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Optiarc™ DVD RW AD-7590A Firmware Update for VGP-UDRW1 USB DVD Drive (Windows 7 32bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    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-P710T
    • VGN-P720D
    • VGN-P720K
    • VGN-P730A
    • VGN-P788K
    • VGN-P798K
    • VGN-P799L
    • VGP-UDRW1
    • VPCW120AL
    • VPCW121AD
    • VPCW121AX
    • VPCW160AB
    • VPCX111KB
    • VPCX111LL
    • VPCX115KX

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility updates the firmware for the external VGP-UDRW1 USB DVD drive to version 1.V1 and provides the following benefits:
    • Adds support for the gapless CD burning feature within the Windows Media® Player software
    • Adds support for the external USB Optiarc DVD RW AD-7590A optical drive

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 7

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000601251.EXE

    File Version

    • 1.V1

    File Size

    • 4.31 MB

    Release Date

    • 01-12-2011

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • During the installation of this update, please note the following:
      • Do not turn the computer off.
      • Do not remove the external VGP-UDRW1 drive from the computer.
      • Do not do operate the keyboard.
      • Do not turn the computer off or cancel the update.
    • 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.
    • This firmware update is intended for the VGP-UDRW1 with the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7590A drive option.

    How to Verify the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7590A Drive Option for the VGP-UDRW1

    1. Ensure the VGP-UDRW1 external USB drive is connected to your computer.
    2. Click the "Start" icon, click "All Programs", click "Accessories", click "System Tools", and then click "System Information".
    3. At the "System Information" screen, double-click "Components" to expand the category.
    4. At the expanded "Components" list, click "CD-ROM".
    5. At the right of the screen next to the "Name" item, verify the drive model listed is the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7590A.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. Ensure the VGP-UDRW1 USB optical drive is connected to the computer.
    2. 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.
    3. Download the EP0000601251.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    4. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000601251.EXE file to begin the installation.
    5. At the "User Account Control", screen, click "Yes".
    6. At the "Optiarc DVD RW AD-7590A Firmware Update" screen, click "Next".
    7. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    8. Follow the on-screen instructions and choose "Optiarc DVD RW AD-7590A" from the drop-down menu to confirm the version to be installed is 1.V1.
    9. Click "Update" to begin the installation.
    10. At the "Finished" screen, click "Finish".
    11. At the "This system must be restarted to complete the installation" screen, click "OK" to restart the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the Optiarc DVD RW AD-7590A Firmware Update for VGP-UDRW1 USB DVD Drive is complete.