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    M1330 New Slotload Dvd Driver

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by own3d, Aug 17, 2008.

  1. own3d

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    hm.... just drivers... bleh.....
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 17, 2008
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    This is a firmware update to the drive, not a driver.

    I had to update the firmware recently to be able to burn some of the new dvd's coming out on the market. One day you will need to do this if you burn alot of media like I do.
     
    darkazally, Aug 17, 2008
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    Not valid with the "Mat****a" drive in my 1330.

    -Funk
     
    thefunks67, Aug 17, 2008
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    nice, i will download this asap. Anyone notice any differences with it yet?
     
    jayno20, Aug 18, 2008
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  6. own3d

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    Sorry , I'm a n00b :(
     
    own3d, Aug 18, 2008
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    So far all I noticed is that it will attempt to eject (it will make the grinding sound) everytime you hit the button. So I'm guessing this will help with people who have issues ejecting discs.
     
    RCcola159, Aug 18, 2008
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    Your right It does now make the noise if you press it with nothing in.
     
    own3d, Aug 18, 2008
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    is that the only update?
     
    jayno20, Aug 18, 2008
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    Cannot select the drive in that firmware installer :confused:
     
    pumauk, Aug 18, 2008
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    Guys,

    This firmware update is not just for eject "enhancements". I had issues where the burner was not burning new dvd's I had just bought. The firmware update also updates the drive's ability to recognize various new dvd media.
     
    darkazally, Aug 18, 2008
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    Wonder how many have this drive? My M1330 has a Panasonic/Matsu****a slotload drive.
     
    jnewell, Aug 19, 2008
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    I have the Matsu****a drive as well and it doesn't appear as a selection in the update utility
     
    webo, Aug 19, 2008
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    Because the update isn't for that drive...it's an update for the specific firmware for a specific drive.
     
    jnewell, Aug 19, 2008
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    man i just installed this firmware update and it makes the eject noise when first booting much more annoying... is there anyway to revert back to the version i had? (it was the firmware update right before this one)
     
    jayno20, Aug 20, 2008
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    anyone know?
     
    jayno20, Aug 25, 2008
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    Idd the eject noise is very annoying, everytime I come out standby or hibernate, the noise is extra hard. Everyone thinks *** was that.
    I hope someone knows how to go back, or hoppely it will be fixed in the next update.
     
    xileS, Aug 26, 2008
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    yeah its definitely a lot louder than it was, it makes me sad...
     
    jayno20, Aug 26, 2008
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    Am I missing something? My m1330 has been "ejecting" while start up, coming out of stand by or when pressing the eject button regardless of whether there is a CD/DVD in the slot drive or not... I wish it was only working while there was something in it; I would have been happier that way.

    If I read correctly, you guys actually encountered this after installing this driver. Himm... Interesting...

    I also have a MAT****A drive.
     
    tenderidol, Aug 26, 2008
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    it made a noise before, but now it makes that same noise plus another one that is much louder, its much more annoying.
     
    jayno20, Aug 26, 2008
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    can't you leave a dummy empty cd/dvd in there then when it comes out of Standby etc it will just try to read the disc, not eject it.
     
    deadstone2706, Aug 27, 2008
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    i dont want to do that... is there no way to roll back a firmware update or download the older version of the firmware?
     
    jayno20, Aug 27, 2008
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    nope... thats why im not doing it yet.... if the dvd drive cant read too many of my discs, then i'll upgrade
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 27, 2008
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    yeah i tried downloading that a few days ago but for some reason when i try to run it the installer pops up with an error saying "an invalid argument was encountered"


    gotta love computers and their error messages...



    sclui56 did u do anything special to install it or did u just run the installer?
     
    jayno20, Aug 27, 2008
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    Nothing special - D/L the file, ran it & it extracted another EXE, ran that EXE which ID the existing F/W as well as the intended package, clicked update, reboot when finished. Now I regain the peace....
     
    sclui56, Aug 27, 2008
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    OK i figured it out..i had alcohol 120% setup on my laptop with a virtual drive and it kept giving me an error because of it so i disabled the virtual drive and the rollback worked perfectly. Thanks.
     
    jayno20, Aug 28, 2008
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    That's great. I never knew how noisy these puppies could get until the F/W upgrade....
     
    sclui56, Aug 28, 2008
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    Thanks so much for the idea to disable the virtual drives! Works for virtual clone drive for me!
     
    aleclerc, Apr 6, 2009
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