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DVD-RW units usually get Firmware updates to resolve media
compatibility issues or to improve it's writing capabilities. Currently,
I have a Plextor PX-708A. When I bought the drive, it shipped
with Firmware Rev 1.04. The last time I updated, the Firmware
had reached version 1.10.
Flashing a DVD/CD unit isn't like Motherboard BIOS and is
usually done from within Windows. If you do Flash make sure
that you have it's current Flash code saved. If you do have an
issue you'll need a path back to a working version. There is some
danger with flashing, but most "Major" vendor updates can be
trusted. The utilities generally check that you are using the right
code modules and won't run against the wrong model, etc.
Before you ever undertake a Flashing - read the history log or the
Readme and see if any applicable issues apply to your situation.
Things move so quickly with CD/DVD burning that it's hard to
keep up with new technology & Media.
"Rick "Nutcase" Rogers" <rick@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:%23VdaK1$cFHA.2384@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Hi Jason,
>
> Just a word of precaution: If it works with the existing firmware, there
> is no need to change it. This applies to many things, but most definitely
> to any hard coded devices (firmware, bios, etc.). Any rewrites have the
> potential of rendering the eeprom controller chip (usually cmos) useless
> if there is a failure or error during the write sequence.
>
> --
> Best of Luck,
>
> Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
> www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
>
> "Jason" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:%23PqNwG9cFHA.1684@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>I just bought a new DVD Writer and I would like to know is there any way
>>to find out the version of firmware used ?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
>