1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
2. Download the HLFOPD-00731201-US.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the HLFOPD-00731201-US.EXE file to begin the installation.
4. At the "Hitachi® GDR-8162B DVD-ROM Drive Firmware Update Utility for Microsoft® Wi..." screen, click "Next".
5. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
6. At the "FwFlash" box, click "OK".
7. At the next "FwFlash" box, select the "HL-DT-STDVD-ROM GDR8162B" option from the drop-down box, then click the "FW Flashup" button.
   NOTE: At this point the drive will be updated with the new firmware. This process may take a few minutes.
8. At the "The flashup finished" screen, click "OK".
9. At the "FwFlash" box, click the "X" in the upper right corner.
10. At the "The device update has completed successfully. Please re-boot your computer" screen, click "OK".
11. Restart the computer.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the Hitachi® GDR-8162B DVD-ROM Drive Firmware Update is complete.

This utility updates the Hitachi® GDR-8162B DVD-ROM Drive Firmware to version 0033 and provides read support for Double Layer DVD+R media.

• During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
• To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
• It is highly recommended to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.