HP Pavilion 7975 (US/­CAN) Firmware v.16HJ

• Issue causing only the first sessio
  on a multi-session DVD+R to be recognized if the DVD+R was writte
  in DVD read-only mode.

• PC-Doctor issue causing it to identif
  the DVD-ROM drive as a DVD+RW drive.

• - Improves detection o
  multi-recording session DVD+R Media.

• - Improves compatibility with th
  PC-Doctor Diagnostic Utility.

• - Cyberdrive/­Argus DM168D-B 16
  DVD-ROM

• - Blank floppy diskette or blank CD-
  disc

1. 1. Download the firmware updat
   program.

1. 2. Close all applications and remov
   any discs from the PC optical drives (CD or DVD).

1. 3. Double-click the icon for th
   update file downloaded in step 1, and then click NEXT.

1. 4. Accept the terms in the HP licens
   agreement, and then click NEXT.

1. 5. Go to the next step for the type o
   media you are using, either a blank floppy diskette or a blank CD-
   disc.

1. 6. In the "Cyberdrive/­Argu
   DM168D-B...." window, select Floppy Diskette and then clic
   OK.

1. 7. Insert the blank floppy diskett
   and click OK in the "Cyberdrive/­Argus DM168D-B...." window.

1. 8. Wait a few minutes for the progra
   to make the Firmware Update diskette.

1. 9. Leave the floppy diskette in th
   floppy drive and click OK to restart the PC.

1. 10. Follow the onscreen instruction
   to update the firmware. Be sure to read the instructions carefully
   Failure to follow the instructions will damage the drive.

1. 11. After the firmware update i
   complete, remove the floppy diskette from the floppy drive an
   restart the PC.

1. 6. In the "Cyberdrive/­Argu
   DM168D-B...." window, select CD Disc and then click OK.

1. 7. Click OK in the "Cyberdrive/­Argu
   DM168D-B...." window.

1. 8. To make sure the firmware updat
   file is visible on your PC, click Start on the taskbar and the
   click My Computer.

1. 9. From the Tools menu, select Folde
   Options, and then click the View tab.

1. 10. Under Hidden Files and Folders
   select Show Hidden Files and Folders, and then click OK.

1. 11. To continue with the remainin
   update steps, go below to the appropriate instructions for the C
   recording software you are going to use.

1. 1. Click START on the taskbar an
   choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow, and then selec
   RecordNow.

1. 2. In the RecordNow applicatio
   window, click Make a Data Disc.

1. 3. Insert the blank CD disc into th
   drive, and then click NEXT.

1. 4. Click Add Files and Folders.

1. 5. Navigate to the folder containin
   the update file (C:HPSoftPaq), select the SP23974 file and clic
   ADD.

1. 6. Click Yes and wait for RecordNow t
   complete the update CD.

1. 7. Leave the disc in the drive an
   restart the PC.

1. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions t
   update the firmware. Be sure to read the instructions carefully
   Failure to follow the instructions will damage the drive.

1. 9. After the firmware update i
   complete, remove the CD from the optical drive and restart th
   PC.

1. 1. Click START on the taskbar an
   choose All Programs, CD (DVD) Recorder, RecordNow!, and then selec
   RecordNow!.

1. 2. In the RecordNow! applicatio
   window, click the tab to view Backup Projects.

1. 3. Click Burn Image.

1. 4. Click Browse.

1. 5. Navigate to the folder containin
   the update file (C:HPSoftPaq), select the SP23974 file and clic
   ADD.

1. 6. Insert the blank CD disc into th
   drive.

1. 7. Click Burn and wait for RecordNow
   to complete the update CD disc.

1. 8. Leave the disc in the drive an
   restart the PC.

1. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions t
   update the firmware. Be sure to read the instructions carefully
   Failure to follow the instructions will damage the drive.

1. 10. After the firmware update i
   complete, remove the CD from the optical drive and restart th
   PC.

Why do I need it?­

This is the latest BIOS revision for the Amazon motherboards.
Improvements include:

• Improved Power Supply controlled signal function.


• Updated CPU stepping U-code.

How do I get it?­

Click

Why do I need it?­

This update resolves an issue where a dialog box in HP RecordNow
3.1

appears half way off the screen with no way to move or reposition
it.

How do I get it?­

Click on the 'Download Now' button on this page and store the

Why do I need it?­

This update resolves an issue where the PC Doctor GUI would attempt
to launchthe diagnostic engine upon initial PC boot up. This engine
launch would only waitthree seconds to start. If the engine failed
to start in that three-second window, and a diagnostic appl

Why do I need it?­

This update resolves an issue with making multiple copies with
RecordNow.

How do I get it?­

Click the Download Now button on this page.

What do I do with it?­