HLDS Optical Disk Drive Firmware Update

Restart required 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 HLDS DU90N Revision A03 & GU90N Revision A04 and is supported on Inspiron models running the following Windows operating systems: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Fixed issue on ODD icon lost after warm boot, intermittently fail in Windows 10 OS

Enhancement:
- Not Applicable
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Version

A0X, A00

Release date

13 Sep 2016

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 View Important Information
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: HLDS_7XW1Y_ZPE.exe
File Size: 4.76 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:
f9bb93535262692b96bf748d20d202d7
SHA1:
d50b08b6ff98b0d35aa0e62398f92b567c283a11
SHA-256:
1a6def2021acfd8bba1e257fd7e59416b41176ef70fab49cb088f2cda56eadfa

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WARNING: As with all firmware updates, it is strongly recommended that you backup or make copies of all important files before performing this update. This firmware update process is done entirely at your own risk. If performed correctly, there will be no loss of system or user data on the drive. However, if the firmware process is interrupted for any reason, your solid state drive may not function properly.
8X Ultra Slim DVD+/-RW Drive
8X Ultra Slim DVDROM Drive
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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. Execute firmware file
2. When request agree of update, click "Yes"
3. Start firmware update
4. Firmware upgrade will proceed. When the firmware upgrade process completes, click "Yes" for system reboot

Reboot will be required

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