Firmware Upgrade for HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive - ThinkCentre M55

Firmware Upgrade for HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive - ThinkCentre M55

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Firmware Upgrade for HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive - ThinkCentre M55

722KB
1.03

Windows Vista (32-Bit)

Windows Vista (64-Bit)

24 Mar 2007
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Firmware Upgrade for HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive

hldsgcc4244n_103.exe

718.86 KB
1.03

Windows Vista (32-Bit)

Windows Vista (64-Bit)

24 Mar 2007
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Installation instructions for Firmware Upgrade for HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive

hldsgcc4244n_103.txt

3.14 KB
1.03

Windows Vista (32-Bit)

Windows Vista (64-Bit)

24 Mar 2007
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Description

This firmware update was created to fix a problem booting from CDs and DVDs in ThinkCentre M55 Ultra-Small Form Factor systems.

Compatible Devices

This package applies to the following systems configured with the HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive:

  • ThinkCentre M55 (type 8009, 8791, 8795, 8799, 8803, 8807, 8812)

What's More

This firmware update was created to fix a problem booting from CDs and DVDs in ThinkCentre M55 Ultra-Small Form Factor systems.
Additional information
Downloading the package
  1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page.
  2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file.
Extracting the package
  1. Click Start, then click Start Search.
  2. Type hldsgcc4244n_103.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
  3. Double-click the hldsgcc4244n_103.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog, click Continue.
  4. Click Next.
  5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\FIRMWARE\HLDS\GCC-4244N.
  8. Click Next. The necessary files will be extracted to your hard drive.
  9. Click Finish.
Applying the package

Note: This firmware upgrade requires the system to be restarted. Exit all applications and save your data before running the upgrade. Do not restart or power-down the system while the upgrade is in progress.

  1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run.
  2. Type C:\SWTOOLS\FIRMWARE\HLDS\GCC-4244N\GCC-4244N_103_Win.exe, then click OK.
  3. Click FW Flashup. The firmware update will proceed automatically. When it is complete, you will receive the message "The flashup finished".
  4. Click OK.
  5. Close the "FWFLASH_AUTO for GCC-4244N" window. You will receive the message, "The device update has completed successfully. Please reboot your computer."
  6. Click Yes if you want to reboot immediately, or click No if you prefer to reboot at a later time.
  7. The firmware update will take effect after you have rebooted your computer.
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Alias Id: MIGR-67560

Last Modified Date: 02 Jul 2015

Original Publish Date: 24 Mar 2007

Document ID: DS001690

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