To locate the official firmware and support resources for the internal optical drive, you can use the direct links and steps provided below. Official Support & Firmware Links
Currently, you can check your firmware version or look for official updates through these channels: Official Helpdesk ASUS Helpdesk Knowledge Base to search for manual firmware installers. ASUS FW Update Tool : ASUS occasionally provides a generic Firmware Update Tool that guides you through loading a downloaded firmware file. Device Manager asus+drw24d5mt+firmware+link
Updated as of 2025. ASUS product support pages change; if the direct CDN link fails, please visit ASUS Support’s live chat and request the firmware for model number DRW-24D5MT. They will often send it directly via email. To locate the official firmware and support resources
: Interestingly, recent technical teardowns of this model suggest that its firmware may reside directly within the MediaTek system-on-a-chip Device Manager Updated as of 2025