Purchased the burner in 2003, when the computer was built. It has only been used about 10 times with one or two successes. I recently installed Nero Smart Start, which enables logs of the process to be recorded, which I have done. So far no success burning "data"--several letters. My reading of the logs tells me nothing, but I am not at all well versed in this. Maybe I can share the log? (Liteon CD ROM LTN5260, Lite-on LTR- 52246S.)
yup, let's have LAST section of your Nero log which lives in c:\program files\ahead\nero\nerohistory.log but DO NOT post your serial number which usually begins with '1A21' or similar. You can differentiate sections via this section divider "====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======"
I enclose a log, as you suggested some content has been removed. Have a look and tell me what you think, Thanks. === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : WDC WD800JB-00CRA1 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : LITEON CD-ROM LTN526D atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-52246S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === LITEON CD-ROM LTN526D D: CDRom0 LITE-ON LTR-52246S E: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory Free physical memory Memory in use : 81 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 13.12.2005 CD-ROM (ISO) 9:48:23 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6083 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : FALSE Multisession : TRUE Multisession type: : Start multisession Burning mode : TAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 9:48:23 #2 Phase 90 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Buffer Underrun Protection activated 9:48:24 #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126 Reader running 9:48:24 #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 9:48:24 #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3152 Turn on Track-at-once, using CD-R/RW media 9:48:28 #6 Phase 40 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Aborted by user 9:48:28 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 9:48:28 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162 Recorder: LITE-ON LTR-52246S Medium not present 9:48:28 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= Insert the disc to write to. (Medium in drive: Unknown. Medium required by compilation: CD-R/RW.) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=91136 bytes, created 08-09-2004 0:27:22 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=28544 bytes, created 08-09-2004 0:27:38 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=5760 bytes, created 08-09-2004 0:29:08 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (), size=95360 bytes, created 04-08-2004 12:00:00 (Adapter driver for rec) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ====== Windows XP 5.1 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 23-07-2004 1:33:44 Nero version: 6.3.1.26 (Nero Express) Recorder: <LITE-ON LTR-52246S> Version: 6S0F - HA 1 TA 1 - 6.3.1.26 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI CD-ROM: <LITEON CD-ROM LTN526D >Version: YSR7 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.26 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : WDC WD800JB-00CRA1 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : LITEON CD-ROM LTN526D atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : LITE-ON LTR-52246S atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === LITEON CD-ROM LTN526D D: CDRom0 LITE-ON LTR-52246S E: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : Free physical memory: Memory in use : 69 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Static Write Speed Table: 0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 15.12.2005 CD-ROM (ISO) 15:42:10 #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6083 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : FALSE Multisession : TRUE Multisession type: : Start multisession Burning mode : TAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : FALSE Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 15:42:10 #2 Phase 90 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Buffer Underrun Protection activated 15:42:10 #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126 Reader running 15:42:10 #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 124 Writer LITE-ON LTR-52246S running 15:42:10 #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 15:42:10 #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3152 Turn on Track-at-once, using CD-R/RW media 15:42:11 #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247 Last possible write address on media: 359848 ( 79:59.73) Last address to be written: 599 ( 0:09.74) 15:42:11 #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 15:42:12 #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162 Recorder: LITE-ON LTR-52246S; CDR code: 00 97 17 06; OSJ entry from: Moser Baer India Limited ATIP Data: Special Info [hex] 1: D0 00 A0, 2: 61 11 06 (LI 97:17.06), 3: 4F 3B 4A (LO 79:59.74) Additional Info [hex] 1: 00 00 80 (invalid), 2: 00 80 00 (invalid), 3: 00 80 80 (invalid) 15:42:12 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 15:42:12 #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 813 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 600 (600) = #600/0:8.0 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 598 blocks [LITE-ON LTR-52246S ] -------------------------------------------------------------- 15:42:12 #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984 Prepare recorder [LITE-ON LTR-52246S ] for write in TAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 307200 1536000, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_ -150 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 -150 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 600 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41 15:42:12 #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1030 Removed 2 run-out blocks from end of track 1. Length: 600 -> 598. 15:42:13 #14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Caching of files started 15:42:13 #15 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4163 Cache writing successful. 15:42:13 #16 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Caching of files completed 15:42:13 #17 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Burn process started at 32x (4.800 KB/s) 15:42:14 #18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2344 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 15:42:14 #19 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20698 Set BUFE: supported -> ON , SMART-BURN : ON 15:44:35 #20 Phase 40 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1550 Aborted by user 15:47:32 #21 SCSI -1106 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1445 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 1, LUN 0, buffer 0x032A0000 Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR) HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK) TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND) Sense Key: 0x03 (KEY_MEDIUM_ERROR) Sense Code: 0x73 Sense Qual: 0x03 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x73 0x03 15:47:32 #22 CDR -1106 File Writer.cpp, Line 304 Power calibration error 15:47:32 #23 CDR -201 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 196 Invalid write state LITE-ON LTR-52246S\H1 T1 15:47:32 #24 TRANSFER -18 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 196 Could not perform EndTrack 15:47:32 #25 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 15518 <LITE-ON LTR-52246S > start Close Session 15:47:32 #26 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713 Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK 15:47:32 #27 Phase 39 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855 Burn process aborted Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=91136 bytes, created 08-09-2004 0:27:22 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=28544 bytes, created 08-09-2004 0:27:38 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 2, 12, 1, size=5760 bytes, created 08-09-2004 0:29:08 (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 04-08-2004 12:00:00 (Adapter driver for rec) ====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ====== When burns are attempted, they all end up needing to be aborted. The burn always or nearly always goes to 57% and no further. There is no sign of a burn on the CD. Once aborted the computer is blocked from all other activity until (I cannot open new processes or windows) ??the abort is accepted and processed?? (this process of aborting takes several minutes) This includes the Task Manager—ie once I have aborted and the abort is shown on the computer screen Nero Window-I cannot end the Task/process.
- Nero's too old, latest 6.x version is 6.6.0.18, download "update package 1" from here - http://ww2.nero.com/enu/nero-up.php - burner's firmware is up to date, albeit @Apr 2004 - smilies are all well and good but where's the numbers - if other suggestions don't help try better discs - see previous comment - Here's a v good start re Power Calibration errors - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/93406 also, quote from "http://www.nero.com/en/FAQs_Error_Messages.html#9 - " "9. I get a 'Power calibration error' or 'Calibration area (almost) full' error message. Why? Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder. Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC). This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times. If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder. Please try the following solutions: Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version. [bold]Try another brand of CD-R or CD-RW media.[/bold] Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it internal. Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master. Send the recorder in for service." - if other suggestions don't help try better discs - InCD is Nero's horrid 'packet writing software', uninstall Nero then uninstall completely via Nero's Clean Tools, then install Nero 6.6.0.18 WITHOUT installing InCD.
It almost would seem easier and less time consuming to just buy another CD-RW drive. They are dirt cheap. Also an upgrade to DVD-RW is an option. Creaky gave you top-notch info. But at least with a new drive everything would be updated. And buy good media!
You speak of updating the firmware; Is my mfg. LITEON? Also this is inside the CPU or internal? You think that it may be sharing power with some other component and should be powered independently. Anyway you can diagram the wires and where to reconnect them, or the grey tape if that is the power medium? I have tried to record using several brands of CD's.
sorry, i missed the firmware link from my previous reply, here goes - see here - http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1442 - burner's firmware is up to date, albeit @Apr 2004
