does anybody know what is happening here? i have downloaded the 2.50 firmware update for the Optorite DD0203 and when i double click the .exe it pops open and then closes. within the zip file of the firmware are the files: 1) DV2.bin 2) Dvflash.exe 3) readme.txt within the txt doc it reads: 1. Please upgarde your BIOS on REAL DOS mode, not VIRTUAL DOS. 2. Command: dvflash dv2.bin /f XP Pro regards
Hi G4MERZOID I have an Optorite DD0203. I have to update the firmware via a DOS boot. I created a DOS boot disc and added the firmware update files. I then rebooted the computer into DOS and ran the firmware update. It updated just fine. I think Optorite has gone this route to lessen the firmware update failures. I hope this helps
i sound really n00by here :/ BUT would you be able to give me a step by step run through on how to exactly do it? regards
Hi G4MERZO1D I will see what I can do First We need to make a boot disc on a floppy - see www.bootdisk.com. Second We copy the DV2.bin and Dvflash.exe files to that disk Third Shut down the computer Insert floppy to floppy drive Restart the computer Enter Bios setup and ensure the computer will boot from the floppy Restart the computer again let it boot to Real Dos Run Dvflash.exe answer the questions and then update If you are not sure how to run this update have a local computer wiz run it instead. A botched firmware upgrade could toast the drive. I hope this helps
many regards for that, so i go to that site, and download one of the dos .exe's?? put that to a floppy along with the .bin and the other .exe file. shut down, insert disk, reboot, bios setup, read from floppy, run .exe, follow on screen and hey presto? liking it. i never use dos and havnt since i was about 9 or 10 (NO JOKE), so which dos i need? DOS 5.0 DOS 6.0 DOS 6.21 DOS 6.22 DOS 6.22 5 1/4 1.2 meg disk could u also give me a rating out of 10 for the drive sorry once again _X_X_X_X_X_[small]For XBox apps and news...go to:- http://www.g4merzo1d.co.uk.tt PC Specs: AMD XP2600+ 80GB HDD 512MB RAM ASUS CD-RW 2x NIC's 600K Cable XBOX Specs: LPC Cheapmod w/ ON/OFF SWITCH SAMSUNG & ASUS DVD-ROM 120GB WESTERN DIGITAL HDD XBOX LIVE - G4MERZO1[/small]
ok, really struggling here. just got the drive delivered and its come pre-flashed with the 2.17 firmware. i want to upgrade the firmware to 2.50 (NEW), managed to get to real dos mode to flash, i hit A:\ then dvflash dv2.bin /f like instructed in the readme.txt, then gives me a choice of my 2 drives to flash, i choose the OptoRite DD0203 and then it says something like unable to flash this drive _X_X_X_X_X_[small]For XBox apps and news...go to:- http://www.g4merzo1d.co.uk.tt PC Specs: AMD XP2600+ 80GB HDD 512MB RAM ASUS CD-RW 2x NIC's 600K Cable XBOX Specs: LPC Cheapmod w/ ON/OFF SWITCH SAMSUNG & ASUS DVD-ROM 120GB WESTERN DIGITAL HDD XBOX LIVE - G4MERZO1[/small]
ok sorted that out got with the real 2.50 f/w but wont backup my xbox games! grrr _X_X_X_X_X_[small]For XBox apps and news...go to:- http://www.g4merzo1d.co.uk.tt PC Specs: AMD XP2600+ 80GB HDD 512MB RAM ASUS CD-RW 2x NIC's 600K Cable XBOX Specs: LPC Cheapmod w/ ON/OFF SWITCH SAMSUNG & ASUS DVD-ROM 120GB WESTERN DIGITAL HDD XBOX LIVE - G4MERZO1[/small]
Hi G4MERZO1D Sorry I have not replied earlier. Last week became crazy with a funneral, mother-in-law in hospital and Easter. I glad you found the right firmware and it updated OK. I do not know much about Xbox games. Someone else may need to chip in and help you out Good Luck
no problem mate found out my drive is a DD0201 lucky boy, so ive flashed it with the right DD0201 f/w thanks for your help regards
