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        GCR-8525B Version 1.03 Firmware Update

To update the firmware of the GCR-8525B 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 1.02.
The drives must be original LG branded drives with model number GCR-8525B(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 PC¡¯s with Windows XP, Windows 2000, 
Windows Millennium Edition(ME), or Windows 98.

   ¡Ø Critical Instructions:(to be followed carefully)

1. Connect the drive as¡°master¡±by it self, on the secondary IDE controller 
   with no other device on the same IDE cable, making note to set the jumper 
   on the back of the drive to the ¡°master¡± position.

2. Download the file GCR-8525B103(XP)EW.ZIP or GCR-8525B103(98)EW.ZIP 
   to a folder of your choice. 
   This download includes this¡°Read me¡±text file as well as the GCR8525B103(XP).EXE 
   or GCR8525B103(98).EXE program, which will auto-update your drive¡¯s 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 'Firmware Update' program.

6. 'Firmware Downloader' program will be displayed. 
   And, click 'Informaton' tab and check 'Current Device'
   : You can see the drive and FW version.

   If not GCR-8525B, you have to change 'current device' as GCR-8525B
   by use of clicking in avaiable devices.

7. And click 'JV5' tab and you'll see the firmware;GCR8525B103.LGE next to 'F/W Filename'

8. You can click the 'Download' tab, and click it.
   Firmware upgrade will be started automatically.
   
   When the UPGRADE is complete the screen should indicate FIRMWARE UPDATE SUCCESSFUL. 
   And then Re-boot 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.