Read/Write Bios from DVD

lumo · December 27th, 2007, 11:53 AM

hi guys,
does anyone of you guys know how to read the bios from a dvd-drive?
and is it possible to flash a dvd-drives bios?

thanks in advance!

Unixlord · December 27th, 2007, 11:58 AM

Well most drive manufacturer's have a firmware update application on their website.

Mac Daddy · December 27th, 2007, 11:59 AM

Never needed too but looks like you can take a peek here

http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_all.php

lumo · December 27th, 2007, 12:38 PM

yeah, i already found that page, but i am not sure if the flasher is included in those exe files...
i posted in their forum to get more informations...
as i want to flash the bios of a new drive to the bios of an elder one (same specifications!)
GDR-H30N -> GDR-816?B
where ? = 1-4

greets

Mac Daddy · December 27th, 2007, 01:46 PM

I see well worth a shot or like Unix said check your drive manufacturer site to see if they have a utility ...

Good luck

lumo · December 27th, 2007, 05:31 PM

cant find anything on lg's webpage

morbo · December 28th, 2007, 12:35 AM

if your having issues and have absolutely no other choice

then flash

only use manufactures bios (i had bad luck with cracked ones)

dont do it just for the fun of it!