Firmware Upgrade for HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive FRU #40Y8945 for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista(TM) Version 1.03 Installation Readme This firmware update was created to fix a problem booting from CDs and DVDs in ThinkCentre M55 Ultra-Small Form Factor systems. Supported systems ================= This package applies to the following systems configured with the HLDS GCC-4244 slim CD-RW/DVD combo drive: - ThinkCentre M55 (type 8009, 8791, 8795, 8799, 8803, 8807, 8812) Downloading the package ======================= 1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Extracting the package ====================== 1. Click Start, then click Start Search. 2. Type hldsgcc4244n_103.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere. This will locate the file you just downloaded. 3. Double-click the hldsgcc4244n_103.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog, click Continue. 4. Click Next. 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. 6. Click Next. 7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\FIRMWARE\HLDS\GCC-4244N. 8. Click Next. The necessary files will be extracted to your hard drive. 9. Click Finish. Applying the package ==================== Note: This firmware upgrade requires the system to be restarted. Exit all applications and save your data before running the upgrade. Do not restart or power-down the system while the upgrade is in progress. 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run. 2. Type C:\SWTOOLS\FIRMWARE\HLDS\GCC-4244N\GCC-4244N_103_Win.exe, then click OK. 3. Click FW Flashup. The firmware update will proceed automatically. When it is complete, you will receive the message "The flashup finished". 4. Click OK. 5. Close the "FWFLASH_AUTO for GCC-4244N" window. You will receive the message, "The device update has completed successfully. Please reboot your computer." 6. Click Yes if you want to reboot immediately, or click No if you prefer to reboot at a later time. 7. The firmware update will take effect after you have rebooted your computer. Trademarks ========== HLDS is a trademark of Hitachi-LG Data Storage Inc. in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo and ThinkCentre are trademarks of the Lenovo Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. LENOVO DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, LENOVO GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Copyright (c) Lenovo 2007, all rights reserved