ASUS BW-16D1X-U Wanting To Play UHD/4K Discs

[SpencerParsnips]

Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom0
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: E113
Serial number: DHDL119170WL
Firmware date: 2020-07-21
Bus encryption flags: 1B
Highest AACS version: 81

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8F00
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-212T
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: E113/ID76
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

How do I go about flashing this drive so i can read 4k discs on makemkv? The Platform isnt MT1959, but another post said that with RS8F00 it is possible to flash. Thanks!

[Billycar11]

Just email me that drive info section see below

[SpencerParsnips]

email sent!

[Billycar11]

email sent!

replied but your emails full got bounced back

[SpencerParsnips]

re-sent you an email under the email spencersparsnips@gmail.com, thanks.

[Battlecat167#]

I also purchased a ASUS BW-16D1X-U. Have you successfully got it working with the MakeMKV? I would also like to flash the drive. Does anyone have any information on a link to where I can download the install the flash? Thank you in advanced.

[Billycar11]

I also purchased a ASUS BW-16D1X-U. Have you successfully got it working with the MakeMKV? I would also like to flash the drive. Does anyone have any information on a link to where I can download the install the flash? Thank you in advanced.

depends if its a pioneer or lg inside the asus case

if is lg email me or marty
if its pioneer email me the drive info see below for contact details

[Battlecat167#]

Thank you for the prompt response. I'm not sure how I can tell as this is an external drive and it is enclosed . Looks like it was manufactured September of 2025. So, I can't tell. But the info screen on MakerMKV says:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: KLNP4I94155
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

[Billycar11]

Thank you for the prompt response. I'm not sure how I can tell as this is an external drive and it is enclosed . Looks like it was manufactured September of 2025. So, I can't tell. But the info screen on MakerMKV says:

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: KLNP4I94155
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

its an lg see guide below or get the auto flasher from me or Marty