just to let you know there is a down grade util
for the 105..it down grades to .58..

cant post address,,encase of being suspended,,,

I belive that was already posted with the 1.30 firmware announcement.

Yeah, I believe I was the one who posted it there.

Sorry Celtic Druid, I should've given you credit for that one.

Just trying to point out that posting it here would not result in anyone being suspended.

D:\a05\test>upgdvd

/// DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Firmware Update Utility Ver1.25C

Start updating the device No.1.
Current Revision>> PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105 1.21 02/12/06
FW is already latest.
0drive(s) have been updated successfully.


And now...

D:\a05\test>upgdvd /F

/// DVD-ROM/DVD-RW Firmware Update Utility Ver1.25C

Start updating the device No.1.
Current Revision>> PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105 1.21 02/12/06
FW is already latest.
Continue because Force Update option is specified.
Now updating the firmware.
Please do not turn off the power and do not reset the pc.
Processing 100% --> Data transfer complete
Now internal re-flashing...
New Revision >> PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-105 0.58 02/09/19
New FW = GENERAL
Success to update the firmware.
Update operation is completed.

As simple as by using Command Prompt under WinXP.



Here's the file:
http://gradius.rpc1.org/dvr/a05_downgrade.zip


i havent tried this,,so dont ask,,,,,,


you can find version 1.00 here.....
http://www.hypermicro.com/store/index.htm

v1.30 seems to be the best firmware for A05 until now. Downgrade only if you really need.

Good to know Celtic Druid.

is there a way of bringing a dead 105 back to life after an unsucssesful flash due to the driver door not being closed during the flash killing my beloved 105

I am assuming that you have already tried reflashing the drive right?

Cant its dead nothing there at all