Frontpage Question: Can not update firmware on AD-7200S drive bought as Emprex from FRYs

CD and DVD Writers Discuss, Can not update firmware on AD-7200S drive bought as Emprex from FRYs at Hardware forum; This question is published in the hardware section for the Optiarc AD-7200S . Click here to view full specs. I jusr bought AD-7200S drive that came in Emprex Box from Frys. It has 1.R1 version of firmware, Sony/NEC Optitrack tech support indicates it is an OEM drive and I can

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Posted: 03-09-2008

dayapatel (New on Forum): Posts: 2

This question is published in the hardware section for the Optiarc AD-7200S. Click here to view full specs.

I jusr bought AD-7200S drive that came in Emprex Box from Frys. It has 1.R1 version of firmware, Sony/NEC Optitrack tech support indicates it is an OEM drive and I can not update firmware using file downloaded from their web site. Is there any other way to update firmware on this drive?

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Posted: 04-09-2008

Liggy (CD Freaks System Admin): Posts: 6,757

You should be able to update your firmware with Binflash but make sure to backup your old firmware first.

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Posted: 04-09-2008

dayapatel (New on Forum): Posts: 2

Thanks Liggy. I tried that and it works. I flashed it with 1.06 orginal. Do you know the version 1.R1? is it same as any normal Optiark firmware version? I was looking at burn sucess stats and 1.R1 has better stats then 1.Z2.

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Posted: 04-09-2008

Liggy (CD Freaks System Admin): Posts: 6,757

I only have the 1.R0 firmware, 1.R1 seems to be an updated version. It's not related to 1.Z2 which is a patched firmware by Dee-27

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Posted: 29-09-2008

willmore (MyCE Senior Member): Posts: 254

Would you like a copy? I just purchased such a drive from Fry's--$18 after rebate. I'd be glad to read off a copy for you before I update the firmware to 1.Z2.