Optiarc™ DVD RW AD-7910S Firmware Update (Windows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit)
IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.
This information is for the following models:
- VGN-SR129E
- VGN-SR130E
- VGN-SR130N
- VGN-SR140D
- VGN-SR140E
- VGN-SR140N
- VGN-SR150A
- VGN-SR150FN
- VGN-SR165E
- VGN-SR165N
- VGN-SR190
- VGN-SR190E
- VGN-SR190EEJ
- VGN-SR190F
- VGN-SR210D
- VGN-SR210J
- VGN-SR220J
- VGN-SR240J
- VGN-SR240N
- VGN-SR250J
- VGN-SR290
- VGN-SR290C
- VGN-SR290F
- VGN-SR290J
- VGN-SR290P
- VGN-SR350A
- VGN-SR350TJ
- VGN-SR390
- VGN-SR390J
- VGN-SR390P
- VGN-SR390T
- VGN-SR399P
- VGN-SR410J
- VGN-SR420D
- VGN-SR420J
- VGN-SR430J
- VGN-SR430TJ
- VGN-SR450A
- VGN-SR480J
- VGN-SR490
- VGN-SR490C
- VGN-SR490D
- VGN-SR490J
- VGN-SR499DBB
- VGN-SR499DCB
- VGN-SR499DDB
- VGN-SR499DEB
- VGN-SR499PCB
- VGN-TT130N
- VGN-TT150N
- VGN-TT160N
- VGN-TT165N
- VGN-TT180C
- VGN-TT190
- VGN-TT190E
- VGN-TT190F
- VGN-TT190N
- VGN-TT190P
- VGN-TT190U
- VGN-TT230N
- VGN-TT250D
- VGN-TT250N
- VGN-TT250TD
- VGN-TT260Y
- VGN-TT290
- VGN-TT290N
- VGN-TT290T
- VGN-TT299P
- VGN-TT350TD
About this download
Benefits and improvements
This utility updates the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7910S drive firmware to version 1.71 to resolve an issue where the user is unable to perform a data backup to DVD media using the Windows® 7 "Backup and Restore" utility.System Requirements
Operating Systems
- Windows® 7
- Windows® 7 64-bit
File Info
File Name
- EP0000600096.exe
File Version
- 1.71
File Size
- 4.12 MB
Release Date
- 07-26-2010
Before You Start
Important Notes
- During the installation of this update do not turn the computer off or cancel the update.
- This update is intended only for models with the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7910S drive option.
- If your drive option is not known, your DVD/CD-ROM drive information is listed in Device Manager, please follow the steps provided to determine if your computer includes the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7910S drive.
- During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
- To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
- It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.
How to locate the DVD/CD-ROM drive listings in Device Manager
- Click the "Start" icon, and then type "Device Manager" in the search box.
- Click "Device Manager" to open the application.
- In the "Device Manager" window, double-click the "DVD/CD-ROM drives" icon.
- Under the "DVD/CD-ROM drives" category, verify that an Optiarc DVD RW-AD-7910S drive appears on the list.
- To close this window, click the "X" in the upper-right corner.
Download & Install
Download and Installation Instructions
- To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
- Download the EP0000600096.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
- Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000600096.exe file to begin the installation.
- At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
- At the "Optiarc DVD RW AD-7910S Firmware Update" screen, click "Next".
- At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
- At the "Optiarc Drive Firmware Flash Utility" screen, click the "Flash" button to start the firmware update.
- At the "Update successful" screen click "close".
- At the "Finish" screen, click "Finish".
- If the "Program Compatibility Assistant" screen appears, click "This program installed correctly".
- Restart the computer.
After the computer restarts, the installation of the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7910S Firmware Update is completed.