Sony DVD +RW DW-P50A Drive Firmware Upgrade

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Overview
How to install

Description

This SoftPaq contains a firmware upgrade for the Sony DVD +RW DW-P50A Drive.

NOTE: To determine if a notebook is configured with this optical drive, check the Device Manager. If the optical drive is listed as "SONY DVD+RW DW-P50A" the notebook is configured with this drive.

PURPOSE: Critical

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center

Release details

Released:

2004-05-27

File name:

sp27996.exe [1/1, 1.19M]

Version:

1.8f

Compatibility:

Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows 2000

Fix/Enhancement

- Fixes the problem where users were unable to write to 4x DVD+RW media at the drive's allowable speeds (about 2-2.7x max).

Use these directions to guide you through the self-install process

Installation Instructions

1. Copy the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

IMPORTANT: This SoftPaq cannot be applied if the auto-insert feature is enabled, so when the downloaded file is executed in Step 2, it will disable the auto-insert feature and then restart the notebook. If you are prompted to enable the auto-insert feature when the notebook is restarting, DO NOT enable the auto-insert feature.

3. Execute the downloaded file a second time and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the firmware flash process.

4. After the firmware upgrade is complete, restart the notebook.

NOTE: The auto-insert feature will be re-enabled when the notebook is restarted.