How to Determine the Firmware of a DVD Drive
- 1). Download Opti Drive Control (see "Additional Resources," below).
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Install Opti Drive Control, then click "Continue" (to use the 30-day free trial) when you get to the registration screen. - 3
Click the down arrow next to the "Drive:" selector, then choose the drive of which you want to determine the firmware. - 4
Click the "Drive Info" bar. - 5
Look under the "General" section and you will see the firmware version of you drive.
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