How to Flash a DVD Burner Firmware Update
When you "flash" the firmware for your DVD burner, you update it to the newest version. Firmware refers to both the computer chip that operates the DVD burner as well as the software that is installed on the chip itself. In the case of flashing firmware, what you're updating is the software on that computer chip. Most DVD burner manufacturers release firmware updates on their official websites in the form of executable files that complete the entire process automatically.
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Instructions
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Find out the make and model number of your DVD burner. Typically, both of these pieces of information are written on the front of the DVD burner itself. This information will also be in the manual, on the box the hardware came in and in the "System Information" utility on your computer.
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Open your web browser. Load the homepage for the manufacturer that made your DVD burner.
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Use the "Search" box on the manufacturer's home page to search for your DVD burner by model number. Once you've located the page dedicated to your model, look for a "Downloads" or "Support" section. This is the section where the firmware update will be stored.
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Click on the firmware update to download the executable file. Once downloaded, double-click the executable file to flash and update your DVD burner's firmware.
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