Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)!

hajj_3 · 23-08-2009

Liggy, get making an RPC-1 version of it!!!!

http://www.sony-optiarc.eu/supportse...s/ad7241s.html

Dallyup52 · 23-08-2009

If I was Liggy I wouldn't appreciate being ordered around.

hajj_3 · 23-08-2009

you shouldn't take things so literally, hence the smiley face.

*KTL* · 23-08-2009

You shouldn't sarcastically call someone out to modify firmwares on his own time without getting paid while he's on vacation either.

willmore · 23-08-2009

Shh, stop saying their name. IIRC, they're on vacation and (maybe) firmware hacking. Even if they're not, they deserve the rest and time off.

hajj_3 · 23-08-2009

here is the .bin dump of AD-7241S v1.02 firmware done with latest binflash: http://www.sendspace.com/file/ax150u

**Liggy** · 24-08-2009

I started working on the firmwares yesterday evening, but due to a slight headache I didn't do too much. Still a lot of work to do but it should finish until the end of next week (end of my vacation).

*Bob* · 24-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

I started working on the firmwares yesterday evening, but due to a slight headache I didn't do too much. Still a lot of work to do but it should finish until the end of next week (end of my vacation).

Thank you for taking the time to work on it Liggy

**Liggy** · 24-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob

Thank you for taking the time to work on it Liggy

No problem. I still haven't updated my own drives either because there were no bitsetting patches. It's not too complicated for me - but it all needs some time. I have some tools but I cannot fully automate everything due to minor differences between different firmwares, but these tools save a lot of time.

Laurentwb · 24-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

I have some tools but I cannot fully automate everything due to minor differences between different firmwares, but these tools save a lot of time.

This really sounds magic to me !

Take your time. No one will die because waiting a few days !

max_clif · 31-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

No problem. I still haven't updated my own drives either because there were no bitsetting patches. It's not too complicated for me - but it all needs some time. I have some tools but I cannot fully automate everything due to minor differences between different firmwares, but these tools save a lot of time.

Liggy, I was curious how one would know exactly which part of the firmware file to modify. It isnt like this is even labelled - would one need an inside source at the company to know where to start?

**Liggy** · 31-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by max_clif

Liggy, I was curious how one would know exactly which part of the firmware file to modify. It isnt like this is even labelled - would one need an inside source at the company to know where to start?

Let's start with the easiest patch - Riplock:
That one is pretty easy to hack. The firmware contains the text "VIDEO_TS" which it uses to detect Video-DVDs. The first patches simply changed this text to something else. I still have some automated patchers from TDB for old drives that I'm using which do the same. For newer drives I check the disassembled firmware where this text is referenced and just modify a conditional jump to an unconditional jump.

The RPC1 patch originally also came from TDB. It's a matter of finding the relevant routine. Since the commands (and in particular sub-commands) for region settings are known, there are some search terms you would expect to be used - like a comparison with the decimal value 63 (hex 40). By coincident I once found the tables in the firmware that are responsible for calling the routines for each command.

I found the bitsetting routines while I was searching for something completely different - I think I wanted to find something that was related to Labelflash. I saw some subsequent comparisons and noticed that it was actually a comparison for the text "BTYPE". This comparison can easily be located in other firmwares, so I just had to find an OEM firmware with full bitsetting support. Fortunately MadDog firmwares had this. I "just" had to copy portions of this firmware and adapt some addresses that are different between firmwares.

I think nobody who patches firmwares has inside sources at the companies.

audio newbie · 31-08-2009

I just ordered the Optiarc AD7240 and I don’t know which original firmware it has. Let say it comes with the 1.01, do I have to flash it with the original firmware 1.02 before I can flash it with Liggy’s bitsetting firmware 1.02? Thank you for your help.

*jamescooley1* · 31-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by audio newbie

I just ordered the Optiarc AD7240 and I don’t know which original firmware it has. Let say it comes with the 1.01, do I have to flash it with the original firmware 1.02 before I can flash it with Liggy’s bitsetting firmware 1.02? Thank you for your help.

No, just use Binflash and Liggy's FW.

audio newbie · 31-08-2009

Thanks jamescooley1!

*jamescooley1* · 31-08-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by audio newbie

Thanks jamescooley1!

Anytime, enjoy your new drive.

Bubba_ · 03-09-2009

Did anyone notice a very slow DVD-ROM reading speed with 1.02 firmware? (I used Liggy's RPC1 firmware). Took almost 20 minutes to copy a DVD-5 (tried a couple of DVD-Video DVD5 and DVD9). Flashed back to Liggy's 1.01 RPC1 fw and speed is back to normal.

Dallyup52 · 03-09-2009

My drive was taking 20 minutes with 1.01 RPC1 also. I used Speed edit and it seemed to help. Maybe some of the drives are different?

willmore · 03-09-2009

Bubba_,

I don't know if it's necessary, but I did use MCSE to set the read speed patch for 1.0B. And, I just did a check on a DVD-Video. It came out as a beautiful 12 TRT. Interestingly, the Video (Aika, Naked Missions) is PTP, not OTP like most video. So it's sorta funny looking.

**Liggy** · 04-09-2009

I tried here with 1.02 BT RPC1 on my AD7240S and it seems to read fine - even thought the disc was CSS encrypted.

willmore · 06-09-2009

Everyone should disregard my comments. Brain did not turn on. The drive I have is a 7200, not a 7240. Stupid, stupid, stupid.....

max_clif · 14-09-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liggy

Let's start with the easiest patch - Riplock:
That one is pretty easy to hack. The firmware contains the text "VIDEO_TS" which it uses to detect Video-DVDs. The first patches simply changed this text to something else. I still have some automated patchers from TDB for old drives that I'm using which do the same. For newer drives I check the disassembled firmware where this text is referenced and just modify a conditional jump to an unconditional jump.

The RPC1 patch originally also came from TDB. It's a matter of finding the relevant routine. Since the commands (and in particular sub-commands) for region settings are known, there are some search terms you would expect to be used - like a comparison with the decimal value 63 (hex 40). By coincident I once found the tables in the firmware that are responsible for calling the routines for each command.

I found the bitsetting routines while I was searching for something completely different - I think I wanted to find something that was related to Labelflash. I saw some subsequent comparisons and noticed that it was actually a comparison for the text "BTYPE". This comparison can easily be located in other firmwares, so I just had to find an OEM firmware with full bitsetting support. Fortunately MadDog firmwares had this. I "just" had to copy portions of this firmware and adapt some addresses that are different between firmwares.

I think nobody who patches firmwares has inside sources at the companies.

Almost forgot about this query i asked weeks aqo. Thanks for the response and 1.02BT!

patmcg · 20-09-2009

Can anyone post a copy of the OEM 1.02 firmware, or tell me how to extract it out of the official EXE file?

*NBR* · 26-09-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by patmcg

Can anyone post a copy of the OEM 1.02 firmware, or tell me how to extract it out of the official EXE file?

http://liggydee.cdfreaks.com/page/en/Optiarc-AD-7240S/

*mcbyte* · 02-10-2009

I just bought the AD-7241S, and after 5 minutes i flashed to 1.02 Liggy rom, all went ok and i am burning the first dvd... great drive, knowing it can burn my DVD+R at 24x

23-08-2009	#1
hajj_3 MyCE Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 207	Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! Liggy, get making an RPC-1 version of it!!!! http://www.sony-optiarc.eu/supportse...s/ad7241s.html

23-08-2009	#2
Dallyup52 MyCE Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 99	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! If I was Liggy I wouldn't appreciate being ordered around.

23-08-2009	#3
hajj_3 MyCE Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 207	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! you shouldn't take things so literally, hence the smiley face.

23-08-2009	#4
KTL MyCE Resident Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,276	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! You shouldn't sarcastically call someone out to modify firmwares on his own time without getting paid while he's on vacation either. __________________ Codeguys Binflash - Liggy/Dee How To: Identify MTK A/B- or NEC Y-based LiteOn drives Get CD-DVD Speed 4.7.7.16 SE3 Change Buffer Size in CD-DVD Speed Enable SolidBurn in CD-DVD Speed Enable Samsung Scanning in CD-DVD Speed Show Nero Burning Speed Remove upper and lower filters Check Silicon Image add-on controller cards

23-08-2009	#5
willmore MyCE Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indiana! Posts: 258	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! Shh, stop saying their name. IIRC, they're on vacation and (maybe) firmware hacking. Even if they're not, they deserve the rest and time off.

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24-08-2009	#7
Liggy Senior Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 8,209	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! I started working on the firmwares yesterday evening, but due to a slight headache I didn't do too much. Still a lot of work to do but it should finish until the end of next week (end of my vacation). __________________ 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!

31-08-2009	#13
audio newbie MyCE Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 30	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! I just ordered the Optiarc AD7240 and I don’t know which original firmware it has. Let say it comes with the 1.01, do I have to flash it with the original firmware 1.02 before I can flash it with Liggy’s bitsetting firmware 1.02? Thank you for your help.

03-09-2009	#17
Bubba_ New Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 9	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! Did anyone notice a very slow DVD-ROM reading speed with 1.02 firmware? (I used Liggy's RPC1 firmware). Took almost 20 minutes to copy a DVD-5 (tried a couple of DVD-Video DVD5 and DVD9). Flashed back to Liggy's 1.01 RPC1 fw and speed is back to normal.

04-09-2009	#20
Liggy Senior Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Monkey Island Posts: 8,209	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! I tried here with 1.02 BT RPC1 on my AD7240S and it seems to read fine - even thought the disc was CSS encrypted. __________________ 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!

06-09-2009	#21
willmore MyCE Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indiana! Posts: 258	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! Everyone should disregard my comments. Brain did not turn on. The drive I have is a 7200, not a 7240. Stupid, stupid, stupid.....

20-09-2009	#23
patmcg New on Forum Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! Can anyone post a copy of the OEM 1.02 firmware, or tell me how to extract it out of the official EXE file?

02-10-2009	#25
mcbyte CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 576	Re: Optiarc AD-7240S/7241S 1.02 Firmware Out NOW:)! I just bought the AD-7241S, and after 5 minutes i flashed to 1.02 Liggy rom, all went ok and i am burning the first dvd... great drive, knowing it can burn my DVD+R at 24x

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