HP Compaq dc7100 ODD Firmware for XP/Vista

Changes:

- Fixes an issue where booting from a bootable CD fails if the CD contains the Windows COUNTRY.SYS file in the bootable image, or if the CD boot image is a DOS boot image, or a Ghost DOS boot image.
- Corrects the model number for the supported Lite-On Optical Drive. (The model number was inadvertently listed incorrectly in HP SoftPaq Number SP36476. The utility provided in this SoftPaq has not changed from the one in SP36476; it works with the correct models.)

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):

- HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client: All Models
- HP Compaq d260 microtower: All Models
- HP Compaq d280 microtower: All Models
- HP Compaq d290 Microtower: All Models
- HP Compaq dc7100 convertible minitower: All Models
- HP Compaq dc7100 small form factor: All Models
- HP Compaq dc7600 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dc7600 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dc7608 convertible minitower: All Models
- HP Compaq dc7608 small form factor: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2030 Microtower: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2038 Microtower: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2060 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2068 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2100 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2200 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2250 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2255 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2700 MT: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2700 SFF: All Models
- HP Compaq dx2708 MT: All Models
- HP Compaq dx6100 microtower: All Models
- HP Compaq dx6100 slim tower: All Models
- HP Compaq dx7200 microtower: All Models
- HP Compaq dx7200 Slim Tower PC: All Models
- HP Compaq dx7208 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP dx5150 Microtower PC: All Models
- HP dx5150 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
- HP rp5000: All Models
- HP xw4300 Workstation: All Models
- HP xw4400 Workstation: All Models
- HP xw6200 Workstation: All Models
- HP xw6400 Workstation: All Models
- HP xw8200 Workstation: All Models
- HP xw8400 Workstation: All Models
- HP xw9300 Workstation: All Models
- HP xw9400 Workstation: All Models

About ODD Firmware:

Changing your optical disk drive (ODD) firmware version can bring numerous changes such as compatibility improvements for different disc types, or various fixes for certain problems encountered during the unit’s lifetime. However, a firmware update doesn’t always include significant enhancements, and in some cases might not improve yours at all.

When it comes to the installation method, since most manufacturers provide their own way for upgrading ODDs, it’s best that you carefully read and understand the update steps, regardless if you’re a power user or a regular one.

As for applying this software, before initiating the installation, it is recommended that you remove any disc from the optical drive, close all applications and processes that might interfere with the upgrade, and make sure that the system is connected to a stable power source (an update failure can seriously damage the ODD firmware).

So, if you intend to install this release, hit the download button to get the desired package and update the firmware. Otherwise, check with our website as often as possible, so that you don’t miss the release that can improve your optical drive.