BQFlasher - Page 6 - Club CDFreaks

Tristis · 15-12-2005

I have to thank Quikee too. Flashed my Hi Val to the most recent BSNB and now have a fully functional DW1640.

transitionality · 17-12-2005

What firmware would you recommend for a Philips 1628B? I am considering flashing with a BenQ firmware. Should I go with BenQ DW1640 BSLB, BenQ DW1640 BSNB, or BenQ EW164B BEGB? I've read some posts on this forum suggesting that flashing an internal drive with external drive firmware provides better burns and higher quality. Any ideas?

*Hypnosis4U2NV* · 17-12-2005

Flashing to an external drive will not always give you better results.. These firmwares are pretty much media dependant and they all will vary with the quality of your burns.. Its up to you to decide which works better for you.. With any firmware, you may be taking a step back in burn quality..

I find that BSNB gives me slightly better burning on my Ritek R03.. Im getting 99% quality burns where before I was getting anywhere from 96% to 98% quality with BSLB..

way2fast · 17-12-2005

i have tried to get to Quikee download for BQFlasher. i always get page cannot be displayed. no matter were i try to get it on the site

**alan1476** · 20-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by way2fast

i have tried to get to Quikee download for BQFlasher. i always get page cannot be displayed. no matter were i try to get it on the site

Check your firewall settings

way2fast · 20-12-2005

i need a little help. i want to reflash my DRU810A with 1640 fireware. i do have the BQFlasher. when i try to use it i get this. BQFLASHER has caused an error in BQFLASHER.EXE. BQFLASHER will now close.

*Bob* · 20-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by way2fast

i need a little help. i want to reflash my DRU810A with 1640 fireware. i do have the BQFlasher. when i try to use it i get this. BQFLASHER has caused an error in BQFLASHER.EXE. BQFLASHER will now close.

Did you read the 1st page of this thread about putting Nero's wnaspi32dll in the same folder with BQFlasher?

way2fast · 20-12-2005

i did check it out, not quite sure what to do. thanks rolling56

way2fast · 20-12-2005

i do have that nero file and the bqflasher in the same folder.

Hurricane Andrew · 20-12-2005

Gotta send my thanks as well.

I got my Plex740 from Best Buy today, flashed it to a Benq, and I now have 2 DW1640's in my home rig (with a Plex 712 on the shelf as a backup), a 1640 at work, and a 1620 in a second work rig.

*JayC30* · 21-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan1476

Check your firewall settings

I have tried the link to quikees' web info and all I get is this:

**zevia** · 21-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayC30

I have tried the link to quikees' web info and all I get is this:

You can download BQFlasher directly here http://quikee.cdfreaks.com/BQFlasher.rar

*JayC30* · 21-12-2005

I already have it, just showing an example that it may not have to do with the firewall settings. Now all I have to do is figure which fw to use with my philips 1628P1, things were so much easier when I had an NEC.

4mac · 30-12-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quikee

XND1n01h: That was the initial idea... but i wanted to release BQFlasher separated first. When I have time I'll combine everything + SolidBurn + OverSpeed support into BQTools. But first I want to create a cross platform command line flasher as there is almost no support for Linux and Mac platforms.

Are there any news for Mac OS X?
The DW-1620 (B7W9) works really good for me. But if I change to 1650/55, it would be nice to flash the burner without changing the computer.

*zebadee* · 31-12-2005

Hi

As a result of this posting.
Plus a PM relating to this topic.

Would anyone care to test & post results. This information will be of great interest to users experiencing problems with compatability.
Of course particularly, Millenod would appreciate any feedback sent to this thread. .Thanks.
Edit: Please ensure that remove any other aspi .dll to ensure results relate to the use of frog.aspi. Put save your original aspi .dll on a floppy or something so that you can restore them on completion.

*pinto2* · 01-01-2006

Yes, when using frog.aspi my 1640 gets flashed, but there still seems to be some compatibility problems.
I get a strange error message after flash (see pic).

Maybe Quikee can take a look into it...

.

aznshiboi · 06-01-2006

when i try to unzip the file with winrar. i get errors stating that the header is broken along with other errors. i was wondering if this file is corrupt and where i could get this software. thanks

*zebadee* · 06-01-2006

Hi

aznshiboi if you want to PM me your email address I'll send it to you.

Steve1942 · 07-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quikee

Hello everyone.

I've written a flasher for BenQ/Philips drives - BQFlasher. With BQFlasher it is possible to flash the drive with .EXE firmwares so there is no need for .CVT firmwares anymore.

CAUTION - Use at your own risk!!

The flasher works great for me but there is no way of knowing how it will behave in a different computer setup (shouldn't cause troubles unless ASPI is screwed). Flashing with this program is therefore dangerous.

Successfully (cross)flashed:
BenQ 1620 B7P9 -> Philips 1640P P3.6 (using Nero ASPI)
Philips 1640P P3.6 -> BenQ 1620 B7W9 (using Nero ASPI)
BenQ 1620 B7W9 -> Philips 1640P P3.6 (using Adaptec ASPI)
Philips 1640P P3.6 -> BenQ 1620 B7W9 (using Adaptec ASPI)

BenQ 1640 BSLB -> BenQ 1640 BSKB (using Adaptec ASPI)
BenQ 1640 BSKB -> BenQ 1640 BSLB (using Adaptec ASPI)

You can get BQFlasher here

TODO:

CVT Firmware support
Support for other OS when I have time

Quikee: I've flashed my DW1620 OEM from G7H9 to G7v9 but would now like to crossflash. I have the BenQ version B7W9 on desktop along with your flasher. The dumb question: how do I open your RAR file. Do I need something like WINACE or WINRAR? Or is it simpler than that?

*ala42* · 07-01-2006

Using WinRar to unpack a .rar file is a good idea

. You could also get the BQFlasher Zip File.

aznshiboi · 07-01-2006

thanks for the offer zebadee but the zip file worked. i did use winrar to unpack ala42 but kept on getting errors like the file was corrupt but thanks for posting the zip file.

*pinto2* · 07-01-2006

off topic

7-Zip is a good free option to commercial apps WinRar/WinZip.

BTW, there is no need for PM's when the question can be answered in forum.

*Bob* · 07-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by aznshiboi

thanks for the offer zebadee but the zip file worked. i did use winrar to unpack ala42 but kept on getting errors like the file was corrupt but thanks for posting the zip file.

The zip file is in the thread here if you read through all the posts

Steve1942 · 07-01-2006

Thanks to you all.

**zevia** · 07-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolling56

The zip file is in the thread here if you read through all the posts

BQFlasher rar and zip is in the first post.

15-12-2005	#126 (permalink)
Tristis New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5	Re: BQFlasher <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> I have to thank Quikee too. Flashed my Hi Val to the most recent BSNB and now have a fully functional DW1640.

17-12-2005	#127 (permalink)
transitionality New on Forum Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19	Re: BQFlasher What firmware would you recommend for a Philips 1628B? I am considering flashing with a BenQ firmware. Should I go with BenQ DW1640 BSLB, BenQ DW1640 BSNB, or BenQ EW164B BEGB? I've read some posts on this forum suggesting that flashing an internal drive with external drive firmware provides better burns and higher quality. Any ideas?

17-12-2005	#128 (permalink)
Hypnosis4U2NV CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: If you can find me, I didnt do a good job hiding! Posts: 705	Re: BQFlasher Flashing to an external drive will not always give you better results.. These firmwares are pretty much media dependant and they all will vary with the quality of your burns.. Its up to you to decide which works better for you.. With any firmware, you may be taking a step back in burn quality.. I find that BSNB gives me slightly better burning on my Ritek R03.. Im getting 99% quality burns where before I was getting anywhere from 96% to 98% quality with BSLB.. __________________ Abit NF7-S v2 D22TicTacTurbo AMD Barton XP 2500+ (O/Ced to 3200+) Kingston 2GB PC3200 Dual Channel BenQ DW1640 BSoB LiteOn 812S@832S CG5J (OmniPatched) WD SATA 250GB HD (Primary) Maxtor SATA 160GB HD (Secondary) Radeon 9500 Pro

17-12-2005	#129 (permalink)
way2fast CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22	Re: BQFlasher i have tried to get to Quikee download for BQFlasher. i always get page cannot be displayed. no matter were i try to get it on the site

20-12-2005	#131 (permalink)
way2fast CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22	Re: BQFlasher i need a little help. i want to reflash my DRU810A with 1640 fireware. i do have the BQFlasher. when i try to use it i get this. BQFLASHER has caused an error in BQFLASHER.EXE. BQFLASHER will now close.

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20-12-2005	#133 (permalink)
way2fast CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22	Re: BQFlasher i did check it out, not quite sure what to do. thanks rolling56

20-12-2005	#134 (permalink)
way2fast CD Freaks Rookie Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22	Re: BQFlasher i do have that nero file and the bqflasher in the same folder.

20-12-2005	#135 (permalink)
Hurricane Andrew CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 253	Re: BQFlasher Gotta send my thanks as well. I got my Plex740 from Best Buy today, flashed it to a Benq, and I now have 2 DW1640's in my home rig (with a Plex 712 on the shelf as a backup), a 1640 at work, and a 1620 in a second work rig. __________________ ------------------- Hurricane Andrew Home Rig: A64 X2 5200+, 8GB DDR2 (2GBx4) GSkill RAM, Seagate 500GB, Seagate 320GB, Samsung SH-183L, BenQ DW1650. Work Rig: A64 3400+ (Newcastle - 2400 Mhz OC'd to 2520), 2GB PC3200 (1GBx2) A-Data RAM, WD 80GB, BenQ DW1640, BenQ DW1670 Kids Rig 1: A64 X2 5200+, 4GB DDR2 (2GBx2) GSkill RAM, Western Digital 320GB, BenQ DW1640. Kids Rig 2: A64 3400+, 2GB PC3200 (1GBx2) Patriot, WD 160GB, Seagate 120GB, BenQ DW1650, BenQ DW1640 Optical Drives not in use (yet): 2 Samsung SH-203B; 4 New DW1655's; New DW1640 (CompUSA - Nowrwood Micro); 2 New DW1640's; New Plex 760, New Plex 750; Used Plex 712A; Used Lite-On LTR 52246S; Used Lite-On LTR 40125S; Used Toshiba SD-M1202 DVD-ROM; Used Mad Dog 52x CD-ROM; Used Ricoh MP7083A

21-12-2005	#138 (permalink)
JayC30 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,140	Re: BQFlasher I already have it, just showing an example that it may not have to do with the firewall settings. Now all I have to do is figure which fw to use with my philips 1628P1, things were so much easier when I had an NEC.

31-12-2005	#140 (permalink)
zebadee CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,061	Re: BQFlasher Hi As a result of this posting. Plus a PM relating to this topic. Would anyone care to test & post results. This information will be of great interest to users experiencing problems with compatability. Of course particularly, Millenod would appreciate any feedback sent to this thread. .Thanks. Edit: Please ensure that remove any other aspi .dll to ensure results relate to the use of frog.aspi. Put save your original aspi .dll on a floppy or something so that you can restore them on completion. Last edited by zebadee; 31-12-2005 at 15:24.

06-01-2006	#142 (permalink)
aznshiboi New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Re: BQFlasher when i try to unzip the file with winrar. i get errors stating that the header is broken along with other errors. i was wondering if this file is corrupt and where i could get this software. thanks

06-01-2006	#143 (permalink)
zebadee CD Freaks Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,061	Re: BQFlasher Hi aznshiboi if you want to PM me your email address I'll send it to you.

07-01-2006	#145 (permalink)
ala42 MediaCodeSpeedEdit Author Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 4,281	Re: BQFlasher Using WinRar to unpack a .rar file is a good idea . You could also get the BQFlasher Zip File. __________________ LiteOn/Benq/LG/NEC/Pioneer/Samsung/Toshiba stuff: MediaCodeSpeedEdit V 1.1.0.18, released August 3rd 2008

07-01-2006	#146 (permalink)
aznshiboi New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	Re: BQFlasher thanks for the offer zebadee but the zip file worked. i did use winrar to unpack ala42 but kept on getting errors like the file was corrupt but thanks for posting the zip file.

07-01-2006	#147 (permalink)
pinto2 DVD Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 7,303	Re: BQFlasher off topic 7-Zip is a good free option to commercial apps WinRar/WinZip. BTW, there is no need for PM's when the question can be answered in forum.

07-01-2006	#149 (permalink)
Steve1942 New on Forum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Posts: 18	Re: BQFlasher Thanks to you all.

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