README.TXT Driver File Contents (fwsb11.zip)

            ThinkPad SATA Optical Disc Drive Firmware Update Utility
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This utility will examine your system configuration and detect all SATA
Optical Disc Drives installed.  It will then check the firmware revision
of the drive and judge whether your PC requires a firmware update or not.
If required, it will prompt you to run the appropriate firmware update
program for your drive.

Note) USB drive is not supported by this utility.

==== Important Notice ====

A) After completing a firmware update, the Optical Disc Drive will not
   properly function until you shut down and reboot PC.
   Before executing a drive firmware update, be sure of following;
  - Remove a disc from the Optical Disc Drive.
  - Close all the applications besides of the Firmware Update Utility.
  - Verify that the AC power cord is connected to outlet and adapter
    cable is connected to PC firmly.
  - Make sure that a charged battery pack is installed in PC.
  - Do not power off, remove a drive or eject/insert disc tray of the
    drive during an update.  Otherwise your drive may become damaged.

B) This utility contains several executable files. 
   DO NOT RUN THESE PROGRAMS except FWWINOD.EXE.
   Running these programs other than FWWINOD.EXE could ruin your Optical
   Disc Drive.


==== Update Procedure ====

  1. Download Firmware Update Utility ZIP file from Lenovo Web site and
     save it in a temporary folder on your disk (i.e. C:\TEMP)

  2. Create a folder to store utility files (i.e. C:\DRIVERS\STORAGE),
     extract Firmware Update Utility ZIP file and save all files and
     subfolders into the folder.

  3. Execute "FWWINOD" in the folder, then a utility window will open.

  4. The detected drive(s) will be listed in the utility window.
     If a detected drive requires an update, it will be shown
     with * mark on the left.  Select the target drive for firmware
     update, then press "Start Update" button on the window.
     If no drive is detected, or a detected drive does not require
     a firmware update, you cannot continue executing firmware update.
     Press "Cancel" button to exit the utility.

  5. A warning message will appear on the window.
     When you are ready to start firmware update, press "OK" button.

  6. A confirmation window will appear on the screen.
     Press "Yes" button to continue.

  7. After a successful firmware update, "Firmware update is
     SUCCESSFUL" message will appear on the screen. Press "OK" button.

  8. On "Shutdown Required" message window, press "Yes" button to
     shutdown and reboot PC.


==== Supported Environment ====

 OS: OS: Each edition of Windows XP, Vista or 7

 PC: ThinkPad supporting SATA Optical Disc Drive

 Drive: Following SATA Optical Disc Drives

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Model               Firmware

[ HLDS ]
GSA-U20N            HX12
GSA-T30N            FX07
GSA-T50N            RX06 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced)
GSA-T50N            RE06 (ThinkPad SL***)
GT30N               LT13 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced)
GT30N               LG13 (ThinkPad SL*10/L***)
GT30N               LE13 (ThinkPad Edge-**)
GT33N               LT23 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced/SL*10/L***)
GT33N               LT31 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced/SL*10/L***)
GU40N               QX22
DU30N               RX11
GT50N               LT22 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced)
GT80N               LT21 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced)
GU70N               LT23 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced)

[OPTIARC]
AD-7910S            1.D1
AD-7590S            1.FM

[ PPRD ]
UJ8A2               SB02
UJ8C0               SB02 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced)
UJ8C2               SB02

[ PLDS ]
DS-8A8SH            KU54 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced)
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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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