How will a Driver Update Tool fix my DVD & CD Drivers? A Driver Update Program will instantly resolve your drivers problems by scanning your PC for outdated, missing or corrupt drivers, which it then automatically updates to the most compatible version. Why should I download Driver Update Software? Apart from updating your DVD & CD Drivers, installing a Driver Update Tool gives.
- Improving weak signals of network adapters on Windows; Resolving an inactive wireless network adapter; Resolving problems with a wireless adapter that cannot be detected by Windows computer; Updating the Linksys network adapter’s driver; Clearing the cache of the Microsoft Edge browser; Assigning static IP address on a wireless computer.
- Select Search automatically for updated driver software. Select Update Driver. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions. Reinstall the device driver. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
- Download the file to a folder on your PC. Double-click on the file to launch installation. Alternatively, you may download and run Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to automatically detect update. If you need to perform customizable or silent installation, see Intel PROset/Wireless software and drivers for.
A boot-start driver is a driver for a device that must be installed to start the Microsoft Windows operating system. Most boot-start drivers are included 'in-the-box' with Windows, and Windows automatically installs these boot-start drivers during the text-mode setup phase of Windows installation. If a boot-start driver for a device is not included 'in-the-box' with Windows, a user can install an additional vendor-supplied boot-start driver for the device during text-mode setup.
To install a device that is required to start Windows, but whose driver is not included with the operating system, a user must do the following:
Install the device hardware and turn on the computer.
Begin your Windows installation (run the Windows setup program). During the text-mode phase of the installation (at the beginning of the installation), Windows displays a message that indicates that you can press a specific Fn key to install a boot-start driver.
When Windows displays this message, press the specified Fn key to install the boot-start driver and then insert a boot-start driver distribution disk.
Note This procedure demonstrates how you can install a driver that is not included 'in-the-box' with Windows. Do not use this procedure to replace or update a driver that is included with Windows. Instead, wait until Windows starts and use Device Manager to perform an 'update driver' operation on the device.
When Windows fails to start, certain error messages that are displayed can indicate that a boot-start driver is missing. The following table describes several error messages and their possible causes.
| Error message | Possible cause |
|---|---|
Inaccessible boot device | The boot disk is a third-party mass-storage device that requires a driver that is not included with Windows. |
Setup could not determine your machine type | A new HAL driver is required. This error does not occur on most machines, but it might occur on a high-end server. |
Setup could not find any hard drives in your computer | The required boot device drivers for the hard drives are not loaded. |
Boot-Start Driver Distribution Disk
A boot-start driver distribution disk is a medium, such as a floppy disk or USB flash drive, that contains a TxtSetup.oem file and the related driver files. The TxtSetup.oem file is a text file that contains a list of hardware components, a list of files on the distribution disk that will be copied to the system, and a list of registry keys and values that will be created. A sample TxtSetup.oem file is provided with the Windows Driver Kit (WDK), under the src directory of the WDK. For details about the contents of a TxtSetup.oem file, see TxtSetup.oem File Format.
The following requirements and recommendations apply to platform-specific and cross-platform distributions disks:
Platform-specific distribution disks (Windows Server 2003 and earlier)
Windows requires a platform-specific distribution disk for each platform that a driver supports. A platform-specific distribution disk contains one TxtSetup.oem file and the related driver files. The TxtSetup.oem file must be located in the root directory of the distribution disk.
Cross-platform and platform-specific distribution disks (Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and later versions)
Windows supports cross-platform distribution disks that contain two or more platform-specific TxtSetup.oem files and the related driver files.
To distinguish between platforms on a cross-platform distribution disk, use the platform directories that are listed in the following table.
Platform Platform directory Default directory x86-based
A:i386
A:
Itanium-based
A:ia64
A:
x64-based
A:amd64
A:
On a cross-platform distribution disk, Windows uses the platform-specific TxtSetup.oem file that is located in the platform directory that corresponds to the platform on which Windows is running. If a corresponding platform directory that contains a platform-specific TxtSetup.oem file does not exist, Windows uses the TxtSetup.oem file in the default directory, if one is present.
Windows also supports platform-specific distribution disks. A platform-specific distribution disk contains one platform-specific TxtSetup.oem file and the related driver files. The TxtSetup.oem file must be located either in its corresponding platform directory, as is done for cross-platform distribution disks, or in the default directory of the distribution disk.
The driver files for a given platform on a cross-platform distribution disk or on a platform-specific distribution disk must be located relative to the directory that contains the platform-specific TxtSetup.oem file.
Tip Although not required, we recommend that a TxtSetup.oem file always be placed in a corresponding platform directory. Using platform directories eliminates the possibility that Windows might attempt to use a TxtSetup.oem file that is incompatible with the platform on which Windows is running. For example, if a user attempts an unattended installation on a platform with a distribution disk that does not contain a corresponding platform directory, Windows cannot determine whether the TxtSetup.oem file in the default directory is compatible with the platform. If a driver fails to load because the driver is incompatible with the platform, Windows displays an error message and terminates the unattended installation.
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M500 Series (PSM-500) Firmware Update Program (Windows Only) – You would normally download only the M500 Update Program (and USB driver if needed) since it can get the latest firmware directly from the web.
Windows Update Program – Including M500Update.exe file – does not require previous DLLs.
M500 Update Ver 2.3 (zip) Version 2.3 (1.5 MBytes)USB Driver Installer – Absolutely Needed! – This is a one time installation of the USB driver for the M500 modem. It is fairly automatic.
M500 Modem USB Driver (zip) Version 2.08 (1.4 MBytes)Datum Networks Driver Download For Windows 10
M500 Series (PSM-500) Latest Firmware Binary Files – These are fairly large! You MUST download the FEC firmware files in addition to the Unit file(s) needed. It is normally not necessary to download these files separately if web access is used with the M500 Update program.
M500 Series FEC Files FBF – For all units, and NOT included in the above 3 files. These are the 4 flash files for the -01(Viterbi, TCM, R-S), -02 (Viterbi, TCM, R-S plus TPC-4k) FEC Cards, -03 (Viterbi, TCM, R-S plus TPC-16k) FEC Cards, and -04 (Viterbi, TCM, R-S plus TPC-4k and 16k) FEC Cards. You MUST download yours with one or more of the above Unit files.
M500 Modem Series Update Firmware
We now have Windows compliant firmware update tools for the PSM-500 Modems that is semi-automatic and easier to use. The PSM-500 series M500 Update program connects a Windows PC to the modems USB port via a standard USB cable and automatically detects if either the modem or the FECs have new firmware available. There is also no need to set the modem itself into the update mode as this is all handled by the program.
The program for PSM-500 Modems is called “M500Update.exe” and the program is new in version 2.20. It now operates correctly in Windows Vista. The new program is self contained and requires none of the .DLL or OCX files that the previous version needed. The full program is located in the M500Update v2.20.zip file. The modem firmware is packaged as separate sets of firmware “.fbf” files for each of the 3 base modem types; 70 MHz, 140 MHz and L-Band.
The latest version 2.20 of the “M500Up_date.exe” program now has the ability to check a special web site we maintain with the modem firmware and can detect if a newer version of firmware is available there. It can also download and install the firmware. This makes the entire process much easier to use.
For the first time users of the M500 Update program, it is now recommended that you simply download the M500 Update v2.20 only. Also download the AUTOMATIC USB install. These two ZIP files have all of the necessary files to install and run the Update. The Update program can then find and download files as needed for both the modem and to update itself.
– You will find multiple versions of the latest modem firmware on this page. Note that each version is specific to a particular modem type. The modem will only accept firmware updates of the same type as that already loaded. Updating the firmware requires a minimum of two files from the Download section below, One program file and one BIN file. You only need to download these files separately if you do not use the automated features of the M500 Up_date program.
Note that the term “firmware” is used, and the updates include both control processor software code and FPGA configuration and firmware code. Thus both modem software and hardware can be updated.
When you should download new firmware:
If you need new capabilities as provided by a later version than that installed. For example, you may need to update the firmware in an older modem to support new Turbo Product Codes.
If you are experiencing some problem that may be associated with a particular application. Occasionally some hardware issue arises that requires later firmware to resolve.
When Not to download new firmware:
If your modem is working fine in an existing application there is no need to update the firmware – most updates target very specific areas of operation.
If you are not properly equipped to load the firmware to the modem. You must have a PC type computer with an available USB Port and a male to female USB cable to connect between the computer’s USB port and the modem’s USB control port.
Download Links – Each is a compressed or zipped file that will require WinZip or Windows XP/Vista to un-compress. Click on the appropriate link below and choose the “Save” option to save the file on your computer. A modems “Unit Version” can be read on the modem’s front panel LCD display by selecting the Unit button, the Status column and then scroll down to “Version”.
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