Hello, I have a Gateway lap top, it came with a HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW. The original firmware version was 1.02 with region code restricted by a counter. I found an upgrade and now I'm using the 1.03. The difference between the two version was that one show explicit the +- (HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N vs HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA4040N). Well that's not really the problem (just wanted to explain the all the variables). I'm able to burn CD's at 16X wuth no problems. The problem was that I can't burn DVD's. I'm using pleomax 8X DVD-R form Samsung. This is the information that I got using Nero InfoTool about a blank DVD: Layers: 2 Supported Speeds: 2.0X Blanck capacity: 4.38GB Manufacturer ID: OPTODISCR008 Copy protection: n/a This has been the brand that I have purchased from a year now. But I don't know why the new ones I bought are not good anymore. I also tried with Imation DVD+R and Verbatim DVD-R. The DVD trayled starts to blinck, after few seconds stops and then the process dies I remember that the process was more o less the same, but after the lights turned off, it re-starts blinkink and burning withou any further problems. Some times the drive produces coasters, the DVD shows that no session was burned, but the space availible is 0. Both the simulation and write processes fail. I also have defrag my disk with Norton and another software named VoptXP to ensure I have plenty of contiguos space. What do you suggest ohh mighty DVD gods !!! I enclose my log file from my last try. "license removed" Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=45056 bytes, created 10/09/1999 12:06:00 p.m. ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Archivos de programa\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 21/08/2006 10:05:16 a.m. Nero Version: 6.6.0.18 Internal Version: 6, 6, 0, 18e Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N>Version: 1.03 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1 Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N>Version: 1.03 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.18 Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : IC25N080ATMR04-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N E: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (70254592) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 511MB (523628kB) Free physical memory: 206MB (211956kB) Memory in use : 59 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 23.8.2006 ISO compilation 12:21:30 p.m. #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6359 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 2 (Max. of 31 chars) Character set : ISO 9660 Joliet : TRUE Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 12:21:30 p.m. #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127 Reader running 12:21:30 p.m. #3 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122 Writer HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N running 12:21:30 p.m. #4 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3309 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:21:30 p.m. #5 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3233 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 12:21:30 p.m. #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 270 Last possible write address on media: 2297887 (510:38.37, 4488MB) Last address to be written: 2096271 (465:50.21, 4094MB) 12:21:30 p.m. #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 282 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 12:21:30 p.m. #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2483 Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: OPTODI - SCR008 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 12:21:30 p.m. #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 448 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 12:21:30 p.m. #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 838 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2096272 (2096272) = #2096272/465:50.22 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2096272 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N] -------------------------------------------------------------- 12:21:30 p.m. #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1051 Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GWA4040N] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4293165056, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2096272 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 12:21:30 p.m. #12 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files started 12:21:31 p.m. #13 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4122 Cache writing successful. 12:21:31 p.m. #14 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Caching of files completed 12:21:31 p.m. #15 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process started at 2x (2,770 KB/s) 12:21:31 p.m. #16 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2661 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 12:21:31 p.m. #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2571 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 12:21:31 p.m. #18 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 21774 Set BUFE: Buffer underrun protection -> ON 12:21:31 p.m. #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2726 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 12:21:31 p.m. #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8892 ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ---- Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050 Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 2.1 (33) Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h) Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW) End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26127F h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB) Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 2FE10 h Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h Media Specific [16..63]: 00 30 00 10 20 40 00 00 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .0...@.....!.... 00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 12:21:52 p.m. #21 SCSI -1135 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1436 SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0, buffer 0x048C0000 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: 0x0C Sense Qual: 0x80 CDB Data: 0x2A 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x20 0x00 0x00 0x00 Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0E 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0C 0x80 12:21:52 p.m. #22 CDR -1135 File Writer.cpp, Line 311 Write error 12:21:52 p.m. #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 12:21:52 p.m. #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 12:21:52 p.m. #25 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2969 EndDAO: Last written address was -1 12:21:52 p.m. #26 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1832 Burn process failed at 2x (2,770 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\ADPU160M.SYS': Ver=v3.60a (Lab01_N(johnstra).010529-2218), size=101888 bytes, created 18/08/2001 5:07:32 a.m. File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.60 (1021), size=25244 bytes, created 10/09/1999 12:06:00 p.m. File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 11/03/2005 5:28:13 p.m. (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 03/08/2004 11:59:44 p.m. (Adapter driver for rec) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) I really would thank any help form you guys
chorchas hi newest firmware is 1.04 get from here http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_result.php?kaj=1&isces not to good, try some better media try burning a little faster, about half the max speed, burning too slow can cause as many errors as burning to fast
Thanks for the advice, after work, I went to Office Depot; I bought a Sony DVD-R and a Memorex DVD-R (same problems as in Samsung). I have seen the 1.04 firmware upgrade from that page before but I haven't tried since the link says it's only for Fujitsu-Siemens drives. When I try to use burn the firmware the program responds with "can't find the drive". I guess it doesn't find the Siemens drive signature os something like it. I'm thinking this might be a problem with WindowsXP and/or Nero. The problems began after I installed Nero 7.X and then returned to Nero 6 cause' the 7.X version sucks. I'm thinking on doing a full backup of my PC this weekend and restore the original Gateway image to get it right. I'll tell you how did it go Thanks again for your help. Chorchas
Hi there... I made a DVD backup using shrink DVD, in the burning process I used a DVD+R and blew up Then, I used nero but with a DVD-R, you won't believe it!!! it worked!!! I was so happy, I thought everything was fine. After I tryed to burn a DVD-ISO disc with Mp3 files on it, or any other common file does not work why is that? I figured that maybe the files were to fragmented or something like it. I made a chache file of all the files to burn, so I have it in one large continous file, but guess what? no luck Any suggestion DVD Gods? Thanks
