Firmware Upgrade Instructions(DVD-305S/DVD-U05S)
If you are not experiencing problems with your DVD-ROM drive, there
is no need to upgrade your firmware.
NOTE
DO NOT operate your PC in any way(clicking the mouse buttons, typing on the
keyboard, etc.) or turn off the power on your system during the update process.
If the upgrade process is interrupted mid-transfer, it may result in an
inoperable drive.
Steps to take before update process:
-Make sure the target DVD-ROM drive is free of any disc.
-Pioneer recommends that all other devices be removed from the chain then
Set the drive ID to 0 via the jumper pin on the rear of the drive.
-Disable SCAM, Reconnect, and synchronous transfer on your SCSI card
-Because this update program uses ASPI manager, add a command line that
enables ASPI manger into the CONFIG.SYS, if it is not already included.
Consult your SCSI card's user's manual for further explanation.
(Example of how to add ASPI manger to CONFIG.SYS for Adaptec AHA-2940)
In Windows 95/98, open CONFIG.SYS with an editor, such as "Notepad"
and type in the command line:
DEVICE=C:\ASPI8DOS.SYS /D
After entering the command line, save, then exit
* Please use caution when making changes to the CONFIG.SYS. Back up the
information contained within the CONFIG.SYS before attempting any changes.
* The file CONFIG.SYS is located at C:\.
* If running a pure Windows NT environment, use a DOS 6.x or windows98
Startup Disk
1. Extract the unzipped files either to your Hard disk drive.
Confirm the following files have been unzipped:
VersionUp program UPG5S.EXE
Firmware file G5SSxxx.HEX(xxx's refer to the firmware revision)
2. Enter MS-DOS 6.x or Windows98 DOS mode.(A Windows98 DOS Window will not work properly)
How to enter MS-DOS mode(in Winodws98)
Click the start button, shut down, restart in MS-DOS mode, then OK.
If running a pure Windows NT environment, use a DOS 6.x or Windows98 startup disk.
3. Move to the directory to which the zip files were extracted.
If the files are located at C:\, type "C:\" and press the ENTER key, then
type "cd \" and press the ENTER key.
You should now be at C:\
Firmware update command
Type the following and press the ENTER key at the end.
UPG4S /0 G5SSxxx.HEX
-In the xxx's, type the exact .HEX filename as the one downloaded.
Example: Downloaded .HEX filename: G5SS103.HEX
Command: UPG5S /0 G5SS103.HEX
**CAUTION-This example has the drive set for SCSI ID = 0 **
The update process shall begin. This may take a few minutes.
5. After the process is completed, you shall be notified of a firmware
revision. Make certain this is the firmware revision you intended to use.
6. After this process has been completed, turn the power supply of your system
OFF before using it again.
Download Driver Pack
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.