Philips Lite-On Data Storage Slot Load Optical Disc Drive Firmware Update
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 Update for Philips Lite-On Data Storage (PLDS) Slot Load Optical Disc Drive and is supported on Alienware M18XR2/M18X/M17XR4/M17XR3 models that are running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 8.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
- Fixed issue with optical disc drive eject button support on Win8 Operating System.
Enhancements
- Not Applicable.
Read More- Fixed issue with optical disc drive eject button support on Win8 Operating System.
Enhancements
- Not Applicable.
Version
A00
Release date
15 Apr 2013
Download Type
Firmware
Category
Removable Storage
Importance
OptionalDell Technologies recommends reviewing this update to determine if it applies to your system. The update contains changes that impact only certain configurations or provides new features that may or may not apply to your environment.
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File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility_ZPE.exe
File Size: 2.62 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.
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MD5:
ba52b94ad7a0db6a321e8925952d43d5
SHA1:
6caeb0da4e4ff1a9702bc5cf8670ed84212a7f84
SHA-256:
868a6a48ea91c2d4ce4b93c80e0b7bf0572c86b537ccabd743c41f6b874062ad
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Important Information
1. Please close other running applications before updating.
2. While the firmware is updating, please don't turn off the computer.
3. Please reboot the computer after the firmware update is completed.
2. While the firmware is updating, please don't turn off the computer.
3. Please reboot the computer after the firmware update is completed.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 8, 32-bit
Windows 8, 64-bit
Applies to
DL-8A4SH 12.7mm Slotload 8x DVDRW
Installation instructions
HD12 Windows based firmware update is for DL-8A4SH
Installation:
1. Download and unzip DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility.zip to your desktop.
2. In the new DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility folder, locate and open the Windows folder.
3. Make sure the ODD DL-8A4SH which target to do FW update is connected to the laptop.
4. Double click DL-8A4SH_HD12_FW utility_WIN.exe to start FW update process.
5. On the first screen is a warning message, it remind "This utility is only for DL-8A4SH and don't turn off the system while flash is in progress". Click "Yes" to continue.
6. On the next screen if the target ODD is not listed, select it and then Click "Update" to continue.
7. Load the firmware will be processing. Once the firmware update is complete(Screen will show "Firmware has been updated successfully!"). Click "OK" to finish FW update.
8. Next screen is reboot warning, request to reboot your computer. Close and save all important applications before reboot. Click "Now" to reboot the system.
9. After reboot the Firmware update is completed.
To confirm the firmware update was successful, open Device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and the firmware version "HD12" should be listed.
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HD12 DOS based firmware update is for DL-8A4SH
Installation:
1. Download and unzip DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility.zip to a known path.
2. In the new DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility folder, locate and open the Dos folder. Please remenber the path of file "DL-8A4SH_HD12_FW utility_DOS.exe"
3. Using the F12 option, boot system into the Dos mode by USB device or DVD-ROM.
4. Execute the "DL-8A4SH_HD12_FW utility_DOS.exe" from Dos command. Press "Enter" key to continue.
5. On the first Dos screen is a warning message, it remind "This utility is only for DL-8A4SH and don't turn off the system while flash is in progress". Press the "Y" key to continue.
6. On the next screen the target ODD and current FW will be listed. Press "Enter" key to continue.
7. Screen is flashing "Programming..please wait 2 min". Firmware update is in progrssing.
8. Once the firmware update is completed, screen will show firmware update successfully. Press the "Y" key to re-boot into Windows.
9. After reboot the Firmware update is completed.
To confirm the firmware update was successful, open Device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and the firmware version "HD12" should be listed
Installation:
1. Download and unzip DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility.zip to your desktop.
2. In the new DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility folder, locate and open the Windows folder.
3. Make sure the ODD DL-8A4SH which target to do FW update is connected to the laptop.
4. Double click DL-8A4SH_HD12_FW utility_WIN.exe to start FW update process.
5. On the first screen is a warning message, it remind "This utility is only for DL-8A4SH and don't turn off the system while flash is in progress". Click "Yes" to continue.
6. On the next screen if the target ODD is not listed, select it and then Click "Update" to continue.
7. Load the firmware will be processing. Once the firmware update is complete(Screen will show "Firmware has been updated successfully!"). Click "OK" to finish FW update.
8. Next screen is reboot warning, request to reboot your computer. Close and save all important applications before reboot. Click "Now" to reboot the system.
9. After reboot the Firmware update is completed.
To confirm the firmware update was successful, open Device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and the firmware version "HD12" should be listed.
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HD12 DOS based firmware update is for DL-8A4SH
Installation:
1. Download and unzip DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility.zip to a known path.
2. In the new DL-8A4SH_HD12_utility folder, locate and open the Dos folder. Please remenber the path of file "DL-8A4SH_HD12_FW utility_DOS.exe"
3. Using the F12 option, boot system into the Dos mode by USB device or DVD-ROM.
4. Execute the "DL-8A4SH_HD12_FW utility_DOS.exe" from Dos command. Press "Enter" key to continue.
5. On the first Dos screen is a warning message, it remind "This utility is only for DL-8A4SH and don't turn off the system while flash is in progress". Press the "Y" key to continue.
6. On the next screen the target ODD and current FW will be listed. Press "Enter" key to continue.
7. Screen is flashing "Programming..please wait 2 min". Firmware update is in progrssing.
8. Once the firmware update is completed, screen will show firmware update successfully. Press the "Y" key to re-boot into Windows.
9. After reboot the Firmware update is completed.
To confirm the firmware update was successful, open Device manager -> open ODD -> click Properties -> choose hardware ID under Details and the firmware version "HD12" should be listed
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