HP TSST H353B DVD-ROM Firmware BC08 Rev.A

This package contains a firmware upgrade for the supported HP Optical Drives in the supported desktop and workstation models and operating systems.

NOTE:

This package includes a utility that checks for the supported optical drive model before upgrading the firmware. If the supported optical drive model is not found, or if the firmware is already current, the firmware is not upgraded.

The following optical drive is supported:

- HP Model TS-H353B (HP Part Number 410125-200)

FIXES:

- Fixes an issue where the optical drive is no longer recognized when the computer is awoken from Standby/Suspend (S3) mode.

WARNING:

DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPDATE PROCESS!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. To upgrade the drive firmware use the following steps:

For Microsoft Windows:

A. Go to the folder where the files were extracted in Step 2.
B. Change to the "BC08 Win Smart Flash" folder.
C. Double-click the "H353B_bc08.exe" file and follow the on-screen instructions.

For DOS:

A. Go to the folder where the files were extracted Step 2.
B. Change to the "BC08 Dos flashing" folder.
C. Run the "BC08.bat" file and follow the on-screen instructions.

About DVD-ROM Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.