Dell's version of the LTD 163
Find which firmware version is currently in your drive first!
Dell's LTD-163 have their "own" firmware.
The files downloaded by clicking these links are not zip files but exe.
Run them in Windows and follow the instructions.
It will make a floppy to boot your machine with.
When you boot it will proceed to flash automatically,
so only boot with it if and when you want to flash!
GDH9 15-Aug-2001
GDHA 10-Sep-2001
GDHG 23-Dec-2002
The following firmware runs in Windows no diskette needed.
Read
my general precautions for flashing in Windows!
Dell's info:This firmware allows the LTD 163 drive to read multisession DVD +R media.
Extra info for EAC users: GDHJ does not cache audio! making it ideal for secure mode!
GDHJ 15-May-2003
Making your Dell region free: GDHG and GDHJ can be made region free with Rpcde2.
GDHA can NOT. I'm not sure about other Dell's firmware versions - give them a try,
It's very easy, look at the region free page. Please report your own results, thanks!
It is possible to convert a Dell LTD 163 to a "real" Liteon by flashing it with a
Liteon firmware, but consider Dell's warranty first! You can use a binary firmware or:
Flash your Dell LTD 163 in one go in Windows to Jlms (Liteon) firmware:
It's an original Jlms upgrader which I fixed to allow it to upgrade any Dell 163 drive:
GH5S-D unzip and run directly in Windows after you read this
You can always flash back to a Dell firmware with MtkWinFlash and a binary firmware
Mind you: I'm NOT saying it will make your drive any better...
In fact, I'm using a retail Liteon 163 which I flashed with Dell's GHDJ!
Dell's XJ-HD166
Dell has stopped supplying the LTD 163 and replaced it with
XJ-HD 166. It's an OEM
JLMS XJ-HD 166s and can be flashed with (Flashfixed or binary) 166s firmwares.
Known
firmware: DD05 and DD06, binary extractions of those here
Advanced users: Tweak your drive!
C0deKing and Code65536, known as CodeGuys,
that will enable various Liteon drives to read/rip
DVD R/RW media faster, or in some cases will
force slower CD/DVD reading for quiet operation.
All tweaks carry some risk, but these guys sure
know what they are doing :)
Please read the enclosed documentaion first!
Get the fix for your drive at the firmwares page of CodeGuys site
Thanks guys!
