ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Forum for discussions about UHD-capable dives
Post Reply
Coopervid
Posts: 3264
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

djyip13 wrote: ↑
Fri May 23, 2025 11:13 pm
 Hello from Miami!
I am completely new to this from a firmware flash perspective and could use some major help. Here is the information as reported by MakeMKV:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: DVD-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

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
PM sent.
Top
Mutato
Posts: 3
Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2025 12:24 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Mutato »

Hi, I bought an ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO, how can I flash it to UHD drive?

Previously I flashed my LG BH16NS40 (NS50) using cmd commands but this drive has problems with reading 3 layer discs. Sometimes it reads them sometimes throws errors "L-EC UNCORRECTABLE ERROR" and sometimes it doesn't work at all (making a strange sound).


Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78

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

No disc inserted


Thanks for your help
Top
niddrym
Posts: 1
Joined: Mon Jul 21, 2025 12:11 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by niddrym »

Hi,

I have the following drive, is it flashable via another method since its not an MT1959?

Drive Information
OS device name:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
Top
Billycar11
Posts: 4949
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

niddrym wrote: ↑
Sun Aug 10, 2025 12:56 am
 Hi,

I have the following drive, is it flashable via another method since its not an MT1959?

Drive Information
OS device name:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: ...
Firmware date: 2017-12-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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
Mutato wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 01, 2025 12:42 pm
 Hi, I bought an ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO, how can I flash it to UHD drive?

Previously I flashed my LG BH16NS40 (NS50) using cmd commands but this drive has problems with reading 3 layer discs. Sometimes it reads them sometimes throws errors "L-EC UNCORRECTABLE ERROR" and sometimes it doesn't work at all (making a strange sound).


Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 78

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

No disc inserted


Thanks for your help

yes just email me that info see below for email i have an auto flasher for you
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
Top
Misty
Posts: 1
Joined: Fri Sep 12, 2025 5:14 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Misty »

First time poster,

I had no problem finding information how to flash my Verbatim branded LG BU40N drive.That now reads UHD disks.


But finding the same information for my ASUS branded drive to read UHD disks have been a challenge.



Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1H-U
Revision: E116
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 61

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
Top
dracoola666
Posts: 5
Joined: Sat Aug 16, 2025 6:49 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by dracoola666 »

Hi,
how can i flash a firmware for uhd support?

Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serienummer: DEDL115084WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

thx in advance
Top
Cheesenugget1
Posts: 1
Joined: Sat Sep 13, 2025 8:04 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Cheesenugget1 »

I also need help mine is the E113 version of the asus disc drive. Can anybody help?
Top
Billycar11
Posts: 4949
Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Billycar11 »

Cheesenugget1 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 13, 2025 8:42 pm
 I also need help mine is the E113 version of the asus disc drive. Can anybody help?
dracoola666 wrote: ↑
Sat Sep 13, 2025 8:35 pm
 Hi,
how can i flash a firmware for uhd support?

Aktuelles Profil: BD-ROM
Produzent: ASUS
Produkt: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serienummer: DEDL115084WL
Firmware-Datum: 2020-07-21
Markierungen der Bus-Verschlüsselung: 1B
Highest AACS version: 82

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

thx in advance
Sure email me that drive info section see below for email
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
Top
jmwilt21
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2025 11:54 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by jmwilt21 »

Hello,

I have the same drive as mentioned above. Here is the drive information:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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

Is mine also flashable and can you help with that?
Top
Coopervid
Posts: 3264
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:32 pm

Re: ASUS BW-16D1X-U - Flashable?

Post by Coopervid »

jmwilt21 wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 14, 2025 11:58 pm
 Hello,

I have the same drive as mentioned above. Here is the drive information:

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 77

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

Is mine also flashable and can you help with that?
PM sent.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “UHD drives”