README.TXT Driver File Contents (sp11409.exe)

Drive Supplier: IBM
Drive Description: Travelstar 6GT/4GN ATA Mobile 2.5" Hard Drives

Model: IBM DADA-26480
Old Firmware Revision: AD6OA40A, AD6OA42A, AD6OA4AA
New F/W Revision: AD6OA4BA

Model: IBM DADA-25400
Old Firmware Revision: AD5OA40A & AD5OA42A, AD5OA4AA
New F/W Revision: AD5OA4BA

Model: IBM DKLA-24320
Old Firmware Revision: KL4UA47A, KL4UA4AA
New F/W Revision: KL4UA4BA

Model: IBM DKLA-23240
Old Firmware Revision: KL3OA40A, KL3OA4AA
New F/W Revision: KL3OA4BA

Description of changes:

This release resolves the following false SMART code errors:
* 1720-IntelliSafe Hard Drive detects imminent failure at POST.
or
* 1736-7 or 1736-3 IM Notification errors in Win95.
or
* 1736-007 error or 1736-003 error, if running diag test under F10 Setup.

This new hard drive firmware addresses this issue.

Instructions:

NOTE:	This upgrade only works when booted from a DOS diskette.
	It will not work when run from a protected mode DOS prompt.
	The update will only be performed on Device 0 / Primary Controller.
	No other drives in the system will be updated.

1.)	Creat a bootable 1.44mb diskette, use makedisk.bat to copy files to diskette.	
2.)	Boot your system with this bootable floppy diskkette.
3.)	At command prompt, type UPGRADE.
4.)	Follow on screen instructions.

The program will terminate upon completion of update.  A complete power cycle
will be required for the update to be in effect. Remove your disk and 
power cycle your system. If the errors persist after the firmware upgrade, follow 
the IM message instruction and contact Compaq technical support. 
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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