If I'm not able to update firmware anymore then I guess it's best to get another burner, don't you think? What are some good burners?
i haven't personally been keeping up with the latest threads for the last few weeks so if i were you i'd scan the first page of this forum - http://forums.afterdawn.com/forum_view.cfm/77 and look for replies from saugmon, kivory666 and too many more to mention, they know their burners...