No. Absolutely not. You will brick the drive. The hardware controller chips are completely different.

Choose your operating system (e.g., Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11).

In an era dominated by cloud storage and high-speed solid-state drives, the optical disc drive (ODD) may seem like a relic of the past. However, for millions of users—from archivists and car audio enthusiasts to system administrators and legacy software users—the DVD writer remains an essential tool. Among these drives, the stands out as a popular, budget-friendly, 5.25-inch internal SATA DVD±RW drive. While its hardware is relatively simple, its true performance, compatibility, and longevity are governed by a often-overlooked component: the firmware . This essay explores the nature, functions, updating process, and critical importance of firmware for the ASUS DRW-24D5MT.

No. The DRW-24D5MT has a red laser (650nm) for DVD/CD only. Firmware cannot change the physical laser diode. For Blu-ray, you need a BD-ROM or BD-RE drive.

Without the correct firmware, your expensive M-DISC or dual-layer DVDs may fail during burning.