Lite-On 24X CD-RW firmware 5S54

Caminetto

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Just wanted to inform Lite-On 24X CD-RW users that new firmware dated 11/21 is available with the following listed description (not just the standard improve playability description):
1. Reduce failure rate when burning.
2. Fit for new hardware design.
3. The firmware can fit all 24X CD-RW
(Just do It !)

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chiggachu

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DON'T UPGRADE FIRMWARE UNLESS NEEDED! I had a liteon 1210b and I upgraded the firmware to the current version on the liteon website and the thing just died on me. no saving it. So now i got a bunk cd-rw with no ability to return it (liteon are punks when it comes to customer support). the rule of thumb, firmware upgrades are asking for trouble...and unless someone tells me how I can save my burner, then I'm sticking to my case.
 

randomlinh

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yeah, don't flash it unless you really need to.

i dunno how it can improve failure rates... i've done quite well w/ this burner using just 16x media and crapusa stuff all at 24x ;)

what does "fit for new hardware design" actually mean?
 

Caminetto

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I tend to agree, as I have not upgraded, but I don't have any problems, either. However, Lite-On must feel pretty confident with the "Just do it!" comment.
 

Ph33zy

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well i just tried flashing it and it keeps telling me to remove the cd in the tray.... but there is no cd in the tray... oh well.... i got scared and decidted to burn something for the funk of it and ...whew... it still works..