README.TXT Driver File Contents (R81871.EXE)

Hitachi TravelStar (A5EA) firmware corrects a clicking noise observed 
when entering low power mode on the following models:

HTS548020M9AT00 (20GB - P/N M1170)
HTS548040M9AT00 (40GB - P/N N1166)
HTS548060M9AT00 (60GB - P/N R1079)
HTS548080M9AT00 (80GB - P/N P1128)  

Please copy the contents of this Release to your root directory of your bootable media. 
An "autoexec.bat" has been added to automate the firmware upgrade.

PLEASE CONNECT A/C POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO UPGRADE FIRMWARE!!!
Download Driver Pack

How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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