Lost original software for hp cd/dvd-rw drive

during an attempt to update my HP 300n/NEC ND-1100A 4X DVD R/RW optical drive, my dog came up and bumped the restart button on my pc. After the pc restarted, it seems that there is no supporting software at all for my dvd burner. In MY COMPUTER it only says cd drive (F: ). How would I go about getting the ORIGINAL software for this? I've went to hp.com and downloaded any of the available drivers and updates but they all say that they require the original software. Any hwlp would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

Not sure I stated that right. It was a firmware upgrade that was taking place. Now I can't even open up the drive. The guys at computing.net said to try a reflash and if that didn't work then the drive is possibly toast. I tried everything that they reccomended and nothing seemed to work, so I'm getting a new drive. Thanks for the suggestion though, and sorry for any miscommunication on my part.