At Last - New Firmware for the NEC ND2500A

[Lazza]

v1.07


Changelog:

This update only adds new media. Neither are current writing strategies changed, nor were there any software changes to resolve compatibility issues with writing software.

This update does not enable dual layer burning.

The following media were added to the firmware, but they are not added to the list of recommended media, as we cannot guarantee optimal results concerning writing/erasing and Reading.

DVD+R:

8x PHILIPS
8x RITEK (NEW 8X)
8x NANYA
4x BeALL
4x ProDISC
4x Ritek
4x OPTODISC
4x DAXON(ACER)
4x RITEK
4x MBI
4x MPO
4x EURODIGITAL
4x PROMEDIA
4x INFOSMART
4x Longten
4x Ritek
4x INTER AXIA
4x NANYA
4x INFODISC
4x GIGASTRAGE
4x Digital Disc Dessau
4x Lead Data
4x INTER MEDIA

DVD-R:

8x Nanya
4x LONGTEN
4x MBI
4x Nanya
4x OPTODISC
4x OPTODISC
4x Plasmon
4x PONY
4x POSTECH
4x Princo
4x Prodisc
4x PROMEDIA
4x RITEK (M2 Type)
4x RITEK (G Type)
4x SKC
4x SONY
4x UL-TRAN
4x Vanguard Disc Inc.
4x Yi Jhan
4x AUVSTAR
4x FORNEX
4x DIGITALSTORAGE
4x EURO DIGITAL
4x King Pro
4x INFODISC
4x TAROKO Int.
2x AUVSTAR

http://www.necd.de/softwareoverview2.php/id/215


Also ..... An RPC1/RipLock Free version is available via The Dangerous Brothers from their site here:- http://tdb.rpc1.org/

[kill_bill]

And there is also a hacked firmware for better writing speeds, currently writing 4x Ritek @ 6x

[Lazza]

There is, done by a mod @ CDFreaks IIRC.

Cannot find a link for that one so if you see it plz post. :)

[NotAHacker]

If your talking Beta 9a, try this. :)
Windows: http://herrie.rpc1.org/downloads/2k5107b9a.rar
DOS: http://herrie.rpc1.org/downloads/2k5107b9a-dos.rar

[jase1]

Very good firmware, but be aware that it does expose some bugs in Nero. With the Herrie firmwares, different software to Nero is recommended really.

[gratefulme]

I wouldn't suggest using herries firmware. I had never had a coaster until I put beta 9a on my burner. After that I had 4 coasters in a row. I then tried putting on beta 7. With that one I got a bad burn about 1 out of every 2 disks.
Check out cd freeks there are many people having problems.

[PhilEnfield]

That's the risk you take with beta stuff ...... you have to be prepared to test it for everyone else .... warts & all ;)