There is no 8.3 file. Or I don't understand. When I downloaded the file and extracted it, I found only these files inside:
Flashup.exe
GDR-8161B0102.dld
JD2.BAT
readme
(ed
).txt
I also tried from the disk, putting all the files in the C:\Temp folder
These are the Readme instructions:
Readme
GDR-8151B Version ver. 0102 Firmware Update
To update the firmware of the GDR-8161B 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 ver. 0101.
The drives must be original LG branded drives with model number GDR-8151B
(no OEM units
).
If you have an OEM unit, branded with another manufacturers name,
please contact that manufacturer for support and firmware updates.
" the GDR-8161B0102.dld file name is firmware for firmware upgrade of your DVD-ROM drive "
" the JD2.bat & flashup is firmware excute program for download
¡Ø Critical Instructions
to be followed carefully
)
To upgrade Windows 98/95
1. Remove inserted disc in DVD-ROM Drive and Connect to only master of seconary port.
2. Download the Firmware and Execution file to the same folder
(ex: c:\>temp
)
3. Check the Firmware and Execution files
(GDR-8161B0102.dld, JD2.bat and flashup.exe
)
4. Boot the computer as Real DOS
(not windows dos mode
) mode
5. Excute to JD2.bat
(eg: c:\temp\JD2.bat
)
if you downloaded this file in this directory
)
eg: c:\temp\>JD2
(all files are in same directory
) then press enter.
Prior to upgrading to Windows 2000/ME/XP
Note: If you have Windows 2000, ME, or XP already installed, you will need to create
a bootable disk from another operating system like DOS, Win95 or Win98 in order to process
this firmware update. Follow the steps below. After the bootable disk is created and the files
are extracted to the bootable disk, follow the steps starting
1. Place: A blank floppy diskette in your 3.5¡± disk drive A:
2. Double-Click: My Computer Icon on your desktop
3. Right-Click: The drive letter that is the 3.5¡± drive.
4. Choose : Format.
5. Choose: Copy System Files Only, Click OK.
6. Download the Firmware and Execution file to the same folder
(ex: c:\>temp
)
7. Copy: The Firmware and Execution file to the new folppy diskette
8. Let: The PC Make the disk bootable.
9. Re-Boot your PC with the bootable disk in Drive A:
(Note: you may need to change
your boot sequence in the CMOS Setup in order to boot to drive A.
Please see your motherboard manual for instructions or
contact your PC manufacture for instructions on changing the boot sequence.
)
10. At the A:\>JD2
(all files are in same directory
) then press enter.
IMPORTANT- DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE DRIVE DURING THIS PROCESS.
When the UPGRADE is complete the screen should indicate FIRMWARE UPDATE SUCCESSFUL.
Remove the bootable disk and 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.
