PM is coming.pkr06 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:45 pmHi Coopervid and everyone,
I recently got an Asus external slim bd drive SBW-06D2X-U and this is the information I get via MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: UADL203251WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID22
No disc inserted
I red the forum posts by many and also other topics here. Looks like i need to flash UD04 Fw. But i am not able to find it in the firmwares shared in ultimate flashing guide. (viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634)
where can i find this firmware ? and can you tell me the steps to flash to read UHD.
Thanks in Advance.
ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
wow.. Great !
This is the new MKV read:
Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
Thank you very much Coopervid for your quick response and your time !
This is the new MKV read:
Drive Information
OS device name: J:
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes
No disc inserted
Thank you very much Coopervid for your quick response and your time !
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awconley93
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Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Drive InformationCoopervid wrote: ↑Sat Nov 08, 2025 9:22 pmYou need to post your Makemkv info.awconley93 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 08, 2025 8:36 pmI’m new to ripping and was looking to get the mentioned drive as it’s readily available near me. Can this drive be flashed to rip UHD?
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: A102
Serial number: MZFO37F5844
Firmware date: 2121-06-28 13:41
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
This is a LG based drive and you can flash it with BU40N firmware. Here is the guide:awconley93 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 12:21 pmDrive InformationCoopervid wrote: ↑Sat Nov 08, 2025 9:22 pmYou need to post your Makemkv info.awconley93 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 08, 2025 8:36 pm
I’m new to ripping and was looking to get the mentioned drive as it’s readily available near me. Can this drive be flashed to rip UHD?
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: A102
Serial number: MZFO37F5844
Firmware date: 2121-06-28 13:41
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634
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awconley93
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Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
So I should use the LG flasher or the asus one?Coopervid wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 4:08 pmThis is a LG based drive and you can flash it with BU40N firmware. Here is the guide:awconley93 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 12:21 pmDrive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: A102
Serial number: MZFO37F5844
Firmware date: 2121-06-28 13:41
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634
Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
If you're on Windows use the SDFtool Flasher: https://forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=22896awconley93 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 13, 2025 1:41 amSo I should use the LG flasher or the asus one?Coopervid wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 4:08 pmThis is a LG based drive and you can flash it with BU40N firmware. Here is the guide:awconley93 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 12, 2025 12:21 pm
Drive Information
OS device name: H:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: A102
Serial number: MZFO37F5844
Firmware date: 2121-06-28 13:41
Bus encryption flags: 1F
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634
Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
I have this drive and would like to flash it
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: <REDACTED>
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID22
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: <REDACTED>
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID22
Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
PM sent.CR00K3D wrote: ↑Wed Nov 19, 2025 9:47 pmI have this drive and would like to flash it
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: <REDACTED>
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 68
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID22
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Wldulikesometoast
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Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Evening all, I've just picked this drive up. I think it's flashable as it's MT1959 but am hoping for some guidance before I jump in please 
Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: A102
Serial number: MOAO4383618
Firmware date: 2121-06-28 13:41
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: A102
Serial number: MOAO4383618
Firmware date: 2121-06-28 13:41
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
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Billycar11
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Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Follow instructions in guide for bu40n or email me or Marty that drive info section for an auto flasherWldulikesometoast wrote: ↑Sun Nov 23, 2025 8:09 pmEvening all, I've just picked this drive up. I think it's flashable as it's MT1959 but am hoping for some guidance before I jump in please
Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: A102
Serial number: MOAO4383618
Firmware date: 2121-06-28 13:41
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 76
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
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
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Wldulikesometoast
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Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Thanks bro, so the sdf flash tool approach?
Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Hi All,
I've been spending some time trying to get my external drive to work with Blu-ray, but I’ve discovered the current firmware doesn’t seem to expose BD capabilities correctly.
Drive: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U (Buffalo/ASUS external)
Firmware: Revision 1.10 (2017-04-18)
LibreDrive: Possible, not yet enabled
Kernel mapping: sr1 (scsi3-mmc dvd-ram cd/rw), sg1 type 0
USB bridge: Vendor 0411:55aa (BUFFALO INC.), Mass Storage / SCSI Bulk-Only
System: Linux (CachyOS), MakeMKV v1.18.2
Observed behavior: Drive only reports CD/DVD capabilities under cd-info, MakeMKV hangs with "disc info"
I’d appreciate guidance on whether a patched firmware is available for this revision, and if so, how best to proceed with flashing. Thanks in advance!
Mark
I've been spending some time trying to get my external drive to work with Blu-ray, but I’ve discovered the current firmware doesn’t seem to expose BD capabilities correctly.
Drive: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U (Buffalo/ASUS external)
Firmware: Revision 1.10 (2017-04-18)
LibreDrive: Possible, not yet enabled
Kernel mapping: sr1 (scsi3-mmc dvd-ram cd/rw), sg1 type 0
USB bridge: Vendor 0411:55aa (BUFFALO INC.), Mass Storage / SCSI Bulk-Only
System: Linux (CachyOS), MakeMKV v1.18.2
Observed behavior: Drive only reports CD/DVD capabilities under cd-info, MakeMKV hangs with "disc info"
I’d appreciate guidance on whether a patched firmware is available for this revision, and if so, how best to proceed with flashing. Thanks in advance!
Mark
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Post the MakeMKV drive info and libredrive info sections.frankfurt wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 3:40 amHi All,
I've been spending some time trying to get my external drive to work with Blu-ray, but I’ve discovered the current firmware doesn’t seem to expose BD capabilities correctly.
Drive: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U (Buffalo/ASUS external)
Firmware: Revision 1.10 (2017-04-18)
LibreDrive: Possible, not yet enabled
Kernel mapping: sr1 (scsi3-mmc dvd-ram cd/rw), sg1 type 0
USB bridge: Vendor 0411:55aa (BUFFALO INC.), Mass Storage / SCSI Bulk-Only
System: Linux (CachyOS), MakeMKV v1.18.2
Observed behavior: Drive only reports CD/DVD capabilities under cd-info, MakeMKV hangs with "disc info"
I’d appreciate guidance on whether a patched firmware is available for this revision, and if so, how best to proceed with flashing. Thanks in advance!
Mark
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Re: ASUS SBW-06D2X-U
Sorry about missing that, here's the output from MakeMKV:
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr1
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: ALDL242666WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID22
Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr1
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: SBW-06D2X-U
Revision: 1.10
Serial number: ALDL242666WL
Firmware date: 2017-04-18
Bus encryption flags: 1B
LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: Pioneer RS8511
Firmware version: ID22