Asus BW-16D1X-U

[Waldemar]

Hi Billy,

I've send the email, please check spam folder in case you have not received it... a lot of times it puts me there, for some reason unknown to me.

Edit got your reply thanks

Thanks.

BrW

[octobat]

Hello,
I just got the same drive today, how can I make it read UHD discs? Drive info below. Thank you!

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
Highest AACS version: 82

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

No disc inserted

[Billycar11]

Hello,
I just got the same drive today, how can I make it read UHD discs? Drive info below. Thank you!

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
Highest AACS version: 82

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

No disc inserted

Yes email me that drive info see email below

[ylofters]

HI,

Just wanted to drop by and shout out Billy. I also have a Asus BW-16D1X-U and I was up and running with UHD discs within a couple of hours of reaching out to him.

Thanks again Billy!

[N00bE]

I just purchased this drive and show the following:

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
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

Disc Information
Label: JOURNEY_EDGE_OF_UNIVERSE
Timestamp: 2009-01-19 22:15:56
Protection: CSS/CPPM
Data capacity: 4.19 Gb
Disc type: DVD-ROM
Disc size: 120mm
Maximum read rate: 10.08 Mbps [1x]
Number of layers: 1 (PTP)
=====

I assume that there is a Pioneer RS8F00 drive in the enclosure and the firmware would need to be flashed with the SDFtool Flasher (currently version 1.3.6). Once flashed with the correct firmware, then "Drive Platform: MT1959" will be displayed and I can backup my blu-ray discs using MakeMKV. Is this correct?

[MartyMcNuts]

I just purchased this drive and show the following:

=====
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
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

Disc Information
Label: JOURNEY_EDGE_OF_UNIVERSE
Timestamp: 2009-01-19 22:15:56
Protection: CSS/CPPM
Data capacity: 4.19 Gb
Disc type: DVD-ROM
Disc size: 120mm
Maximum read rate: 10.08 Mbps [1x]
Number of layers: 1 (PTP)
=====

I assume that there is a Pioneer RS8F00 drive in the enclosure and the firmware would need to be flashed with the SDFtool Flasher (currently version 1.3.6). Once flashed with the correct firmware, then "Drive Platform: MT1959" will be displayed and I can backup my blu-ray discs using MakeMKV. Is this correct?

No, you are totally wrong. You are mixing up two completely dfferent drive platforms. SDFtool flasher only works with MT1959 drives, think LG and some ASUS. Yours is a Pioneer and will always remain a Pioneer. Try contacting Billycar11 as he should be able to help you with this drive.

[Billycar11]

I just purchased this drive and show the following:

=====
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
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

Disc Information
Label: JOURNEY_EDGE_OF_UNIVERSE
Timestamp: 2009-01-19 22:15:56
Protection: CSS/CPPM
Data capacity: 4.19 Gb
Disc type: DVD-ROM
Disc size: 120mm
Maximum read rate: 10.08 Mbps [1x]
Number of layers: 1 (PTP)
=====

I assume that there is a Pioneer RS8F00 drive in the enclosure and the firmware would need to be flashed with the SDFtool Flasher (currently version 1.3.6). Once flashed with the correct firmware, then "Drive Platform: MT1959" will be displayed and I can backup my blu-ray discs using MakeMKV. Is this correct?

yes see my email below i have a flasher for you just send over that info

[N00bE]

I just purchased this drive and show the following:

=====
Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: DVD-ROM
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

Disc Information
Label: JOURNEY_EDGE_OF_UNIVERSE
Timestamp: 2009-01-19 22:15:56
Protection: CSS/CPPM
Data capacity: 4.19 Gb
Disc type: DVD-ROM
Disc size: 120mm
Maximum read rate: 10.08 Mbps [1x]
Number of layers: 1 (PTP)
=====

I assume that there is a Pioneer RS8F00 drive in the enclosure and the firmware would need to be flashed with the SDFtool Flasher (currently version 1.3.6). Once flashed with the correct firmware, then "Drive Platform: MT1959" will be displayed and I can backup my blu-ray discs using MakeMKV. Is this correct?

No, you are totally wrong. You are mixing up two completely dfferent drive platforms. SDFtool flasher only works with MT1959 drives, think LG and some ASUS. Yours is a Pioneer and will always remain a Pioneer. Try contacting Billycar11 as he should be able to help you with this drive.

Thanks for the clarification - greatly appreciated. I will message Billycar11.

[JohnnyTerrible]

Hi, I just got the follow drive.

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL124013WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 36

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

=====================

Could anyone help me out?

I'm backing up physical media that I own.

[Billycar11]

Hi, I just got the follow drive.

=====================

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL124013WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 36

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

=====================

Could anyone help me out?

I'm backing up physical media that I own.

yes email me that info see below for email

[JohnnyTerrible]

Email sent.

[OneBadTexican]

I have tried to read as much as possible on this forum about flashing my newly obtained Asus BW-16D1X-U drive. However I keep reading different conflicting posts and I am confused.

I have emailed Billy several times but I have yet to receive a response. All I need to know is what will his flash program allow my drive to do and can my drive actually be flashed? I have read several posts that my drive has to have a manufacturing date of 2020 or later.

Can anyone please educate me? The following is the information that MakeMKV gives me. I have emailed Billy to buy his program but since he hasn't responded I am hoping you can tell me what capabilities I will have after using his program when and if he responds to my emails.

Asus BW-16D1X-U

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: RGDL025687WL
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

No disc inserted

[zittrig]

Your drive can be flashed. You've to wait until Billy is reacting, I think.

[Billycar11]

I have tried to read as much as possible on this forum about flashing my newly obtained Asus BW-16D1X-U drive. However I keep reading different conflicting posts and I am confused.

I have emailed Billy several times but I have yet to receive a response. All I need to know is what will his flash program allow my drive to do and can my drive actually be flashed? I have read several posts that my drive has to have a manufacturing date of 2020 or later.

Can anyone please educate me? The following is the information that MakeMKV gives me. I have emailed Billy to buy his program but since he hasn't responded I am hoping you can tell me what capabilities I will have after using his program when and if he responds to my emails.

Asus BW-16D1X-U

Drive Information
OS device name: G:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E111
Serial number: RGDL025687WL
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

No disc inserted

i respond to all my emails
wonder if you are one of the many that has full mailboxes and say i dont respond

[JohnnyTerrible]

Just wanted to give an update for other people looking to flash this drive. I bought my drive from my local microcenter on 9/5/2025. It's an ASUS BW-16D1X-U. See MakeMKV drive information below.

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DIDL124013WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 36

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

=====================

If your drive matches these specs when you look at it on MakeMKV it *IS FLASH-ABLE* with the right flasher and firmware.

I went ahead and just made a private deal with another individual to send me the right flasher and firmware and it worked perfectly. I'm currently backing up my UHD bluray collection.

I saw a lot of back and fourth when doing research so I just wanted to CONFIRM this is flash-able.