Asus 1608p change to Pioneer A09

phero · **Joined:** Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:40 am **Posts:** 21

Hi Expert,

Does anyone know how to flash Asus 1608P to Pioneer A09? Actually they are the same product, with the exactly the same configuration, as like as 1604P=>A08.

Many Many Thanks!

Phero

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Fri Feb 18, 2005 3:47 am

No, not possible yet.

warfab · **Joined:** Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:03 pm **Posts:** 5

Which is cheaper Asus 1608P or Pioneer A09?

phero · **Joined:** Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:40 am **Posts:** 21

Asus cheaper

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Sat Feb 19, 2005 5:30 pm

I think more important are new firmware releases and they come earlier from Pioneer, no doubt. :wink:

warfab · **Joined:** Sat Feb 12, 2005 2:03 pm **Posts:** 5

Will just wait if it's possible to convert from 1608P or Pioneer A09. Then I'll buy Asus

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:07 am

The Pio109 here is from

phero · **Joined:** Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:40 am **Posts:** 21

In Hong Kong Asus is 10 Euro cheaper than Pioneer 09. That's why I perfer Asus.

axela · **Joined:** Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:12 pm **Posts:** 28

Pioneer 109 and ASUS 1608P are the same product. I can flash ASUS FW 1.02 to Pioneer drive successfuly with ASUS install.
I wait DVRFLASH 2.x version how to flash Asus 1608P(original Pioneer) to Pioneer 109.

phero · **Joined:** Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:40 am **Posts:** 21

That is a GREAT news...once you have it, would you mind share with the rest. Thanks in advance.

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:07 am

axela wrote:

I wait DVRFLASH 2.x version how to flash Asus 1608P(original Pioneer) to Pioneer 109.

Where is the sense...?

axela · **Joined:** Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:12 pm **Posts:** 28

My Pioneer 109 => ASUS 1608P with downloaded ASUS upgrade 1.02.
My Pioneer drive is working correctly with Nero 6.6.0.6. and ASUS firmware.
I want reflash original Pioneer FW 1.05 (kernel/firmware) with DVRFLASH. DVRFLASH 2.0 recognize this drive like ASUS 1608P FW 1.02. but write message "The ASUS DRW-1608P is not supported by this utility - Aborting."
It's my problem.

Sorry my bad english.

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:38 am

DVRFlash doesn't support the Pio109 and also the Asus1608p yet.

phero · **Joined:** Mon Dec 29, 2003 4:40 am **Posts:** 21

If it is not available yet, so what we need to wait and how to change Asus 1608p to A09/109? Please advise. Thanks!

CaveWarrior · **Posted:** Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:34 am

It is not possible to answer this.
The Pioneer 109 have changed the way that the firmware update works so the firmware updater program like DVRFlash have to have a major re-write. So you will have to be patient and wait for this to be done.

Remember everyone also has jobs. :wink:

This may not be the only problem to overcome, the kernel may react differently (although I shouldn't imagine by much) so this too may need re-writing.

I'm sure in time it'll be done...

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Thu Feb 24, 2005 11:53 am

axela,

have you tried to replace the firmware files from the ASUS package with those from the Pioneer package?
I ask this because it seems to FORCE a flashing regardless if the drive is a Pio or Asus...

Nevermind, the PIONEER Kernel-file is still n/a. :cry:

axela · **Joined:** Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:12 pm **Posts:** 28

I have 1 original Pioneer 109 and 1 original ASUS 1608P.
ASUS updater change kernel and firmware without problem in Pioneer drive because identifier GENERAL in drive. After change identifier is ASUS.
Pioneer OEM updater ASUS, Medion,... change Pioneer GENERAL drive to another OEM drive without force. But, not working vica-versa.

File identifier:
9100*.* Pioneer GENERAL
9123*.* ASUS
9143*.* Pioneer PIO_ADV
...

If i change file name 9100*.* to 9123*.* updater not working because say "wrong fw".

I need updater parameter list how can probably force update.

Sorry my bad english.

axela · **Joined:** Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:12 pm **Posts:** 28

Pioneer FW1.05 package with kernel/firmware.

CaveWarrior · **Posted:** Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:26 pm

It looks like the updater does infact check the drive model and therefore does not allow you to force an update!

That would have been quite useful if it had worked...

axela · **Joined:** Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:12 pm **Posts:** 28

This text is from updater:

Hardware Revision is not matched.
Continue because Force Update option is specified.

CaveWarrior · **Posted:** Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:39 pm

My guess it is allowing you to froce the firmware becuase the hardware revision is incorrect, but it knows the the firmware is incorrect.

This could help with the creation of DVDFlash for 109???

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:47 pm

axela wrote:

Pioneer FW1.05 package with kernel/firmware.

Yep, just saw that. :wink:

What about the BUFFALO version? It's 8.17 which is in fact the 1.17 + Bitsetting.
Worth a try maybe?!

The firmware ID for the BUFFALO version is "OEM_INT".

axela · **Joined:** Mon Apr 26, 2004 9:12 pm **Posts:** 28

I belive you can change orig. Pio 109 with Buffalo 1.17 version.

BUT!
Change first Buffalo kernel/firmware version and after update to 1.17

initial_D · **Joined:** Wed Nov 17, 2004 6:35 am **Posts:** 7

Hi! everybody

I have written a tool call DVRupdate (like DVRflash) can flash A09 firmware to ASUS1608p!

If you want to try,you can download form here
http://www.pcdvd.com.tw/showthread.php?t=449892
or write mail to me

This is my test. I hope you can understand the meaning!

(R91??009.1??)(R91??109.1??)
other OEM' type

^ ^ ^ ^
^ ^ ^ ^
^ ^ ^ ^
109 <==> A09XL <==> ASUS1608 <==> 109
(R9100009.005)(R9143009.105)(R9123009.102)(R9100009.105)
(R9100109.009)(R9143109.117)(R9123109.102)(R9100109.109)

PS: please using kernel file and normal from the same brand

[_chef_] · **Posted:** Fri Feb 25, 2005 7:29 am

initial_D wrote:

I have written a tool call DVRupdate (like DVRflash) can flash A09 firmware to ASUS1608p!

Sounds good. 8-)

Were it tested successfully on a drive yet and which conversion were proceed?

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