The drive spins but does not recognize discs, or shows “No disc inserted”.
The ASUS BC-12D2HT is a highly regarded internal Blu-ray combo drive, known for its reliability, 12x Blu-ray reading speed, and—among enthusiast communities—its hidden potential to read 4K UHD discs. However, like any optical drive, proper driver and firmware installation is essential for optimal performance.
Here are concise steps to download the ASUS BC-12D2HT driver for Windows:
The official manual is available for download from the support page:
Once Windows detects the new hardware: