ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

[Coopervid]

Thanks for the reply Coopervid

Fairly new to the 'UHD friendly drive' scene so still learning!

Basically I'm looking for a drive that I can rip CD's, Blu-Rays and UHD Discs for backup with a high success rate but struggling to find what would be best to buy here in the U.K. The drive itself would be connected to a HP Omen Laptop running Windows 11, any advice would be appreciated or if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

Thanks again

Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.

[FrancisBlack79]

Thanks for the reply Coopervid

Fairly new to the 'UHD friendly drive' scene so still learning!

Basically I'm looking for a drive that I can rip CD's, Blu-Rays and UHD Discs for backup with a high success rate but struggling to find what would be best to buy here in the U.K. The drive itself would be connected to a HP Omen Laptop running Windows 11, any advice would be appreciated or if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

Thanks again

Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.

Many thanks Coopervid for the advice.

I have found a link to the drive on amazon, I assume this is the one you mean?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-Exter ... B07MTP9VKX

I take it this drive wouldn't need flashing and works out of the box?

My laptop does have issues occasionally with one of the usb ports, but I also have a usb c thunderbolt connection on my laptop if that could be used?

With regards to a powered USB hub would you recommend something like this off Amazon:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-UH700- ... 102&sr=8-3

Thanks again for all your help

[MartyMcNuts]

Thanks for the reply Coopervid

Fairly new to the 'UHD friendly drive' scene so still learning!

Basically I'm looking for a drive that I can rip CD's, Blu-Rays and UHD Discs for backup with a high success rate but struggling to find what would be best to buy here in the U.K. The drive itself would be connected to a HP Omen Laptop running Windows 11, any advice would be appreciated or if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

Thanks again

Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.

Many thanks Coopervid for the advice.

I have found a link to the drive on amazon, I assume this is the one you mean?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-Exter ... B07MTP9VKX

I take it this drive wouldn't need flashing and works out of the box?

My laptop does have issues occasionally with one of the usb ports, but I also have a usb c thunderbolt connection on my laptop if that could be used?

With regards to a powered USB hub would you recommend something like this off Amazon:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-UH700- ... 102&sr=8-3

Thanks again for all your help

Yes, that's the drive. It should come with a USB cable and USB-C adapter.

If you use a USB-C port you should be fine without a hub.

I'm not sure about that hub but it's been suggested previously that a high powered hub (minimum of 35w) be used.

[FrancisBlack79]

Search on Amazon for Verbatim 43888. But beware it is power hungry and if you have issues with your laptop's ports buy a powered USB hub.

Many thanks Coopervid for the advice.

I have found a link to the drive on amazon, I assume this is the one you mean?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Verbatim-Exter ... B07MTP9VKX

I take it this drive wouldn't need flashing and works out of the box?

My laptop does have issues occasionally with one of the usb ports, but I also have a usb c thunderbolt connection on my laptop if that could be used?

With regards to a powered USB hub would you recommend something like this off Amazon:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-UH700- ... 102&sr=8-3

Thanks again for all your help

Yes, that's the drive. It should come with a USB cable and USB-C adapter.

If you use a USB-C port you should be fine without a hub.

I'm not sure about that hub but it's been suggested previously that a high powered hub (minimum of 35w) be used.

Thanks Marty!

I have ordered the drive today through Amazon so will try it with my USB C thunderbolt connection and see how I get on, if I have problems I will order me one of these powered usb hubs:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SABRENT-Multip ... C77&sr=8-5

Thank you both for your help, I will post here to let you know how I get on

[ENDzZ]

Hi, I have an ASUS BW-16D1H-U Pro Drive with RS8F00 Platform and PIONEER BDR-212T in it. May I ask is it UHD-Friendly, and if it is, how can I flash it? Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Billycar11]

Hi, I have an ASUS BW-16D1H-U Pro Drive with RS8F00 Platform and PIONEER BDR-212T in it. May I ask is it UHD-Friendly, and if it is, how can I flash it? Thanks.
Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E116/ID71
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

yeah it can do UHD email me for a flasher see below

[gibsondj]

I have the same drive as OP (at least as far as MakeMKV is concerned):

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E111/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I'm confident that I can do the process without an autoscript, but need to know which firmware will work with this device. It seems that this is typically answered via DM.

Thanks

[Coopervid]

I have the same drive as OP (at least as far as MakeMKV is concerned):

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/rdisk4
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 72

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8601
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E111/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

I'm confident that I can do the process without an autoscript, but need to know which firmware will work with this device. It seems that this is typically answered via DM.

Thanks

You have a PM and need a Windows PC for it to work.