Early firmware revisions may contain subtle glitches. Common issues resolved by updates include:
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | "Drive not found" in updater | Connect drive directly to motherboard SATA (not through a HDD controller or port multiplier). Disable AHCI temporarily (if safe). | | Update fails at 50% / 99% | Bad firmware file → redownload. Or SATA cable issue → replace cable. | | Drive is not recognized after update (bricked) | Unplug SATA and power for 10 sec, reconnect. If still dead, the drive is unrecoverable. Replace drive (~$20). | | Windows still shows old version | Clear Windows driver cache: Device Manager → uninstall drive → reboot. | asus drw 24d5mt firmware update
Once verification reaches 100%, the utility will display “Update Successful.” It may automatically close, or you may need to click Finish. Reboot your computer immediately. Early firmware revisions may contain subtle glitches
The DRW-24D5MT shipped with a very mature firmware from day one. For 99% of users, the factory firmware is perfectly adequate. If you are having trouble writing to a specific brand of disc (e.g., Verbatim or Philips), the issue is likely the disc quality, not the firmware. | | Update fails at 50% / 99%
