MS-8408A Can't read DVD-R disc

hi
im having problem with ms-8408a (dr8-a)
after flashing the drive with firmware i50d the drive can not read or burn dvd-r disc anymore
before flashing the drive everything works fine
now the drive can only read or burn cd-r/rw and commercially pressed dvd disc

im using nero 6
i can burn cd-r/rw and dvd-r but it jaust dont read dvd-r
it is possible to downgrade the firmware to its original firmware
thanks

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