NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support

**Liggy** · 15-11-2004

Hi,

I just wanted to know if anyone is interested in testing a patched NEC 2.18 firmware including bitsetting support for single layer DVD+R and DVD+RW?
I used the bitsetting code from MadDog 2.fa and integrated it into the 2.18 firmware. The firmware is completely untested and may give unpredictable results, but I hope it works as expected.
Riplock is removed, RPC1 included and the firmware can be downloaded here. If you don't have Binflash or any other flasher, you can use this version with integrated flasher.

Any results (whether positive or negative) are highly appreciated.

*ItalianJob* · 15-11-2004

PS : Can I ask (for Christmas ?) a NEC 2xx0 firmware with new NEC 3500 2.18 DL 2.4x strategies inside ? Or are you aware of something coming from NEC for "old" 8X burners (less than six months is old now

...).

ScorpioSoft · 15-11-2004

The Firmware page is updated with this latest firmware from Liggy. Thanks.

Also available the NEC 2.FA based on the Mad Dog 2.FA.

tool fan · 15-11-2004

Flash went ok and I'm able to change booktype. Nothing to burn at the moment, but so far so good.

Thanks,

**Liggy** · 15-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpioSoft

The Firmware page is updated with this latest firmware from Liggy. Thanks.

I would have waited until someone can report a success on this one

ScorpioSoft · 15-11-2004

I can say that the flash was OK and I can change between DVD+R and DVD-ROM on DVD+R, DVD+R9 and DVD+RW.

On the page I did make it clear that it's Beta firmware!

*Quikee* · 15-11-2004

Good job liggy =)

ScorpioSoft · 15-11-2004

Qikee2, still work in progress with your NecDump tool?

*s0lar* · 15-11-2004

Cool, now all we need is some stratswaps. Sorry that we are asking so much of your time Liggy.

rewt_gr · 15-11-2004

+R bitsetting works

*packetloss* · 15-11-2004

I can confirm that +R bitsetting works indeed! Just burned a DVD+R disc:

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This is a real breakthrough for NEC firmware modding. Great work Liggy, you rule!

*Quikee* · 15-11-2004

ScorpioSoft: Yep.. I'll send you a beta.. that you'll see what's new =)

ClasH · 15-11-2004

any windows flashers coming up for this firmware ?

*Quikee* · 15-11-2004

hmm... use binflash =)

zemelo · 15-11-2004

Hi all, I'm new here, I need some advices, please.
I have flashed my NEC-3500AG with the official 2.18 firmware, now I want to test the new Liggy firmware (based upon 2.18); could somebody tell me how to proceed?
Is it safe or could it be dangerous ('cause I have the official 2.18 already flashed) ?

Please help me.

P.S.: sorry for my english but I'm Italian ;-)

**Dee** · 15-11-2004

Nice piece of work Liggy

Burns exactly like normal 2.18 but with bitsetting

Will we be seeing this firmware in beta 9?

*packetloss* · 15-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by zemelo

Hi all, I'm new here, I need some advices, please.
I have flashed my NEC-3500AG with the official 2.18 firmware, now I want to test the new Liggy firmware (based upon 2.18); could somebody tell me how to proceed?
Is it safe or could it be dangerous ('cause I have the official 2.18 already flashed) ?

Please help me.

P.S.: sorry for my english but I'm Italian ;-)

It is safe as long as you don't live in an area with constant power blackouts...

Download the "218btrpc1.rar" file (link in the first post of this thread) and unpack it to a folder of your choice. Download Liggy's excellent flashing tool Binflash (Win32 GUI version), unpack it to a folder of your choice and start the "NECWinFlash.exe". Now, click on the "Flash" button, and choose the firmware you unpacked in the first step ("218btrpc1.bin"). Confirm the next window popping up (warning message), and the flashing process will start. Wait for the whole process to finish, and reboot afterwards. You are done.

orion24 · 15-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

Hi,

I just wanted to know if anyone is interested in testing a patched NEC 2.18 firmware including bitsetting support for single layer DVD+R and DVD+RW?
I used the bitsetting code from MadDog 2.fa and integrated it into the 2.18 firmware. The firmware is completely untested and may give unpredictable results, but I hope it works as expected.
Riplock is removed, RPC1 included and the firmware can be downloaded here. If you don't have Binflash or any other flasher, you can use this version with integrated flasher.

Any results (whether positive or negative) are highly appreciated.

Liggy, is your NEC flasher compatible with the buggy NVIDIA IDE drivers? I have tested that the official NEC flashers work without a problem. Does this mean that these unofficial utilities will also not have a problem, or should I remove the NV IDE before trying them?

ArchV · 15-11-2004

Cheers Liggy !

I have just upgraded the FW of my brand new 3500 to your release.
I will burn a Datawrite 8x DVD+R (ProDisc) with DVDROM bitsetting later & up my results.

Thanks

ArchV

*pinto2* · 15-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClasH

any windows flashers coming up for this firmware ?

Hmm, if you read Liggy´s post, you can´t miss it.

Just push the "flash" button and your drive will be updated.

**Dee** · 15-11-2004

A k-probe scan from my previous post.

*Quikee* · 15-11-2004

I'm using NV IDE without problem =)

muellinger_hn · 15-11-2004

Hi there,

are there any issues about maximum flashing-counts @ NEC Drives?
I rember my old Pioneer DVD-114 that just died after about 20 Flashes. And it didnt die because of a faulty flash but because its internal Flashmemory just gave up.

Thanks a lot.

regards
Muellinger_hn

**Liggy** · 15-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dee-27

Nice piece of work Liggy

Burns exactly like normal 2.18 but with bitsetting

Will we be seeing this firmware in beta 9?

I think so (if nothing else more interesting comes up). But since I'm too much involved with a different project (You know

), I don't know when Beta9 will arrive and if there will ever be a beta 10.

**Liggy** · 15-11-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion24

Liggy, is your NEC flasher compatible with the buggy NVIDIA IDE drivers? I have tested that the official NEC flashers work without a problem. Does this mean that these unofficial utilities will also not have a problem, or should I remove the NV IDE before trying them?

I recommend using the Microsoft drivers, but if the original NEC flasher works for you, Binflash should not have a problem with your PC either. But I can't definitely promise that.

15-11-2004	#1
Liggy Senior Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 8,209	NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support Hi, I just wanted to know if anyone is interested in testing a patched NEC 2.18 firmware including bitsetting support for single layer DVD+R and DVD+RW? I used the bitsetting code from MadDog 2.fa and integrated it into the 2.18 firmware. The firmware is completely untested and may give unpredictable results, but I hope it works as expected. Riplock is removed, RPC1 included and the firmware can be downloaded here. If you don't have Binflash or any other flasher, you can use this version with integrated flasher. Any results (whether positive or negative) are highly appreciated. __________________ You need to flash or dump your NEC DVD burner firmwares on your Mac, Windows, DOS or Linux machine? Just try Binflash. Visit Liggy's and Dee's Optiarc and NEC firmware and tools page for all kind of information about NEC and Optiarc drives. Unrequested PM about drive problems will not be answered! Last edited by Liggy; 15-11-2004 at 18:45. Reason: Added version with integrated binflash

15-11-2004	#2
ItalianJob CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: France Posts: 959	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support PS : Can I ask (for Christmas ?) a NEC 2xx0 firmware with new NEC 3500 2.18 DL 2.4x strategies inside ? Or are you aware of something coming from NEC for "old" 8X burners (less than six months is old now ...).

15-11-2004	#3
ScorpioSoft VSO Dutch Translator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The LowLands (.nl) Posts: 1,934	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support The Firmware page is updated with this latest firmware from Liggy. Thanks. Also available the NEC 2.FA based on the Mad Dog 2.FA. __________________ NEC Optiarc AD-7173A (Labelflash) 1.M1 firmware BENQ DW1625 (Lightscribe) BBIA firmware Windows Vista Ultimate, Asus K8V SE Deluxe, AMD 64 3400+, 2GB memory, 2x BenQ 19" TFT screens, HD size in total 960GB, Thermaltake Armor case Download (almost) all NEC firmware on my site: http://www.micheldeboer.nl/firmware * Not anymore!* Download CopyToDVD burning software on http://www.vso-software.fr

15-11-2004	#4
tool fan CD Freaks Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sedalia,MO Posts: 203	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support Flash went ok and I'm able to change booktype. Nothing to burn at the moment, but so far so good. Thanks,

15-11-2004	#6
ScorpioSoft VSO Dutch Translator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The LowLands (.nl) Posts: 1,934	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support I can say that the flash was OK and I can change between DVD+R and DVD-ROM on DVD+R, DVD+R9 and DVD+RW. On the page I did make it clear that it's Beta firmware! __________________ NEC Optiarc AD-7173A (Labelflash) 1.M1 firmware BENQ DW1625 (Lightscribe) BBIA firmware Windows Vista Ultimate, Asus K8V SE Deluxe, AMD 64 3400+, 2GB memory, 2x BenQ 19" TFT screens, HD size in total 960GB, Thermaltake Armor case Download (almost) all NEC firmware on my site: http://www.micheldeboer.nl/firmware * Not anymore!* Download CopyToDVD burning software on http://www.vso-software.fr

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15-11-2004	#7
Quikee Author of NecDump Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maribor, Slovenia Posts: 2,780	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support Good job liggy =)

15-11-2004	#9
s0lar CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 642	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support Cool, now all we need is some stratswaps. Sorry that we are asking so much of your time Liggy.

15-11-2004	#10
rewt_gr New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 16	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support +R bitsetting works

15-11-2004	#11
packetloss CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 1,422	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support I can confirm that +R bitsetting works indeed! Just burned a DVD+R disc: Embedded Images View/download images and remove advertisements by registering now! (it's easy, free and takes less than a minute) You must be registered in order view images in this forum. Embedded Images View/download images and remove advertisements by registering now! (it's easy, free and takes less than a minute) You must be registered in order view images in this forum. This is a real breakthrough for NEC firmware modding. Great work Liggy, you rule!

15-11-2004	#13
ClasH CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 35	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support any windows flashers coming up for this firmware ?

15-11-2004	#15
zemelo New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support Hi all, I'm new here, I need some advices, please. I have flashed my NEC-3500AG with the official 2.18 firmware, now I want to test the new Liggy firmware (based upon 2.18); could somebody tell me how to proceed? Is it safe or could it be dangerous ('cause I have the official 2.18 already flashed) ? Please help me. P.S.: sorry for my english but I'm Italian ;-)

15-11-2004	#19
ArchV CD Freaks Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 114	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support Cheers Liggy ! I have just upgraded the FW of my brand new 3500 to your release. I will burn a Datawrite 8x DVD+R (ProDisc) with DVDROM bitsetting later & up my results. Thanks ArchV __________________ Cheers ArchV

15-11-2004	#23
muellinger_hn CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 59	Re: NEC 2.18 including bitsetting support Hi there, are there any issues about maximum flashing-counts @ NEC Drives? I rember my old Pioneer DVD-114 that just died after about 20 Flashes. And it didnt die because of a faulty flash but because its internal Flashmemory just gave up. Thanks a lot. regards Muellinger_hn

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