It seems Sony have released a new firmware update for troubled dual format DVD writer (Sony DRU-500A). Firmware 1.0d will improve read and write speed on DRU-500A. It will also provides enhanced writing compatibility with DVD recordable / rewritable media. Click [read more] for more details and instructions.

To go to our firmware download page click here.

Firmware will work only on the following operating systems;

Windows 98SE
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP

Instructions:
1. Download the file to Desktop on the computer.
2. Unzip file. For utility to unzip, please go to www.winzip.com.
3. Open file 500A510d.
4. Confirm that the drive is Sony DVD RW DRU-500A.
5. Click on the option "Start Update". The Firmware Updater might ask you to restart the system. Save and close all open applications and background programs before accepting the restart option.
6. When the computer has been restarted go back to file 500A510d and open it.
7. Click on the option "Start Update". It will take approximately 40 seconds. When the
firmware is updated, you will be prompted to restart the system again.