NEC NEC-ND3550A 107FW CD-ROM Driver

NEC NEC-ND3550A 107FW Driver. NEC DVD_R/RW Drive ND-3550A Firmware Flash v1.07

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Please read the following before attempting to flash:

Do not flash with incorrect or unapproved firmware.

Doing so may destroy the DVD drive or reduce its functionally!

1. This is a Windows-based flash utility. Using "Add or Remove Programs" on the "Control Panel", verify that neither of the following programs are installed on the system. These applications must be un-installed prior to proceeding or the firmware update will fail.

+ Intel Ultra-ATA Storage Driver

+ Intel Application Accelerator

Note: These applications can be reinstalled after the firmware has been updated. The latest files can be found at www.intel.com .

Note: Firmware updates for NEC DVD drives will generally only add new media information and will not solve issues in conjunction with some software packages.

2. Use the following steps to determine if the NEC DVD/RW drive is master or slave.

1. Start >> Settings >>Control Panel

2. Double click on the System icon

3. Navigate to the device manager.

4. Click the plus to the left of the DVD/CDROM icon.

5. Double click on the NED DVD/RW drive icon.

6. If the Location is:

‘0’ the drive is configured as Master

‘1’ the drive is configured as Slave

Note: Determine if the NEC DVD/RW driver being updated is configured as a master or slave before proceeding.

3. If the NEC DVD/RW is the master drive the slave drive must be disabled.

1. To disable the slave drive; go to the "Device Manager" under the "System" icon on the "Control Panel".

2. Expand the DVD/CD-ROM drives by clicking the "+".

3. Right click the slave IDE device on pull down menu and select "Disable".

4. Verify that a "red-x" displayed over the slave drive indicating that the drive is disabled before proceeding

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Note: Firmware updates for NEC DVD drives will generally only add new media information and will not solve issues in conjunction with some software packages.

If the firmware upgrade is not performed correctly or if the power supply is interrupted during the upgrade, the drive may be rendered unusable. If you wish to upgrade the firmware, you do so at your sole and exclusive risk. NEC takes no responsibility for any errors or problems with any firmware upgrade. This software is provided "as is" with no warranty whatsoever. NEC will not supply any technical service or support regarding this firmware or any upgrade.

The above NEC firmware upgrades should not be used with external USB / FireWire drives or with OEM drives from HP, DELL, Medion, Fujitsu, Siemens, Gateway, or any other OEM manufacturer. If you wish to update the firmware on an OEM drive, please contact the dealer or manufacturer.