Product Info
Single Executable Firmware Upgrade: Plextor

Plextor PX-716A

Use the Firmware detect tool to determine the firmware of the drive

The firmware version of the drive in this example is currently 1.08 but we know that there is an upgrade available to 1.09.

The upgrade comes zipped as a file px716_108.zip and contains 716a109.exe which is a self contained executable that just needs to be run with the on screen instructions followed.


You can also download the binary file instead which comes in a zip file as 716A109.zip. When extracted you get the file 716A109.bin which is the raw firmware for the drive. To upgrade your drive using this binary file you will need to use a firmware flashing utility.

All firmwares and upgrade utilities are manufacturer specific so make sure you download the correct one for your drive and operating system. In this case the upgrade tool comes as PXUpgrade32.zip and the executable when extracted is PXUpgrade32.exe. Once downloaded make sure the binary file 716A109.bin  and the upgrade tool PXUpgrade32.exe are both in the same directory.

Follow the instructions below for the update procedure:

Please Note: Warranty will be lost if using incorrect updating procedures, or if unofficial modified firmware is used.

Assuming you have taken all the precautions as outlined previously you are now ready to perform the upgrade 

Follow the instructions below for the update procedure:

  • Eject the drive tray and remove any media from the drive, leaving the tray ejected (if a disc is present in the drive, the update cannot proceed)

  • Double-click on the update program PXUpgrade32.exe

  • Make sure the correct drive is selected and then Load File (Fig.1)

Fig.1
  • Select the binary file 716A109.bin (Fig.2)

Fig.2
  • Once the file is loaded, check to make sure you have the correct drive and firmware and then click Upgrade. (Fig.3)

Fig.3
  • After a short while you should receive the Upgrade Succesful message (Fig.4)

Fig.4
  • Click on 'Exit' to finish the upgrade process and close the window.

WARNINGS:-

  • Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update, as they will interfere with data transfer and damage the drive.

  • Do not cancel the operation once it has been started or the drive will become permanently damaged, as a result.

  • It is important to reboot the PC immediately after a firmware upgrade so that Windows can register the drive correctly.