PLDS Optical Disk Drive Firmware Update
Restart required AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package provides the firmware for PLDSDH-16AES, Revision DD12, and is supported on Inspiron, Vostro, OptiPlex, XPS and Precision models running the following Windows operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Improvement for some version of DVDRAM media
Enhancement:
- Not Applicable
Read More- Improvement for some version of DVDRAM media
Enhancement:
- Not Applicable
Version
DD12, A01
Release date
26 Jan 2016
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Storage
Importance
RecommendedDell 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 View Important Information
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: DH-16AES-DD12_ZPE.exe
File Size: 2.6 MB
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, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
db772077464e23019c120b82cd4ddbdb
SHA1:
cf44ccc24d9b4b2e52eef2dd3ddfb73ab9f3d309
SHA-256:
c5cd1000af1ba3e4a94a3363048223f6469f771cc3b2435d8b5ee88a6356dee6
By downloading, you accept the terms of the Dell Software License Agreement.
Important Information
1. Please backup data in the HDD, or at least make copies of all important files stored in the HDDbefore executing this firmware update.
2. No data loss is expected if the firmware update is executed properly according to the update instructions.
3. Data loss or system malfunction may result if the firmware update process is interrupted for any reason.
4. This firmware update shall be executed entirely at your own risk.
2. No data loss is expected if the firmware update is executed properly according to the update instructions.
3. Data loss or system malfunction may result if the firmware update process is interrupted for any reason.
4. This firmware update shall be executed entirely at your own risk.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, 32-bit
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8, 32-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 32-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows 10, 32-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
ASSY,DVD+/-RW,16X,HH,BARE,PLDS
Installation instructions
Download
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Run to unzip the download package into your hard drive.
3. The file explorer will open pointing to the directory containing the download package. Please take note of the path.
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Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility
ATTENTION
1. Switch to AC Power.
Procedure
1. Go into the Windows sub-directory and run the utility contained therein to start firmware update process.
2. On the Warning windows, select "Yes".
3. On the Flash Program for... windows, if the target ODD is not listed, select it and then click "Update".
4. Firmware upgrade will proceed. When the firmware upgrade process completes, it will prompt a successful message, click "Yes".
5. On the Reboot Warning windows, you can click "Now" to reboot operating system.
6. Go into the Windows, to confirm the firmware update was successful, open device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
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Firmware upgrade through the DOS utility
ATTENTION
1. Switch AC Power.
2. The DOS utility supports only Intel systems.
Procedure
1. Boot your system into DOS from USB or CD/DVD drive (for instructions, please refer to the manual that came with your system).
2. Go into the Dos sub-directory execute the DOS utility.
3. Scanning target ODD then press "Y" of the keyboard.
4. On the Flash Program for... windows, if the target ODD is not listed, select number of the target ODD.
5. Firmware upgrade will proceed. When the firmware upgrade process completes, it will prompt a successful message.
6. You can press "Y" of the keyboard to reboot operating system.
7. To confirm the firmware update was successful, boot your system into Windows then open Device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
1. Click Download File and follow the remaining prompts to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Run to unzip the download package into your hard drive.
3. The file explorer will open pointing to the directory containing the download package. Please take note of the path.
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Firmware upgrade through the Windows utility
ATTENTION
1. Switch to AC Power.
Procedure
1. Go into the Windows sub-directory and run the utility contained therein to start firmware update process.
2. On the Warning windows, select "Yes".
3. On the Flash Program for... windows, if the target ODD is not listed, select it and then click "Update".
4. Firmware upgrade will proceed. When the firmware upgrade process completes, it will prompt a successful message, click "Yes".
5. On the Reboot Warning windows, you can click "Now" to reboot operating system.
6. Go into the Windows, to confirm the firmware update was successful, open device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
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Firmware upgrade through the DOS utility
ATTENTION
1. Switch AC Power.
2. The DOS utility supports only Intel systems.
Procedure
1. Boot your system into DOS from USB or CD/DVD drive (for instructions, please refer to the manual that came with your system).
2. Go into the Dos sub-directory execute the DOS utility.
3. Scanning target ODD then press "Y" of the keyboard.
4. On the Flash Program for... windows, if the target ODD is not listed, select number of the target ODD.
5. Firmware upgrade will proceed. When the firmware upgrade process completes, it will prompt a successful message.
6. You can press "Y" of the keyboard to reboot operating system.
7. To confirm the firmware update was successful, boot your system into Windows then open Device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and check the firmware version.
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