ASUS BW-12B1ST
ASUS BW-12B1ST
So I have been using makemkv for a while now. Today I bought my first UHD disc and decided to look into ripping it with makemkv. I found that my drive(ASUS BW-12B1ST) is on the UHD friendly list. However I can't get it to recognize that the UHD disc is in the drive. I am at firmware 1.03 if that make a difference. I can't find any posts about this drive except that it is in the friendly list. Does anyone know if the firmware is the issue with this drive and what version I should be at?
Re: ASUS BW-12B1ST
It has been previously confirmed that your drive is NOT friendly after all. Listed as friendly incorrectly in a few places. I believe including this forum on a few lists here.
Read this:
https://club.myce.com/t/the-ultimate-ul ... /399725/15
You need the newer model of the drive which is:
Asus BC-12D2HT
With the CORRECT CLEAN firmware. NOT any version that has been patched up by Asus. For this drive I believe it's 3.00.
The Asus Firmware with the loophole is version 3. (e.g. 3.00 , 3.01, 3.02, etc). Depending on the drive model and manufactured date newer revisions of 3.02 have been patched and 3.03 is completely patched.
Asus drives with Firmware version 1 (e.g. 1.00 , 1.01, etc) are too OLD and pre-loophole. They do not have the hardware to do this.
EDIT: People have been having a hard time finding BC-12D2HT with the proper firmware. You are better off buying one of the other more popular models that are UHD Friendly. There are forum members who are assisting with flashing/purchases of these drives in clearly marked posts which could also assist you in this.
Read this:
https://club.myce.com/t/the-ultimate-ul ... /399725/15
You need the newer model of the drive which is:
Asus BC-12D2HT
With the CORRECT CLEAN firmware. NOT any version that has been patched up by Asus. For this drive I believe it's 3.00.
The Asus Firmware with the loophole is version 3. (e.g. 3.00 , 3.01, 3.02, etc). Depending on the drive model and manufactured date newer revisions of 3.02 have been patched and 3.03 is completely patched.
Asus drives with Firmware version 1 (e.g. 1.00 , 1.01, etc) are too OLD and pre-loophole. They do not have the hardware to do this.
EDIT: People have been having a hard time finding BC-12D2HT with the proper firmware. You are better off buying one of the other more popular models that are UHD Friendly. There are forum members who are assisting with flashing/purchases of these drives in clearly marked posts which could also assist you in this.
Last edited by st4evr on Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:53 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: ASUS BW-12B1ST
Well that is disappointing. I have had this drive for about 6 years, maybe more, so its no big deal. I just saw on one of the other UHD posts that my drive was listed. Guess not. Will have to see if I can find one of the models that is affordable.
Re: ASUS BW-12B1ST
I'm not sure I believe this - the BW has a close cousin the BC that has at least one confirmed use out in the wild and another that I've seen and has since been deleted.
https://www.reddit.com/r/hometheater/co ... t/dz02nfl/
I am going to try and flash my BC drive this weekend and see what happens.
Best case I have a UHD drive
Worst case I have to buy a new drive which if this doesn't work I was going to have to do anyways.
https://www.reddit.com/r/hometheater/co ... t/dz02nfl/
I am going to try and flash my BC drive this weekend and see what happens.
Best case I have a UHD drive
Worst case I have to buy a new drive which if this doesn't work I was going to have to do anyways.
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Re: ASUS BW-12B1ST
I must have some one of a kind Voodoo drive, as I've ripped 21 of my UHD discs without issue with the OEM version of this drive ("C" instead of "W"). Only thing is I can't seem to make disc backups--just rip titles to MKVs, so maybe it's "sort of friendly"?
ASUS BC-12B1ST
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ASUS BC-12B1ST
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Re: ASUS BC-12B1ST
The BC-12B1ST is a good little drive. As pointed out it can be flashed with the BW-16D1HT friendly firmware. If you should need one of these I'm happy to supply one.
The Original "UHD Friendly" Drive Seller
https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17829
https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17829
Re: ASUS BW-12B1ST
jonghotti - could you point me to the firmware version for the ASUS BW-12B1ST that will let it access UHD discs? Thank you!
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Re: ASUS BW-12B1ST
BW-16D1HT 3.02 is here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=18873 2nd and 3rd posts or here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=18933
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to videos maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2020: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2020: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Re: ASUS BC-12B1ST
So i'm looking into updating pic related, i've found firmware 3.11 for it but i'm curious about what you posted. Do i just use the ASUS ODD FW Changer to flash DE-ASUS BW-16D1HT or will i need the official FW? Do i lose any functionalities like disc writing? Thanks.
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