I'm new here so forgive me if I'm a bit off my rocker when trying to make this understandable! I bought a CD-R/RW just a little over a year ago and it has been working perfect. I wasn't keen on the "good" and "bad" types of CDs you can get, but I had been using Imation and TDK and they both worked well for me... About 3 months ago I bought pack of Maxwell and just tried to burn a disc and it burns and gives the "completed" message, but it says the CD is blank and when it's put into my stero it also says it's blank. Could this just be a problem with the Maxwell brand? I'm hopping for a little help before I spend more $$ on CDs that won't work. I uninstalled my driver and program and reinstalled and it still does the same thing.
hia and welcome. pls post LAST section of your Nero log, which is in c:\program files\ahead\nero\nerohistory.log, but DO NOT post your serial number which usually begins with '1A21' or similar ..then i or one of the other guys can help you out....
Here's the log.. I think this is all. The music I'm trying to burn was ripped from brother's CD.. it couldn't be something wrong in the ripping? That may sound stupid, but willing to try anything, LOL! Windows XP 5.1 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.50, size=131072 bytes, created 06/25/2002 10:34:54 AM Nero Version: 5.5.9.14 Recorder: <CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW> Version: 120M - HA 0 TA 1 - 5.5.9.14 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW> Version: 120M - HA 0 TA 1 - 5.5.9.14 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : ST320413A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: Off ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: CmdQueuing : 1 CmdNotification: 2 WriteBufferSize: 20971520 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 EraseSpeed : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 126MB (129584kB) Free physical memory: 28MB (29020kB) Memory in use : 77 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Enabled (1) Wizard: On 28.9.2005 Audio CD 9:02:32 AM #1 CDADOC -1 File Cdadoc.cpp, Line 1620 Audio item log info: Audio document burn settings: ============================= Burn mode: DAO, CD Text: On, Cache disk or network files: No, Cache small files: No, Cache files smaller than 65536 bytes. Audio Multisession: No List of audio tracks: ===================== Track 01: Length: 04:20.03, Pause frames: 150, Filters: 0, Name: 'Alter Bridge - Metalingus.mp3'. Total size: 04:22.03 9:02:32 AM #2 Phase 89 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1571 Super Link activated 9:02:32 AM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118 Reader running 9:02:32 AM #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 127 Writer CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW running 9:02:32 AM #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3588 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media 9:02:32 AM #6 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 660 Setup items (original item values) 0: TRM_AUDIO_NOPRE (Alter Bridge - Metalingus.mp3) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original CD pos #0 + 19503 (19503) = #19503/4:20.3 relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos -------------------------------------------------------------- 9:02:33 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 203 Last possible write address on media: 359844 (79:59.69) Last address to be written: 19502 ( 4:22.02) 9:02:33 AM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 208 Write in overburning mode: FALSE 9:02:33 AM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1420 Recorder: CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW; CDRW code: 00 97 15 17; OSJ entry from: Ritek Co. ATIP Data: Special Info [hex] 1: C0 00 90, 2: 61 0F 11 (LI 97:15.17), 3: 4F 3B 46 (LO 79:59.70) Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 80 (invalid), 2: 00 80 00 (invalid), 3: 00 80 80 (invalid) 9:02:34 AM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 812 Prepare recorder CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW for write in raw writing DAO infos: ========== MCN: TOCTYPE: 0x0 Close CD Tracks 1 to 1: TRM_AUDIO_ULTRARAW96, 2448/0x0, ISRC "", FilePos 0 367200 48110544 9:02:34 AM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 660 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_AUDIO_NOPRE (Alter Bridge - Metalingus.mp3) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original CD pos #0 + 19503 (19503) = #19503/4:20.3 relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos -> TRM_AUDIO_ULTRARAW96, 2448, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 19503 blocks [CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 9:02:34 AM #12 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1571 Burn process started at 52x (7,800 KB/s) 9:02:34 AM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1948 Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, no CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 9:02:34 AM #14 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 12620 StartDAO : CD-Text - On 9:02:34 AM #15 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 17168 Set BUFE: Super Link -> ON 9:03:54 AM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 all writers idle, stopping conversion 9:03:54 AM #17 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1571 Burn process completed successfully at 52x (7,800 KB/s) 9:03:54 AM #18 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4655 Buffer underrun error was avoided 2 times. 9:03:54 AM #19 Text 0 File Scsicmd.cpp, Line 402 SCSI not using temporary buffers 20 out of 20 temporary buffers allocated Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 08/29/2002 1:27:50 AM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
- if you're only doing CD's, version 5 is fine, however the last update i remember ever using was 5.5.10.78 i think, so you are way out of date. see if you update to latest 5.5.10.x update - your firmware is 2 revisions behind, 140M is here - http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1444 - DMA needs to be ON. fix it via this - http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/FAQ.htm - omg!, 126MB is barely sufficient for XP. you're gonna have to try to free up more memory prior to burns, though that'll be hard with only 128MB to start with.. - if the other recommendations don't solve the problem, try different media - wow, the most i do for audio is 16x, the most for data is 24x - i don't think i've ever seen buffer underrun quoted as being avoided. see if other recommendations work. if not buy more memory - see previous comment
Thanks for your reply! I installed the 140M, but don't know how to turn my DMA on. I went into the Device Manager and though I had did it, but the new log still say it's off. I downloaded a program to free up RAM and since I did that my PC is loading faster. Also, do you know anywhere I can download a newer update for Nero? I was at there site and tried to get 5.5.10.56 but it wouldn't download and I searched other boards and none of the links would download... I also changed the speed to 16x and tested and still nothing... Here's the newest log: Windows XP 5.1 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.50, size=131072 bytes, created 06/25/2002 10:34:54 AM Nero Version: 5.5.9.14 Recorder: <CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW> Version: 140M - HA 0 TA 1 - 5.5.9.14 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW> Version: 140M - HA 0 TA 1 - 5.5.9.14 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 0 Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : ST320413A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: Off ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: CmdQueuing : 1 CmdNotification: 2 WriteBufferSize: 20971520 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 EraseSpeed : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 126MB (129584kB) Free physical memory: 56MB (57468kB) Memory in use : 55 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Enabled (1) Wizard: On 29.9.2005 Audio CD 12:41:37 AM #1 CDADOC -1 File Cdadoc.cpp, Line 1620 Audio item log info: Audio document burn settings: ============================= Burn mode: DAO, CD Text: On, Cache disk or network files: No, Cache small files: No, Cache files smaller than 65536 bytes. Audio Multisession: No List of audio tracks: ===================== Track 01: Length: 03:31.44, Pause frames: 150, Filters: 0, Name: 'The Weekend - 80's Rockstar.mp3'. Total size: 03:33.44 12:41:37 AM #2 Phase 89 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1571 Super Link activated 12:41:38 AM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 118 Reader running 12:41:38 AM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3588 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using CD-R/RW media 12:41:38 AM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 127 Writer CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW running 12:41:38 AM #6 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 660 Setup items (original item values) 0: TRM_AUDIO_NOPRE (The Weekend - 80's Rockstar.mp3) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original CD pos #0 + 15869 (15869) = #15869/3:31.44 relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos -------------------------------------------------------------- 12:41:38 AM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 203 Last possible write address on media: 359844 (79:59.69) Last address to be written: 15868 ( 3:33.43) 12:41:38 AM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 208 Write in overburning mode: FALSE 12:41:38 AM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 1420 Recorder: CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW; CDRW code: 00 97 15 17; OSJ entry from: Ritek Co. ATIP Data: Special Info [hex] 1: C0 00 90, 2: 61 0F 11 (LI 97:15.17), 3: 4F 3B 46 (LO 79:59.70) Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 80 (invalid), 2: 00 80 00 (invalid), 3: 00 80 80 (invalid) 12:41:38 AM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 812 Prepare recorder CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW for write in raw writing DAO infos: ========== MCN: TOCTYPE: 0x0 Close CD Tracks 1 to 1: TRM_AUDIO_ULTRARAW96, 2448/0x0, ISRC "", FilePos 0 367200 39214512 12:41:38 AM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 660 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_AUDIO_NOPRE (The Weekend - 80's Rockstar.mp3) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original CD pos #0 + 15869 (15869) = #15869/3:31.44 relocatable, CD pos for caching/writing not required/not required, no patch infos -> TRM_AUDIO_ULTRARAW96, 2448, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 15869 blocks [CyberDrv CW099D CD-R/RW ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 12:41:38 AM #12 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1571 Burn process started at 16x (2,400 KB/s) 12:41:39 AM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1948 Verifying CD position of item 0 (relocatable, no CD pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 12:41:39 AM #14 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 12620 StartDAO : CD-Text - On 12:41:39 AM #15 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 17168 Set BUFE: Super Link -> ON 12:42:34 AM #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 all writers idle, stopping conversion 12:42:34 AM #17 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1571 Burn process completed successfully at 16x (2,400 KB/s) 12:42:34 AM #18 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4655 Buffer underrun error was avoided 3 times. 12:42:34 AM #19 Text 0 File Scsicmd.cpp, Line 402 SCSI not using temporary buffers 20 out of 20 temporary buffers allocated Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920), size=86912 bytes, created 08/29/2002 1:27:50 AM (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
- try this way, but be [bold]very[/bold] careful with regedit.... - oh no, which program is this, some of these programs are bad news - 5.5.10.42 is here - http://www.oldversion.com/program.php?n=nero - as i said before, - omg!, 126MB is barely sufficient for XP. you're gonna have to try to free up more memory prior to burns, though that'll be hard with only 128MB to start with.. - see if other recommendations work. if not buy more memory
