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GCR-8523B Version 1.04 Firmware Update
To update the firmware of the GCR-8523B please refer to the following instructions:
Note: Not following the subsequent update instructions explicitly will result in
permanent damage to your drive, for which LG will not be responsible.
This firmware update is for drives with original firmware versions below 1.03.
The drives must be original LG branded drives with model number GCR-8523B(no OEM units).
If you have an OEM unit, branded with another manufacturers name,
please contact that manufacturer for support and firmware updates.
This firmware update is for use only on PC¡¯s with Windows XP, Windows 2000,
Windows Millennium Edition(ME), or Windows 98.
¡Ø Critical Instructions:(to be followed carefully)
1. Connect the drive as ¡°master¡±by it self, on the secondary IDE controller
with no other device on the same IDE cable, making note to set the jumper
on the back of the drive to the ¡°master¡± position.
2. Download the file GCR-8523B104EW.ZIP to a folder of your choice.
This download includes this ¡°Read me¡±text file as well as the GCR-8523B104.EXE program,
which will auto-update your drive¡¯s firmware.
3. Close all other programs including: screen saver, antivirus and/or power-down programs.
(If these programs are not closed, they will try to engage the PC, during the update process,
thus interrupting the update and damaging the drive).
4. Check the drive to ensure that there is no disk in the tray
before you start the update procedure.
5. Go into the folder with the update file and double click
the GCR-8523B104.EXE program.
6. 'Firmware Downloader' program will be displayed.
And, click 'Informaton' tab and check 'Current Device'
: You can see the drive and FW version.
If not GCR-8523B, you have to change 'current device' as GCR-8523B
by use of clicking in avaiable devices.
7. And click 'JV4' tab and you'll see the firmware;GCR8523B104.LGE next to 'F/W Filename'
8. You can click the 'Download' tab, and click it.
Firmware upgrade will be started automatically.
When the UPGRADE is complete the screen should indicate FIRMWARE UPDATE SUCCESSFUL.
And then Re-boot your PC.
The update will be complete, after you reboot your system.
WARNING: Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update,
as they will interfere with data transfer and damage the drive.
Do not cancel the operation once it has been started or the drive will
become permanently damaged, as a result.
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.