In "DS-8W1P_BD1C" folder, please search for the "Windows" folder. 3. In "Windows" folder, please make sure you have the administrator right, and double click on "BD1CWIN.EXE" and click on "Yes" to proceed. 4. Click on "Update" button. This may take as long as two minutes. Please wait for the process to complete. 5. You should see "Firmware has been updated successfully!". 6. Windows must restart to complete this operation, please save all data and click on "Now". DOS based firmware flash update for PBDS DS-8W1P SLIM 8X DVD+/-RW:- 1. Unzip the DS-8W1P_BD1C.zip into your bootable USB key. 2. In "DOS" folder, just type "BD1CDOS.EXE". 3. Please select "1" (assume this is the only optical drive) and wait for 2 minutes. 4. You should see "Flash Successful!". NOTE: Ensure before performing firmwareupdate on a Dell notebook that the system is operating on AC power and not Battery only.

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