Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

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Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

HSamwel wrote:
Wed Jul 09, 2025 10:11 am
Coopervid wrote:
Wed Jul 09, 2025 9:30 am
HSamwel wrote:
Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:46 pm


Hi!

I just got the same ASUS external bluray writer and exactly the same drive information. Except OS device name: D
When I open the flash tool it says I'm not a MT1959 platform and I'm encrypted.

Could you please help me.
You need to post your Makemkv info to play it safe.
Thought I did. I'm not familiar with this forum. It cut away all quotes except your last. :lol:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: ------------
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
PM sent.
HSamwel
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by HSamwel »

Worked fine. Thanks!

Did a test rip of my Jurassic World: Dominion 4k disc.
Took about 1 hour 15 minutes. MakeMKV said it reached about 4x reading speed.
This was e selected files rip of about 76GB.

Don't know if this is good or bad?!
Problem is that my laptop has two graphics cards built in. The Nvidia part is only
active with the external displays. So I'm not sure I get any hardware accelleration.
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

HSamwel wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:05 am
Worked fine. Thanks!

Did a test rip of my Jurassic World: Dominion 4k disc.
Took about 1 hour 15 minutes. MakeMKV said it reached about 4x reading speed.
This was e selected files rip of about 76GB.

Don't know if this is good or bad?!
Problem is that my laptop has two graphics cards built in. The Nvidia part is only
active with the external displays. So I'm not sure I get any hardware accelleration.
All Pioneers are limited to 4x rip speed for UHDs.
Finalheaven
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Finalheaven »

Hi i have the same issue thanks in advance.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL115830WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

No disc inserted
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

Finalheaven wrote:
Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:49 pm
Hi i have the same issue thanks in advance.

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DGDL115830WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76

No disc inserted
PM sent.
Dams1276
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Dams1276 »

Looking for information to flash my drive to support UHD

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: -------------
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Billycar11 »

Dams1276 wrote:
Wed Jul 23, 2025 10:40 pm
Looking for information to flash my drive to support UHD

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: -------------
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
see guide below or email me or marty for an autoflasher
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
ZachMach10
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by ZachMach10 »

Was curious if it is possible to access 4k movies with this device?
Any Help would be great!

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

ZachMach10 wrote:
Sun Jul 27, 2025 6:47 pm
Was curious if it is possible to access 4k movies with this device?
Any Help would be great!

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
ZachMach10
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by ZachMach10 »

Coopervid wrote:
Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:45 am
ZachMach10 wrote:
Sun Jul 27, 2025 6:47 pm
Was curious if it is possible to access 4k movies with this device?
Any Help would be great!

Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E102
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2018-01-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8600
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-209
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E102/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
PM sent.
TYvm
geff95
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by geff95 »

Hi, I recently get a ASUS drive with the following information. If someone can help me. Thx a lot

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
Billycar11
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Billycar11 »

geff95 wrote:
Fri Aug 01, 2025 4:58 pm
Hi, I recently get a ASUS drive with the following information. If someone can help me. Thx a lot

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8F00
Firmware version: ID76
yes just email me that info see below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com
Aquahutch
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Aquahutch »

Hi, can I get some guidance on whether or not it's possible to get this sucker UHD friendly?

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

Thank you!
Coopervid
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Coopervid »

Aquahutch wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 12:39 am
Hi, can I get some guidance on whether or not it's possible to get this sucker UHD friendly?

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

Thank you!
PM sent.
Aquahutch
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Re: Asus BW-16D1X-U Platform RS8600 Firmware Flashing?

Post by Aquahutch »

Coopervid wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 8:57 am
Aquahutch wrote:
Fri Aug 08, 2025 12:39 am
Hi, can I get some guidance on whether or not it's possible to get this sucker UHD friendly?

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 76

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

Thank you!
PM sent.
You rock! Tyvm!
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