Firmware update for HLDS GSA-H10N Multi-burner FRU #41N3343 for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista Version JX07 Installation Readme This firmware version was created to fix several problems with writing CDs and DVDs using Windows Vista's native write functions: 1. The system may hang while writing CD-Rs 2. The drive may generate errors while writing DVD+R DL discs 3. Discs created by the drive may not be readable in other drives. 4. CD-RW discs may not format correctly. Supported systems ================= This package applies to the following systems configured with the HLDS GSA-H10N Multi-burner drive (part number 41N3342 or service part number FRU 41N3343): - 3000 J100 (type 8252, 8253, 8254, 8255, 8256, 8453, 8454, 8455, 8456, 8457) - 3000 J105 (type 8257, 8258, 8259, 8458, 8459, 8460) - 3000 J110 (type 7393, 7394, 7395, 7396, 7397, 7398) - 3000 J115 (type 7387, 7388, 7389, 7390, 7391, 7392) - ThinkCentre A52 (type 8153, 8154, 8155, 8156, 8157, 8158, 8159, 8160, 8161, 8162, 8163, 8164, 8165, 8166, 8167, 8168, 8169, 8170, 8287, 8288, 8289, 8296, 8297, 8298, 8326, 8327, 8328, 8329, 8340, 8341, 8342, 8343, 8344, 8380, 8381, 8382) - ThinkCentre A53 (type 8701, 8702, 8970, 8973, 8980, 8983, 8992, 8995, 9276, 9277, 9286, 9287, 9378, 9387, 9628, 9635) - ThinkCentre A55 (type 8705, 8706, 8972, 8975, 8982, 8985, 8994, 9265) - ThinkCentre A60 (type 8013, 8700, 8976, 8979, 8986, 8991, 9266, 9269, 9282, 9283, 9374, 9383, 9384, 9631, 9646, 9647, 9694, 9695) - ThinkCentre E50 (type 8290, 8291, 8292, 8293, 8294, 8295, 8469, 8472, 8473, 8474, 8708, 8709, 8710, 8711, 8719, 8817, 8818, 8819, 8771, 8772, 8773, 8774, 8776, 8777, 8778, 8779, 9214, 9215, 9216, 9217, 9218, 9219) - ThinkCentre E51 (type 8463, 8464, 8465, 8466, 8467, 8468, 8712, 8713, 8714, 8715) - ThinkCentre M52 (type 8099, 8110, 8111, 8112, 8113, 8114, 8115, 8116, 8211, 8212, 8213, 8214, 8215, 9210, 9211) - ThinkCentre M52e (type 8299, 8380) - ThinkCentre M55e (type 6490, 6491, 9278, 9279, 9288, 9379, 9380, 9389, 9632, 9637, 9648, 9649) Downloading the package ======================= 1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Extracting the package ====================== 1. Click Start, then click Start Search. 2. Type hldsgsah10n_jx07.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere. This will locate the file you just downloaded. 3. Double-click the hldsgsah10n_jx07.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog, click Continue. 4. Click Next. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. 6. Click Next. 7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\FIRMWARE\HLDS\GSA-H10N. 8. Click Next. The necessary files will be extracted to your hard drive. 9. Click Finish. Applying the package ==================== Note: This firmware upgrade requires the system to be restarted. Exit all applications and save your data before running the upgrade. Do not restart or power-down the system while the upgrade is in progress. 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run. 2. Type C:\SWTOOLS\FIRMWARE\HLDS\GSA-H10N\GSAH10N_JX07.exe, then click OK. 3. Click Update. The update will proceed automatically. 4. When the update is complete, you will be given the choice to REBOOT or EXIT. Click REBOOT to restart the system immediately, or click EXIT if you wish to restart the system later. 5. The firmware update will take effect after you have rebooted your computer. Trademarks ========== HLDS is a trademark of Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo and ThinkCentre are trademarks of the Lenovo Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LENOVO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, LENOVO GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Copyright (c) Lenovo 2007, all rights reserved