How to check firmware version?

dreamworks · February 26th, 2004

I have a Liteon 52xCDRW .. LTR52327S .. anyone knows how do I check the firmware version if I'm running on Win XP please?

Thank you ..

**LeeJend** · February 27th, 2004

check www.cdfreaks.com they will have links to tools to check bios etc. Also lots of info on best cd media etc.

Also the lite-on flash tool might let you read and back-up your existing bios. Available at the lite-on site.

**dreamliner77** · February 27th, 2004

download SmartBurn from liteonit.com

It will display the drive and it's firmware.

If you have Q0.. for firmware, there are updates on the site.
If you have QS... They haven't released updates yet. I have the newest available one from a lite on tech here. Let me know if you want it.

I could go into detail about the differences with the QS drives, Just let me know if you want me to...

dreamworks · February 28th, 2004

Thanks for the info buddy. First of all I checked on the site liteonit.com and it sucks because there is no download links for optical drives on PC. Only their DVD players all around which I don't find quite amusing though.

Anyway, I used Nero's InfoTools and got the following information.

Lite-on DVD-Rom (JLMS XJ-HD166S) Firmware version is DS19
Lite-on CDRW (LTR-52327S) QS0C

So how do I know if I already have the latest version? I remember I updated it once before, thats why I am checking now. Any idea?

Also, interesting to learn about the differences on the QS drives if you're free to explain. Thanks!! : )

Originally Posted by dreamliner77

download SmartBurn from liteonit.com

It will display the drive and it's firmware.

If you have Q0.. for firmware, there are updates on the site.
If you have QS... They haven't released updates yet. I have the newest available one from a lite on tech here. Let me know if you want it.

I could go into detail about the differences with the QS drives, Just let me know if you want me to...

dreamworks · February 28th, 2004

Finally found the place in liteonit.com website now. Downloaded and updated the firmware for the CD-RW drive to R52QS0C but noticed that there are many other older versions. Once updated, does this usually mean that the latest update comprise of the those before too?

Also updated the DVD-ROM's firmware from DS19 to DS1A downloaded from CDfreaks.com.

**LeeJend** · February 29th, 2004

With optical drives the newer bioses usually just add more "compatible media" (blanks that actually work). Though sometimes they fix a release that was totally hosed. Lite-on released a bad DVD burner update on christmas eve. It took them 2 weeks to get a version that worked out.

Thus the warning "only update firmware if tyou have a problem to fix".

Occasionally there will be a "new feature" enabled in the drive. Not often though.

**dreamliner77** · February 29th, 2004

Read this thread:Thread from cdfreaks.com

It can explain alot better than I can.

But it appears you have the older version.

I do have the newest firmware for the 2nd version should anyone need it (QS55)

dreamworks · February 29th, 2004

Hmmm .. no wander

Anyway, where do we find the latest firmware (QS)? Its not on the liteon site though? Appreciate if anyone could send it to me please?

e-mail: dennis@beritapub.com.my

Thanks!!

Originally Posted by dreamliner77

Read this thread:Thread from cdfreaks.com

It can explain alot better than I can.

But it appears you have the older version.

I do have the newest firmware for the 2nd version should anyone need it (QS55)

**dreamliner77** · February 29th, 2004

Try here

I haven't used it yet, but it appears to be legit. Got it from LiteOn support last week when I was having some problems.

dreamworks · February 29th, 2004

Thanks for the link but can I confirm that this is for the following drive?

Lite-on CDRW (LTR-52327S)

**dreamliner77** · February 29th, 2004

It is for the 52327s (Second H/W revision). It says so if you run it and cancel out before updating.

Read the cdfreaks.com thread. It will tell you everything you need to know.

I'll probably get that f/w on there in the next 24 hours or so, so I'll let you know how it does.

No. 1 rule of firmware: If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it.

dreamworks · February 29th, 2004

Thanks for the info. : )

Will check it out .. Cheers !!

**dreamliner77** · March 1st, 2004

no prob

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dreamworks --== babyface ==-- Joined: January 2003 Posts: 355 Reputation: 20 Power: 114	How to check firmware version? I have a Liteon 52xCDRW .. LTR52327S .. anyone knows how do I check the firmware version if I'm running on Win XP please? Thank you .. ---=== Surely I Will Be With You ... ===---

February 27th, 2004	Top \| #2
LeeJend OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 5,255 Reputation: 3386 Power: 196	check www.cdfreaks.com they will have links to tools to check bios etc. Also lots of info on best cd media etc. Also the lite-on flash tool might let you read and back-up your existing bios. Available at the lite-on site. Thought for the new millenium: In a world without walls and fences, who needs Windows and Gates? - Open Office - Firefox - Thunderbird - Gimp -Ubuntu - Red Hat -

February 27th, 2004	Top \| #3
dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,638 Reputation: 1111 Power: 178	download SmartBurn from liteonit.com It will display the drive and it's firmware. If you have Q0.. for firmware, there are updates on the site. If you have QS... They haven't released updates yet. I have the newest available one from a lite on tech here. Let me know if you want it. I could go into detail about the differences with the QS drives, Just let me know if you want me to... "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

February 28th, 2004	Top \| #4
dreamworks --== babyface ==-- Joined: January 2003 Posts: 355 Reputation: 20 Power: 114	Thanks for the info buddy. First of all I checked on the site liteonit.com and it sucks because there is no download links for optical drives on PC. Only their DVD players all around which I don't find quite amusing though. Anyway, I used Nero's InfoTools and got the following information. Lite-on DVD-Rom (JLMS XJ-HD166S) Firmware version is DS19 Lite-on CDRW (LTR-52327S) QS0C So how do I know if I already have the latest version? I remember I updated it once before, thats why I am checking now. Any idea? Also, interesting to learn about the differences on the QS drives if you're free to explain. Thanks!! : ) Originally Posted by dreamliner77 download SmartBurn from liteonit.com It will display the drive and it's firmware. If you have Q0.. for firmware, there are updates on the site. If you have QS... They haven't released updates yet. I have the newest available one from a lite on tech here. Let me know if you want it. I could go into detail about the differences with the QS drives, Just let me know if you want me to... ---=== Surely I Will Be With You ... ===---

February 28th, 2004	Top \| #5
dreamworks --== babyface ==-- Joined: January 2003 Posts: 355 Reputation: 20 Power: 114	Finally found the place in liteonit.com website now. Downloaded and updated the firmware for the CD-RW drive to R52QS0C but noticed that there are many other older versions. Once updated, does this usually mean that the latest update comprise of the those before too? Also updated the DVD-ROM's firmware from DS19 to DS1A downloaded from CDfreaks.com. ---=== Surely I Will Be With You ... ===---

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February 29th, 2004	Top \| #6
LeeJend OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 5,255 Reputation: 3386 Power: 196	With optical drives the newer bioses usually just add more "compatible media" (blanks that actually work). Though sometimes they fix a release that was totally hosed. Lite-on released a bad DVD burner update on christmas eve. It took them 2 weeks to get a version that worked out. Thus the warning "only update firmware if tyou have a problem to fix". Occasionally there will be a "new feature" enabled in the drive. Not often though. Thought for the new millenium: In a world without walls and fences, who needs Windows and Gates? - Open Office - Firefox - Thunderbird - Gimp -Ubuntu - Red Hat -

February 29th, 2004	Top \| #7
dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,638 Reputation: 1111 Power: 178	Read this thread:Thread from cdfreaks.com It can explain alot better than I can. But it appears you have the older version. I do have the newest firmware for the 2nd version should anyone need it (QS55) "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

February 29th, 2004	Top \| #8
dreamworks --== babyface ==-- Joined: January 2003 Posts: 355 Reputation: 20 Power: 114	Hmmm .. no wander Anyway, where do we find the latest firmware (QS)? Its not on the liteon site though? Appreciate if anyone could send it to me please? e-mail: dennis@beritapub.com.my Thanks!! Originally Posted by dreamliner77 Read this thread:Thread from cdfreaks.com It can explain alot better than I can. But it appears you have the older version. I do have the newest firmware for the 2nd version should anyone need it (QS55) ---=== Surely I Will Be With You ... ===---

February 29th, 2004	Top \| #9
dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,638 Reputation: 1111 Power: 178	Try here I haven't used it yet, but it appears to be legit. Got it from LiteOn support last week when I was having some problems. "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

February 29th, 2004	Top \| #10
dreamworks --== babyface ==-- Joined: January 2003 Posts: 355 Reputation: 20 Power: 114	Thanks for the link but can I confirm that this is for the following drive? Lite-on CDRW (LTR-52327S) ---=== Surely I Will Be With You ... ===---

February 29th, 2004	Top \| #11
dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,638 Reputation: 1111 Power: 178	It is for the 52327s (Second H/W revision). It says so if you run it and cancel out before updating. Read the cdfreaks.com thread. It will tell you everything you need to know. I'll probably get that f/w on there in the next 24 hours or so, so I'll let you know how it does. No. 1 rule of firmware: If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it. "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

February 29th, 2004	Top \| #12
dreamworks --== babyface ==-- Joined: January 2003 Posts: 355 Reputation: 20 Power: 114	Thanks for the info. : ) Will check it out .. Cheers !! ---=== Surely I Will Be With You ... ===---

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dreamliner77 The Analog Kid Joined: March 2002 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 4,638 Reputation: 1111 Power: 178	no prob "You can fight without ever winning, but never win without a fight." -Neil Peart of RUSH

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