X-25V firmware update fails

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When I try to run the firmware updater on my X-25V (in an Acer netbook, SATA set to AHCI) I get an error message that starts something like:

[PMODE/W] Abort: 00

Exception: 0D

followed by some more cryptic stuff. It just fails completely. Am I doing something wrong?

I'm running the updater tool from a USB stick as I don't have access to a cd drive for my netbook.

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I wasnt aware that there was any real firmware update for the X25-v but...if there is...there should be no prob doing it by way of USB as I also have an Acer it I do everything by USB. Make sure of course your bios is recognizing the USB as its primary boot though.

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The download page for the firmware does specify that it supports the X-25V 40GB model.

I have it set to boot from USB, and FreeDOS boots just fine - when I try to run the updater get the odd errors. It doesn't get to the stage of asking me any questions or anything - just fails with the cryptic errors.

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Hi... does your netbook give you the option in BIOS to run in IDE (compatibility mode)? Firmware update should be done from IDE, not AHCI.

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Ah, misread the instructions there...

I've just tried it again with the BIOS set to IDE mode and I'm getting the exact same errors.