http://www.cdfreaks.com/drive/firmware/272
its not like others i have installed!!?? can someone please help
its not like others i have installed!!?? can someone please help
How do i install the 1.09 firmware for AO6!!??
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I don't have a 106 but it seems just like the old days when all firmware had to be installed from dos.
As it say's reboot to a dos prompt then type the path to the .exe file, ie. c:/windows/........exe
Just remember you can only have 8+3 characters via dos.
If you get stuck, post the full path to the .exe file, and I'm sure someone will help.
As it say's reboot to a dos prompt then type the path to the .exe file, ie. c:/windows/........exe
Just remember you can only have 8+3 characters via dos.
If you get stuck, post the full path to the .exe file, and I'm sure someone will help.
Yeah, I'd like to know too.
I have a Pioneer dvd burner 106 and I know it has some erasing problems erasing dvdr's . And it doesn't support Primo DVD yet.
Does this new firmware help it with this ?
And did you find out what you wanted to know DVD ?
I have a Pioneer dvd burner 106 and I know it has some erasing problems erasing dvdr's . And it doesn't support Primo DVD yet.
Does this new firmware help it with this ?
And did you find out what you wanted to know DVD ?
Reboot to DOS- Mode or DOS Prompt, must use the DOS driver installed by ATAPI307.EXE. This can be downloaded from the utilities area.
thats what it says on the website, i cant find the utilities section on that website , DOS driver!!?? whats that!!?? and ATAPI307 !!! whats that
also do i just go to accessories and open c prompt or do i need to boot from a 98 start up disc , but im running XP, will a 98 boot up disc work on XP
thats what it says on the website, i cant find the utilities section on that website , DOS driver!!?? whats that!!?? and ATAPI307 !!! whats that
also do i just go to accessories and open c prompt or do i need to boot from a 98 start up disc , but im running XP, will a 98 boot up disc work on XP
don't think you need that anyway.DVD said:
see the readme file inside the a106v106.exe package...
ATAPI DVD-106 FIRMWARE UPGRADE 1.09
PROCEDURE
1. Connect Pioneer DVD-ROM drive on the Secondary IDE Port with the drive set as Master (MA). Pioneer DOES NOT recommend using Cable Select (CS) NOR should there be a Slave (SL) device connected during the procedure.
2. If Windows 95/98 is used, boot into MS-DOS mode by selecting the Start menu on Windows 95/98. If you are using Windows 2000 or ME you will need to make a DOS boot disk with the appropriate drivers or just use a Windows 98 bootdisk.
3. Make sure there is no disc in the drive unit before the firmware upgrade is executed.
4. Make note of where you unzipped the update files at , then go there and Execute the UP106.BAT file while you are in DOS (see point 2)
5. The current version number of the firmware will be shown then erased and the new firmware will be uploaded.
6. When the DOS prompt returns. Reboot the computer by powering OFF wait 10 seconds then power ON.
Do not turn OFF the PC while upgrade is executed or the firmware upgrade will fail. Retry upgrade procedure from 4 through 6 if the firmware upgrade does fail.
Apply power cycle (OFF/ON) if the firmware upgrade fails.
IMPORTANT:
The upgrade will not function and permanent failure of the drive could occur...IF it is interrupted in any way. OR if the wrong firmware is used. ALSO you must have the drive connected as per procedure point 1.
A06
Did not know their was a Firmware update 1.09
I just got mine from Pioneer site and got...1.06 update..Works great....
Drive Information
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Drive : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D
Type : DVD-R/RW Combo Drive
Firmware Version : 1.06
Buffer Size : 2000 KB
Date : 03-07-10
Serial Number : CEDC121435WL
Drive Letter : E:\
Location : 2:0
Mechanism : Tray
Read Speed : 32 X
Write Speed : 16 X
Read CD Text : Yes
Return C2 Pointers : Yes
Read CD-R : Yes
Read CD-RW : Yes
Read DVD-ROM : Yes
Read DVD-RAM : No
Read DVD-R : Yes
Read DVD-RW : Yes
Read DVD+R : Yes
Read DVD+RW : Yes
Read Digital Audio : Yes
Read CD+G : No
Read VideoCD : Yes
Write CD-R : Yes
Write CD-RW : Yes
Write DVD-R : Yes
Write DVD-RW : Yes
Write DVD+R : Yes
Write DVD+RW : Yes
Write DVD-RAM : No
Buffer Underrun Protection : Yes
Mount Rainier : No
Modes : Packet, TAO, DAO, SAO, RAW SAO, RAW DAO, RAW SAO 16, RAW SAO 96, RAW DAO 16, RAW DAO 96
Region Protection Control : RPC II
Region : 4
Changes User : 4
Changes Vendor : 4
Did not know their was a Firmware update 1.09
I just got mine from Pioneer site and got...1.06 update..Works great....
Drive Information
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Drive : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-106D
Type : DVD-R/RW Combo Drive
Firmware Version : 1.06
Buffer Size : 2000 KB
Date : 03-07-10
Serial Number : CEDC121435WL
Drive Letter : E:\
Location : 2:0
Mechanism : Tray
Read Speed : 32 X
Write Speed : 16 X
Read CD Text : Yes
Return C2 Pointers : Yes
Read CD-R : Yes
Read CD-RW : Yes
Read DVD-ROM : Yes
Read DVD-RAM : No
Read DVD-R : Yes
Read DVD-RW : Yes
Read DVD+R : Yes
Read DVD+RW : Yes
Read Digital Audio : Yes
Read CD+G : No
Read VideoCD : Yes
Write CD-R : Yes
Write CD-RW : Yes
Write DVD-R : Yes
Write DVD-RW : Yes
Write DVD+R : Yes
Write DVD+RW : Yes
Write DVD-RAM : No
Buffer Underrun Protection : Yes
Mount Rainier : No
Modes : Packet, TAO, DAO, SAO, RAW SAO, RAW DAO, RAW SAO 16, RAW SAO 96, RAW DAO 16, RAW DAO 96
Region Protection Control : RPC II
Region : 4
Changes User : 4
Changes Vendor : 4
Nighthunter said:Did not know their was a Firmware update 1.09
I just got mine from Pioneer site and got...1.06 update..Works great....
Drive Information
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Nightmare, can you tell us what this firmware version does ?
I have the Pioneer 106, but why do I need to install this firmware, when it seems to be running fine now ?
I don't know, that's why I'm asking
PC-GUY
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Just remember the golden rule if isn't broke don't fix it.Johnmiceter said:I have the Pioneer 106, but why do I need to install this firmware, when it seems to be running fine now ?
I don't know, that's why I'm asking
The way I look at it is only if you have a problem flash, if your programs work and you can burn DVDs don't flash. I flashed my Pioneer 104 so I could burn in half the time (1x to 2x). If the flash goes bad you could need a new drive!!!
So like I said if it works leave it alone. Just my two cents. Good luck.
Pioneer dvd-R/RW Recorder A06
The Improvement
DVR-A06/106 Firmware Update Information
Version: 1.06
Posted 20/7/2003
4x DVD-R Writability Improvement
2x DVD-RW Playability Improvement
Defect Management (DRT-DM) Improvement
The Improvement
DVR-A06/106 Firmware Update Information
Version: 1.06
Posted 20/7/2003
4x DVD-R Writability Improvement
2x DVD-RW Playability Improvement
Defect Management (DRT-DM) Improvement
ipdave
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There are Pioneer drives which are DVD-ROM:
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Pioneer DVD-106/2
Pioneer DVD-106S
Pioneer DVD-A06
Pioneer DVD-A06S
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Pioneer DVD-106/2
Pioneer DVD-106S
Pioneer DVD-A06
Pioneer DVD-A06S
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Pioneer DVR-106[/font][/font]
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NOTE: See the names, DVD- and DVR- ? The "R" means it is a writer; the "D" means it is a DVD-ROM (reader).
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