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        GSA-5160D Version A303 Firmware Update

To update the firmware of the GSA-5160D please refer to the following instructions:

Note: Not following the subsequent update instructions explicitly will result in 
permanent damage to your drive, for which LG will not be responsible.

This firmware update is for drives with original firmware versions below A302.
The drives must be original LG branded drives with the External DVD Writer model number 
GSA-5160D(no OEM units). 

If you have an OEM unit, branded with another manufacturers name, 
please contact that manufacturer for support and firmware updates.

This firmware update is for use only on PCs with Windows XP, Windows 2000, 
Windows Millennium Edition (ME), or Windows 98.

   Critical Instructions: (to be followed carefully)

1. Connect the drive, on the USB or IEEE 1394 with no other device on the same porter

2. Download the file GSA-5160A303(EW).ZIP to a folder of your choice. 
   This download includes this Read me(ew) text file, as well as 
   the GSA5160A303.EXE program, which will auto-update your drives firmware.

3. Close all other programs including: screen saver, antivirus and/or power-down programs. 
   (If these programs are not closed, they will try to engage the PC, 
   during the update process, thus interrupting the update and damaging the drive).

4. Check the drive to ensure that there is no disk in the tray 
   before you start the update procedure.

5. Go into the folder with the update file and double click the GSA5160A303.EXE program 
   and click the update button (red). Once the update is complete, 
   you will see Firmware Update Complete and the button will become green 
   and advise you to reboot the system. 
   You will need to reboot your PC.

  The update will be complete, after you reboot your system.
 
WARNING: Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update, 
         as they will interfere with data transfer and damage the drive. 
         Do not cancel the operation once it has been started or the drive will 
         become permanently damaged, as a result.