Post new firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here (Blu-ray, HD-DVD drives only)

evo173 · 17-12-2009

Hello,

I upgraded my WH08LS20 to version 2.00, and now when I wake my PC up from sleep mode (windows 7), the LED of the WH08LS20 continuously flashes and hangs the PC. If I power down the PC and power it back up, it's fine. I flashed back to version 1.00 and it works fine when I wake the PC up from sleep mode. I think there may be an issue with firmware version 2.00 and waking up from sleep mode...or maybe just an issue with my mobo which is an ASUS M3A78-EM...who knows? The thing is, it's fine with version 1.00, but not 2.00, so I tend to lean towards the new firmware as the culprit. I had sent LG an email on it. See if they respond...somehow doubt it.

*cvs* · 17-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo173

Hello,

I upgraded my WH08LS20 to version 2.00, and now when I wake my PC up from sleep mode (windows 7), the LED of the WH08LS20 continuously flashes and hangs the PC. If I power down the PC and power it back up, it's fine. I flashed back to version 1.00 and it works fine when I wake the PC up from sleep mode. I think there may be an issue with firmware version 2.00 and waking up from sleep mode...or maybe just an issue with my mobo which is an ASUS M3A78-EM...who knows? The thing is, it's fine with version 1.00, but not 2.00, so I tend to lean towards the new firmware as the culprit. I had sent LG an email on it. See if they respond...somehow doubt it.

If that proves to be the case, it would be rather ironic given that fw2.00 was released in order to make the drive more 'compatible' with Windows 7 in the first place

*MBK* · 17-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvs

It does now!

LG AU just released two new Blu-Ray firmwares (v2.00) for WH08LS20 and UH08LS10

http://au.lgservice.com/
.

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I don't see it posted anywhere on that link you provided... how did you find it??

evo173 · 17-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvs

If that proves to be the case, it would be rather ironic given that fw2.00 was released in order to make the drive more 'compatible' with Windows 7 in the first place

Tell me about it. I flashed it back to 2.00, and once again, the damn thing just blinks and locks up my computer after I bring it out of sleep mode. Now, I'm back to 1.00, and it works as it should. I mean I could have a lemon and that it could be my particular drive...but that would seem odd that a newer firmware would break it, and only my drive is affected and not other WH08LS20s. That's why I'm sticking with my guns that it's the 2.00 firmware. For now, I'll stick with 1.00 until they release a new version...hopefully in the coming months. I use sleep mode quite a bit.

*ala42* · 17-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBK

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I don't see it posted anywhere on that link you provided... how did you find it??

Click "Device Driver" in the Quick Links in the middle, then "DVD-ROM(Writer)".

*2601* · 25-12-2009

PIONEER BDR-S05J
FW: 1.04(no kernel part included)
Release date: 2009-12-25

(translated changes)
- Added addition support for BD-R media
- Improvement of record quality on BD-R/RE media
- The problem when the backup is operated CD-R/RW
(For a part of application) is corrected.

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/device/f...J_FW104EUJ.EXE

*nekrosoft13* · 25-12-2009

no BDR-205?

*franz99* · 27-12-2009

I also noticed here:
http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/device/dvr_a09.html
that there is a 1.11 firmware update (dated 16 nov 2009 ?) for the Pioneer BDR-S03J

And I could not find this update for the BDR-203 on their website in english:
http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-...html#firmware1

Note: the Pioneer BDR-203 was still sold in Europe (not the BDR-205 anymore)

slx69 · 30-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2601

PIONEER BDR-S05J
FW: 1.04(no kernel part included)
Release date: 2009-12-25

(translated changes)
- Added addition support for BD-R media
- Improvement of record quality on BD-R/RE media
- The problem when the backup is operated CD-R/RW
(For a part of application) is corrected.

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/device/f...J_FW104EUJ.EXE

Hi, I'm new to the forum (although I've been reading it for a while) I guess that PIONEER BDR-S05J is the same as BDR-205, just different model number for Japan and USA, am I right? (BTW, my bdr-205 is on its way from the USA :-) )

sailor80 · 06-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by slx69

Hi, I'm new to the forum (although I've been reading it for a while) I guess that PIONEER BDR-S05J is the same as BDR-205, just different model number for Japan and USA, am I right? (BTW, my bdr-205 is on its way from the USA :-) )

Well you can unpack 1.04 firmware exe with winrar and here is what's inside fw file (rigth at the beginning):
******** Copyright(c) 2000 Pioneer Corporation ********
This is microcode file.
ID : PIONEER BD-RW BDR-205
Revision Level : 1.04
Hardware Version : SAT 1014
Kernel Version : ID43
Destination : ID43
File Type : Normal
Generated Date : 09/12/02
Kernel Version2 : 0000

So i guess it's possible to flash BDR-205

*_chef_* · 06-01-2010

7zip is my favorite un/packer.

*nekrosoft13* · 06-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailor80

Well you can unpack 1.04 firmware exe with winrar and here is what's inside fw file (rigth at the beginning):
******** Copyright(c) 2000 Pioneer Corporation ********
This is microcode file.
ID : PIONEER BD-RW BDR-205
Revision Level : 1.04
Hardware Version : SAT 1014
Kernel Version : ID43
Destination : ID43
File Type : Normal
Generated Date : 09/12/02
Kernel Version2 : 0000

So i guess it's possible to flash BDR-205

its not possible, BDR-S05J shows up in windows as BDR-205 but just like in every past pioneer drive you can't crossflash from premium line (A, S) to OEM line (1xx, 2xx) unless you have kernel file, then you can

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there is on update for 205 yet, very bad practice from pioneer to update their expensive drive, but keep the people with OEM versions in the dark.

sailor80 · 06-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

its not possible, BDR-S05J shows up in windows as BDR-205 but just like in every past pioneer drive you can't crossflash from premium line (A, S) to OEM line (1xx, 2xx) unless you have kernel file,

ok, but I have BDR-S05XLB, what do you think - is it possilble for me to flash with this FW?

*2601* · 06-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailor80

ok, but I have BDR-S05XLB, what do you think - is it possilble for me to flash with this FW?

Yes, you can.

Eluder · 10-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekrosoft13

its not possible, BDR-S05J shows up in windows as BDR-205 but just like in every past pioneer drive you can't crossflash from premium line (A, S) to OEM line (1xx, 2xx) unless you have kernel file, then you can

there is on update for 205 yet, very bad practice from pioneer to update their expensive drive, but keep the people with OEM versions in the dark.

Ya, would be nice if Pioneer would release 1.04 for us OEM owners...
That or someone can get the kernel so we can crossflash. That's generally what I've done with all my Pioneer writers in the past, just crossflashed.

Bane · 16-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo173

Hello,

I upgraded my WH08LS20 to version 2.00, and now when I wake my PC up from sleep mode (windows 7), the LED of the WH08LS20 continuously flashes and hangs the PC. If I power down the PC and power it back up, it's fine. I flashed back to version 1.00 and it works fine when I wake the PC up from sleep mode. I think there may be an issue with firmware version 2.00 and waking up from sleep mode...or maybe just an issue with my mobo which is an ASUS M3A78-EM...who knows? The thing is, it's fine with version 1.00, but not 2.00, so I tend to lean towards the new firmware as the culprit. I had sent LG an email on it. See if they respond...somehow doubt it.

FYI,

I got the WH08LS20 drive and it came with firmware 2.00 already on it. I've put my system into sleep before (no disc in the drive) and had no problem having the system wake up from sleep mode.

I'm running an Asus P6T, with I7-920, Asus Radeon 4870, 6GB memory, 3x 750GB WD Caviar Black drives. My other drive is an Optaric 7240S.

On another note, is it possible to modify the FW so that the WH08 drive is region free RPC1 or Auto like the firmware's that Liggy and Dee have provided for the Optaric Drives?

*Web-Junkie* · 17-01-2010

Is it possible to flash a Plextor PX-B940SA (rebadged Pioneer BDR-205) with official Pioneer f/w? Also, how to dump f/w from a PX-B940SA and how to find out what media it supports?

evo173 · 17-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

FYI,

I got the WH08LS20 drive and it came with firmware 2.00 already on it. I've put my system into sleep before (no disc in the drive) and had no problem having the system wake up from sleep mode.

I'm running an Asus P6T, with I7-920, Asus Radeon 4870, 6GB memory, 3x 750GB WD Caviar Black drives. My other drive is an Optaric 7240S.

On another note, is it possible to modify the FW so that the WH08 drive is region free RPC1 or Auto like the firmware's that Liggy and Dee have provided for the Optaric Drives?

Well then you're lucky...I guess version 2.00 may not be that compatible with my motherboard. I tried 2.00 again, but this time, I formatted my hard drive and reloaded my Windows 7 with the drive already at version 2.00...still did the same thing...the stupid thing just flashes and hangs the PC. Flashed it back to 1.00....works great coming out of sleep mode. But whatever...that's OK...I just got a Pioneer BDR-205 and it works great. Should of just bought the Pioneer from the get go. But hindsight is 20-20. Giving the LG to my brother.

evo173 · 17-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

FYI,

I got the WH08LS20 drive and it came with firmware 2.00 already on it. I've put my system into sleep before (no disc in the drive) and had no problem having the system wake up from sleep mode.

I'm running an Asus P6T, with I7-920, Asus Radeon 4870, 6GB memory, 3x 750GB WD Caviar Black drives. My other drive is an Optaric 7240S.

On another note, is it possible to modify the FW so that the WH08 drive is region free RPC1 or Auto like the firmware's that Liggy and Dee have provided for the Optaric Drives?

Oooops...forgot to answer your question. Yes you can modify the FW. Go to http://au.lgservice.com to download 2.00 for the WH08 and then use MediaCodeSpeedEdit to make your drive RPC2 Auto Reset. But of course, as you probably already know, using a modified FW voids your warranty.

Bane · 20-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo173

Oooops...forgot to answer your question. Yes you can modify the FW. Go to http://au.lgservice.com to download 2.00 for the WH08 and then use MediaCodeSpeedEdit to make your drive RPC2 Auto Reset. But of course, as you probably already know, using a modified FW voids your warranty.

Hmm...using nero drive info, it says that my drive is already RPCII. I wonder if that's because I'm running DVDFab/AnyDVD.

I presume I could do a firmware dump of the one that's already on the drive, edit that in MediaCodeSpeedEdit software then reflash it.

*cvs* · 20-01-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

Hmm...using nero drive info, it says that my drive is already RPCII.

Of course it is RPC2 already (i.e. region locked) ... all new drives are ... isn't that why you wanted to unlock it in the first place?

There are two ways to unlock a drive: either flash it with a RPC1 firmware which disables the region control mechanism entirely (so you get a region free drive) or alternatively flash it with a RPC2 Auto Reset firmware so that the region counter gets reset back every time you power down your drive (i.e every time you shut down or restart your computer) ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bane

I presume I could do a firmware dump of the one that's already on the drive, edit that in MediaCodeSpeedEdit software then reflash it.

No you can't! Unfortunately there's no way yet to dump firmwares from LG drives with a Panasonic chipset, and even if you could, there's no flasher available to flash that firmware back into the drive. You need to do what evo173 said. MCSE can make your drive RPC2 Auto Reset.

Since you've got AnyDVD already installed on your machine, you shouldn't be bothered about region coding anyhow... AnyDVD will disable all protections, so you could play DVDs from any region you want without having to patch your drive.

By the way, all this only applies to DVDs. MCSE will not disable/touch Blu-Ray region control. However you can use AnyDVDHD to overcome the Blu-Ray region control mechanisms ...

*2601* · 21-01-2010

PIONEER BDR-S05/205 ver.1.04
change point:
Support New BD-R Media.
Improvement of BD-R recording quality.
Improvement of BD-RE recording quality.
Resolves CD-RW backup operation issue with particular application software.

PIONEER BDR-S03/203 ver.1.11
change point:
Support New BD-R Media.
Support New BD-RE Media.
Support New DVD+R Media.
Support New DVD-RW Media.
Improvement of DVDR recording quality.
Improvement of additional write quality on DVD-RW media.

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-...v00001r_e.html

*MegaDETH* · 21-01-2010

Excellent find!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2601

PIONEER BDR-S05/205 ver.1.04
change point:
Support New BD-R Media.
Improvement of BD-R recording quality.
Improvement of BD-RE recording quality.
Resolves CD-RW backup operation issue with particular application software.

PIONEER BDR-S03/203 ver.1.11
change point:
Support New BD-R Media.
Support New BD-RE Media.
Support New DVD+R Media.
Support New DVD-RW Media.
Improvement of DVDR recording quality.
Improvement of additional write quality on DVD-RW media.

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-...v00001r_e.html

Eluder · 21-01-2010

Ya, great news for us OEM owners of the drive, I updated the firmware this morning before leaving for work.

*zaq* · 22-01-2010

@2601
Thanks
Repped

25-12-2009	#106
2601 MyCE Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,114	Re: Post new drives firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here PIONEER BDR-S05J FW: 1.04(no kernel part included) Release date: 2009-12-25 (translated changes) - Added addition support for BD-R media - Improvement of record quality on BD-R/RE media - The problem when the backup is operated CD-R/RW (For a part of application) is corrected. http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/device/f...J_FW104EUJ.EXE Last edited by 2601; 25-12-2009 at 18:45.

25-12-2009	#107
nekrosoft13 MyCE Resident Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,769	Re: Post new drives firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here no BDR-205? __________________ main system Samsung SH-S223F Pioneer BDR-205 server/media server Samsung SH-S182M family system BenQ DW1620 Pro (soon to be retired) NEC ND-3550A @ 4551A (LABELFLASH!) HTPC Samsung SH-S203B LG GGC-H20L

27-12-2009	#108
franz99 MyCE Resident Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: EUROPE Posts: 710	Re: Post new drives firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here I also noticed here: http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/device/dvr_a09.html that there is a 1.11 firmware update (dated 16 nov 2009 ?) for the Pioneer BDR-S03J And I could not find this update for the BDR-203 on their website in english: http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-...html#firmware1 Note: the Pioneer BDR-203 was still sold in Europe (not the BDR-205 anymore)

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17-01-2010	#117
Web-Junkie MyCE Resident Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 522	Re: Post new drives firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here Is it possible to flash a Plextor PX-B940SA (rebadged Pioneer BDR-205) with official Pioneer f/w? Also, how to dump f/w from a PX-B940SA and how to find out what media it supports?

17-12-2009	#101
evo173 MyCE Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 21	Hello, I upgraded my WH08LS20 to version 2.00, and now when I wake my PC up from sleep mode (windows 7), the LED of the WH08LS20 continuously flashes and hangs the PC. If I power down the PC and power it back up, it's fine. I flashed back to version 1.00 and it works fine when I wake the PC up from sleep mode. I think there may be an issue with firmware version 2.00 and waking up from sleep mode...or maybe just an issue with my mobo which is an ASUS M3A78-EM...who knows? The thing is, it's fine with version 1.00, but not 2.00, so I tend to lean towards the new firmware as the culprit. I had sent LG an email on it. See if they respond...somehow doubt it.

21-01-2010	#122
2601 MyCE Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,114	Re: Post new drives firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here PIONEER BDR-S05/205 ver.1.04 change point: Support New BD-R Media. Improvement of BD-R recording quality. Improvement of BD-RE recording quality. Resolves CD-RW backup operation issue with particular application software. PIONEER BDR-S03/203 ver.1.11 change point: Support New BD-R Media. Support New BD-RE Media. Support New DVD+R Media. Support New DVD-RW Media. Improvement of DVDR recording quality. Improvement of additional write quality on DVD-RW media. http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-...v00001r_e.html

21-01-2010	#124
Eluder MyCE Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 396	Re: Post new drives firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here Ya, great news for us OEM owners of the drive, I updated the firmware this morning before leaving for work. __________________ Pioneer DVR-215D@215 f/w1.22 Pioneer BDR-205BK f/w1.04 BenQ DW1640 f/wBSOB Lite-On LTC-48161H f/wKH0R 2xLG GGC-H20L f/w1.03

22-01-2010	#125
zaq MyCE Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: a nice place Posts: 1,628	Re: Post new drives firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here @2601 Thanks Repped

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