| Applies To | Samsung SC-148C CDROM |
|---|---|
| Author | IBM |
| Driver Date | 26 May 2004 |
| Driver Version | Ver. B107 |
| File Name | 25r5092.exe |
| File Size | 579.24 KB |
| Requirements | Widows 98/ME/2000/XP |
| Description | Wonder why I stated that the firmware for Samsung SC-148C is from IBM and not from Samsung? Well, first of all there is no firmware or driver for Samsung SC-148C in Samsung driver download website. The closest that I am able to find is this one from IBM.
From IBM site: Firmware are for Samsung SC-148C CD-ROM drive used in the following supported systems: - IBM eServer xSeries 205, 206, 225, 226, 235, 236, 255 - IBM IntelliStation A Pro (Type 6224) - IBM IntelliStation E Pro (Type 6216, 6226) - IBM IntelliStation M Pro (Type 6219, 6220, 6230, 6225, 6228) - IBM IntelliStation Z Pro (Type 6221, 6223) (IBM part number 33P3210, replacement part number (FRU) 33P3211) Version B107 firmware fixed disc scratch problem while version B105 (inclusive in version B107) Fixed operating system CD boot problem with a stamped Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 disc (this problem could also appear in other vendors stamped disc) with IBM eServer xSeries 235/255 servers. Linear seek time for PC Doctor (DOS) is improved For additional information, read the readme file for the firmware. |
Once the firmware has been downloaded what is the next step??
From the readme file:
3.2 How to download and flash
– Click the icon for B107IBM.exe file.
– Click Next. Read the license agreement.
– Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
– Click Next.
– Ensure that “Save files in folder” is set to your hard disc drive.
– Click Next.
– Click OK to close the message box.
– Double-click B107IBM.exe file in your hard disc drive.
– Insert 3.5inch(1.44MB) floppy diskette in your A or B drive.
– Click OK.
– Then, you can get a bootable diskette containing flash utility and firmware.
– Reboot your system with the diskette.
– The diskette will flash your CD-ROM drive automatically.
– The application will ask to reboot the machine when it finishes flashing the drive.