Driver update for Optiarc DVD RW AD-7190A

[madjim- with the Lord]

Originally Posted by marklwood

You have been sorely missed.

Should I send you some ointment?

Jim

[Vince Cravotta]

The information everyone is using is not correct.
My original and only burner is a Optiarc RW AD 7191A.
The new number that is coming up on my device manager is now show it as a
Optiarc RW AD 7201.
I never got to install the firmware because the error meassage was "you cannot install this firmware into a Optiarc RW AD 7201 burner as this download is for a
Optiarc RW AD 7191 burner.

I hope I've explained correctly.

[ddouglass]

Vince what model does the top of the physical drive have on it? 7190,7191 or 7201?
In your initial post you said it was a 7190. That is what I went by for looking up the drive. What does Microstudio list it as now?


I did find a firmware update for the AD-7201. However I want you to be absolutely sure that is the correct model number first before you try this. Check the drive itself for the right one. If it isn't an AD-7201 do not install this.

[MTUSUPPORT]

Sorry about that bad Link from Last night.

Give this one a try

http://liggydee.cdfreaks.com/page/en/Optiarc-AD-7200A/

[Vince Cravotta]

Gentlemen.

The address that d.douglas gives me a error that says address not valid, notify sender of this error.
The one from Bryan gives me more choices than I care to make. Please advise!

There are choices between (1) Liggy's or (2) AD's . I'm assuming it's Liggy's?
There are choices between (1) orig.) or (2) RPC1. I Don't know.
Please advise.

[ddouglass]

Vince, don't copy and paste the links that are in Blue and underlined....just click on it and Internet Explorer will open it. The links are shortened to fit the forum screen so copying and pasting will not work.
If it still doesn't work for you here is the one directly to Sony Optiarc America downloads and they only list one for your drive.
http://www.sony-optiarc.us/en/suppor...ad-series.html

Remember to click on it not copy it.

[Vince Cravotta]

I finally received the correct firmware upgrade and installed it (Flashed it) and "Lo & Behold" when I rebooted my computer the screen showed " new hardware found 'DVD RW AD 7201A is being installed!" The next thing it showed the "keyrite" program was recognized and was being reinstalled.
I was able to use the Keyrite program and it worked correctly the first time and then, yes I said and then, the burner produced a completed disk without any problems. Hurray!!!!.
I hope the loads of work that everyone involved worked on, and said, "stick with it Kid", will be some sort of assurance to everyone out there with a problem, to work with these fellows and anyone else who chips in with little ideas and maybe more problems will be solved.

Thanks to all,

[Vince Cravotta]

I made a saying many years ago; "if you run you get shot, if you stopped you get stabbed".
Everyone from Administration to everyone who sent a post kept saying, "It's not the Burner. I of course kept saying, " It has to be the Burner that's not right.
Now my new saying will be; " What good is a bird in the hand if you have to Blow your nose!"

Thanks to all.

[madjim- with the Lord]

Originally Posted by Vince Cravotta

I hope the loads of work that everyone involved worked on, and said, "stick with it Kid", will be some sort of assurance to everyone out there with a problem, to work with these fellows and anyone else who chips in with little ideas and maybe more problems will be solved.

Vince,
Thank you for being patient and trying everything that was suggested. This is how we discover where the problem is, without your patience we would not have had this success.

Enjoy the MTU programs and "Keep On Rockin"!

Jim