New Asus BW-16D1HT: MakeMKV 1.18.2 stuck at Scanning CD-ROM devices, 1.17.7 crashes
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2025 1:25 am
I have been using MakeMKV without any issues for years with my old Lite-On blu-ray drive, and more recently on Linux (Mint).
Last week, I purchased a new BW-16D1HT on Amazon, since it was recommended on the Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025 page. Now, when launching MakeMKV, it hangs at "Scanning CD-ROM devices" forever.
What I tried so far: but I get an error message:
Also tried with sudo, to no avail.
I turned on the logs, this is what I get:
By the way, the first time I booted my PC with the new drive, I heard this nasty Commodore 64-like sound. This is normal, right? The drive seems to be reading data discs fine.
I would like to know if the problem is the firmware, which might be blocking copyrighted material, or is my drive DOA.
Oh, and I checked the sticker on the drive, and it says 2025...
Finally, as a reminder, I'm on Linux Mint.
Last week, I purchased a new BW-16D1HT on Amazon, since it was recommended on the Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025 page. Now, when launching MakeMKV, it hangs at "Scanning CD-ROM devices" forever.
What I tried so far:
- Uninstalled makemkv and makemkvcon 1.18 (I think), then installed 1.17.7 (that one crashes immediately on launch)
Tried VLC and Handbrake: they will list some of the short tracks, but will not list the main movie file
When running "makemkvcon f -l", it says "found 1 drive" and lists it properly
The drive appears when I insert a blu-ray or DVD, and I can browse the files normally. I can even watch some of the files, though the playback is very choppy
Turned off my PC, waited for 5 minutes, and tried again
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./makemkvcon f -d 'dev_21:1' -f /tmp/sdf.bin rawflash enc -i /tmp/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014.binThere is no disc in the drive.Reading input file /tmp/ASUS-BW-16D1HT-3.10-WM01601-211901041014.bin
Flashing flags = 0x0 : 0 0 0 0 : ---- ---- ---- ----
Sending image in encrypted format
There is a disc in drive, please remove it and try again
DEBUG: Code 4278542595 at 4x}OdB6]jwJ6=qYm;3kV-<Z@yk:nX!bk:29396644
Command produced error code 0xff056103
Also tried with sudo, to no avail.
I turned on the logs, this is what I get:
Debug log started at Fri Nov 14 08:46:40 2025 , written by MakeMKV v1.18.2 linux(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.18.2 linux(x64-release) started
001004:0000 Debug logging enabled, log will be saved as file:///home/nigel/MakeMKV_log.txt
Using 262272KB for read cache.
Network access is ENABLED, CURL version 8.5.0/OpenSSL/3.0.13/1.59.0 (x86_64-pc-linux-gnu) , proxy server not set.
001003:0020 DEBUG: Code 0 at [$&!cPHsNoNC,vJT%<05$ :29393631
No SDF v0a2: ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.11_212012011759_KLEP48G2326
SDF auto v0a2: ASUS_BW-16D1HT_3.11_212012011759_KLEP48G2326
By the way, the first time I booted my PC with the new drive, I heard this nasty Commodore 64-like sound. This is normal, right? The drive seems to be reading data discs fine.
I would like to know if the problem is the firmware, which might be blocking copyrighted material, or is my drive DOA.
Oh, and I checked the sticker on the drive, and it says 2025...
Finally, as a reminder, I'm on Linux Mint.