Post new firmware and tool ANNOUNCEMENTS here

[C0deKing]

To make it easier for people who tune into the forum for firmware and tool updates, I think it would be a good idea for people to make a post in this thread to announce new firmwares and new tools.

That way, people can just subscribe to this thread and be notified whenever a new ASUS/Pioneer firmware or tool comes out.

The ultimate post would contain:
1. Drive model
2. Firmware version
3. Download link to the new firmware
4. Changelog (Release date and reason)
5. Link to a discussion thread if one already exists

To receive notification of any announcements, subscribe to this thread by clicking this link.

This thread should be for announcements only. Do not discuss new firmwares in this thread. Posts are subject to deletion without notice if they do not follow this guideline. Ideally, each announcement should have a download link, and, if there is one, a link to that firmware's discussion and results thread.

Official Pioneer Firmware
http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-e/ibs/device_e/dev00001r_e.html
http://www.pioneer-eur.com/eur/content/support/support/software.html
http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/device/dvr_a09.html

TDB Firmware
http://tdb.rpc1.org/index.htm

Old Pioneer firmware and mod links thread
http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=87417

[TheMusicMan]

New firmware for the Asus DRW-1612BL, Version 1.10 at:

http://dl.pconline.com.cn/html_2/2/321/id=42603&pn=0.html

or

http://download.it.com.cn/softweb/hardware/rom/ASUS_opt/20073/19741.html#

or

http://www.driverchina.com/ViewDownloadUrl.asp?ID=65877

/TMM

[TheMusicMan]

Oops, forgot this : :o
Firmware also available at : http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

Version 1.10 2007/03/03 update
Description ASUS DRW-1612BL Firmware version 1.10
Improve compatibility in Microsoft Vista.
Improve dual-disc readability.
Fix unbalance DVD-5 read speed to 12x.
Improve DVD+R SL/DL write and read capability.
Improve DVD-R SL/DL write and read capability.
Improve DVD-RAM write and read capability.
Add LightScribe discs support.

/TMM

[ug1]

Pionner
DVR-212,DVR-212D
DVR-A12/DVR-112BXL/VR-112DXL
DVR-112,DVR-112D

DVR-212 1.15 http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/cgi-bin/www1/download/file_get_e2.pl?file=DVR212_FW115EU.EXE
DVR-212D 1.15 http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/cgi-bin/www1/download/file_get_e2.pl?file=DVR212D_FW115EU.EXE
DVR-A12 1.15 http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/cgi-bin/www1/download/file_get_e2.pl?file=DVRA12_FW115EU.EXE
DVR-112 1.15 http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/cgi-bin/www1/download/file_get_e2.pl?file=DVR112_FW115EU.EXE
DVR-112D 1.15 http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/cgi-bin/www1/download/file_get_e2.pl?file=DVR112D_FW115EU.EXE

Version 1.15 Changelog(2007.04.05)
DVD-R/RW Writability has improved.
DVD-R DL Writability has improved.
+R/RW Writability has improved.
+R DL Writability has improved.
(12x writing:DDT)
Support New 16x DVD-R Media.
(16x writing: MBI,RITEK, Gigastorage, MJC, Princo, Umedisc, E-top, Wealth Fair, TMI)
(12x writing: Interaxia, DST, Gigastorage, Infomedia)
Support New 16x +R Media.
(16x writing: Prodisc, MBI, Must Tech, LEADDATA, Umedisc, Infosource, RITEK)
(6x writing:RITEK)

DVR-112 discussion http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=211922

[ug1]

DVR-A12L(A12J) http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/cgi-bin/www1/download/file_get_j.pl?file=DVRA12L_FW115EUJ.EXE

[ug1]

Asus DRW-1814BLT 1.10 http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ODD/DVD-RW/DRW-1814BLT/DRW-1814BLT_FW110.zip

Firmware version 1.10(2007/04/03 update)
Improve compatibility in Microsoft Vista.
Improve dual-disc readability.
Fix unbalance DVD-5 read speed to 12x.
Improve DVD+R SL/DL write and read capability.
Improve DVD-R SL/DL write and read capability.
Improve DVD-RAM write and read capability.
Add LightScribe discs support.

Asus DRW-1814BLT discussion http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=198043

[nickyboy4]

How about the 112L ???

[QuiCo]

Pioneer DVR-112, 112D, 212D, 212 Firmware: [B]1.21[/B] released

[B]Changes:[/B]
DVD Readability has improved
Support New 8x DVD-R Media
( 8x writing:Videolar )
Support New 16x DVD-R Media
( 16x writing: Prodisc, Gigastorage)
( 12x writing: Videolar)
Support New 8x DVD-R DL Media
( 8x writing: MBI)
Support New 8x +R Media
( 8x writing:Videolar)
Support New 16x +R Media
( 16x writing: Daxon, LGE, Infomedia, CMC)
(12x writing:E-TOP, Gigastorage, Videolar)
( 8x writing:Ritek )
Support New 8x +R DL Media
( 8x writing: MBI)

Download:
http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-e/ibs/device_e/dev00001r_e.html#firmware1

[escalator]

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/cgi-bin/www1/download/file_get_j.pl?file=DVR-A12-J_FW121EUJ2.EXE

…and this one for the A12J

(choose the right button for download)

[jarrett]

New 1.21 firmware for 112 variant drives

http://wwwbsc.pioneer.co.jp/product-e/ibs/device_e/dev00001r_e.html

[VelleX]

There are new firmware versions for Buffalo Pioneer OEM drives.

Ver.8.21
DVSM-X1218FBS(ID : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-212)
DVM-RXG18 (ID : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D)
DVSM-XL1218 (ID : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112L)

Seems Write quality improved?

[B]Discussion and results:[/B]
DVR-112D/L: http://club.cdfreaks.com/showthread.php?t=211922

[chef]

Same as with 1.21 probably.

[precision77]

Is there a FW1.21 for 112 (no 112D,no 112L) with auto-bitsetting?

[chef]

Is there a FW1.21 for 112 (no 112D,no 112L) with auto-bitsetting?

ALL firmwares avialable for 112 burner scheme have AUTObitsetting for DVD+R DL media (to DVD-ROM).

[precision77]

I am interested in DVD+R SL bitsetting.

[nickyboy4]

I am interested in DVD+R SL bitsetting.

Only Buffalo firmware can do this with 112 drives. See Koba’s sig and download and crossflash your drive. It works great.

[overfiend]

Ver.8.21
DVM-RXG18 (ID : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D)

I have a 112D that I flashed to 112L 8.21.
I can’t seem to flash it to buffalo’s 112D firmwares. ‘Target not found’

[chef]

Ver.8.21
DVM-RXG18 (ID : PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112D)

I have a 112D that I flashed to 112L 8.21.
I can’t seem to flash it to buffalo’s 112D firmwares. ‘Target not found’

???

BUFFALO Firmware is 112L firmware!!

[overfiend]

buffalo have 112, 112D, and 112L firmwares as well. OEM pioneer drives.

[chef]

buffalo have 112, 112D, and 112L firmwares as well. OEM pioneer drives.

Just read your question again.

Quite obvious that the outcome was necessary.