Firmware Download-Update

[soup]

I have from LG a 16x dual layer DVD writer GSA-4163B Firmware A103. I just downloaded A105. How do I install It? I thought I did with my Winzip install wizard but it doesn't seem to have worked.When I check Through DVD Decryptor it still says A103.

[anonymez]

follow the instructions here http://au.lgservice.com/gcsc/b2c/hpi/main


edit: seems you cannnot link to that page, so here are the instructions:

Ø New firmware (ver. A105) for only GSA-4163B(Internal 16X Super multi DVD Writer)

¡ß Model:GSA-4163B
¡ß Ver:A105
¡ß Improvement Point
-. Improvement of recording quality for DVD¡¾R and DVD-RW
-. Addition of new DVD codes
¢º DVD-R: Optodisc(OPTODISCR016), Prodisc(ProdiscF02), Ritek(RITEKM16)
¢º DVD+R: UME Disc(AML 002 0), DAXON(DAXON AZ3 0)

Refer to the attached file

¡Ø INSTRUCIONS

GSA-4163B Version A105 Firmware Update
To update the firmware of the GSA-4163B please refer to the following instructions:

Note: Not following the subsequent update instructions explicitly will result in
permanent damage to your drive, for which LG will not be responsible.

This firmware update is for drives with original firmware versions below A104.
The drives must be original LG branded drives with the DVD Writer
model number GSA-4163B(no OEM units).

If you have an OEM unit, branded with another manufacturers name,
please contact that manufacturer for support and firmware updates.

This firmware update is for use only on PC¡¯s with Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or Windows 98SE.

¡Ø Critical Instructions: (to be followed carefully)

1. Connect the drive as ¡°master¡± by it self, on the secondary IDE controller with
no other device on the same IDE cable, making note to set the jumper on
the back of the drive to the ¡°master¡± position.

2. Download the file GSA-4163A105(EW).ZIP to a folder of your choice.
This download includes this "Read me(ew)" text file, as well as the GSA4163A105.EXE
program, which will auto-update your drive¡¯s firmware.

3. Close all other programs including: screen saver, antivirus and/or power-down programs.
(If these programs are not closed, they will try to engage the PC, during the update process,
thus interrupting the update and damaging the drive).

4. Check the drive to ensure that there is no disk in the tray
before you start the update procedure.

5. Go into the folder with the update file and double click the GSA4163A105.EXE program
and click the¡°update¡±button (red). Once the update is complete,
you will see¡°Firmware Update Complete¡±and the button will become green
and advise you to reboot the system.

¡Ø You will need to reboot your PC
The update will be complete, after you reboot your system.

¡Ø WARNING:
Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update,
as they will interfere with data transfer and damage the drive.
Do not cancel the operation once it has been started or the drive will
become permanently damaged, as a result.

[soup]

Thank you anonymez info appreciated.soup out

[anonymez]

you're welcome!

[9mmruger1]

I have this drive too. Excellent results in all my burns.

[anonymez]

me too, never had any troubles with TDK media

[blutach]

I love mine. And soup - just double click on the exe (do normal things like make sure there's no disk in the drive etc. LG do like their drives connected as master before firmware flash).

Regards

[soup]

Thanks to all but I am having second thoughts about updating.It's working well as is.Soup out

[blutach]

That's not a bad strategy either soup. However, mine updated in less than a minute without hassle.

But if it ain't broke ....

Regards

[soup]

What's your secret. soup out

[anonymez]

no secret, you just double-click the exe file to update it...

[soup]

But what about and when I say this I am following the guide that came with the e-mail update.You have to make sure you're anti-virus is not operating and there are no power down systems operating to interfere with the update.If they do you could screw up your writer.Is that just to scare the rookies.Soup out.

[anonymez]

they are just precautions. you should close all programs, make sure your burner is set to master, and on its own cable, and just run the exe file.

[blutach]

It really is pretty safe soup.

Regards

[soup]

My thanks to anonymez,9mmruger1 and blutach if I do decide to do the update at least I am well informed.I do appreciate your interest and I will let you know.soup out.