Hello, I've searched the other threads on illegal disc errors, tried everything but I still can't burn dvds....firmware is updated and have no problems burning on other media but these Imation dvd+rs are giving me trouble. Thanks for any advice - Nero Log: Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 11/2/2004 12:54:32 PM NT-SPTI used Nero Version: 7.0.1.2 Internal Version: 7, 0, 1, 2 Recorder: <PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004> Version: 1.06 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.2 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 8192kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? CD-ROM: <PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 >Version: 1.06 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.2 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : IC25N040ATCS05-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On === CDRom-Device-Map === PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 D: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 511MB (523504kB) Free physical memory: 13MB (13516kB) Memory in use : 97 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 11.12.2005 ISO compilation 5:57:25 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6411 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : FALSE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : FALSE Multisession : FALSE 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 : TRUE Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE 5:57:28 PM #2 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3008 PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 Buffer underrun protection activated 5:57:28 PM #3 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525 ReadBuffer-Pipe got 262144KB of Memory 5:57:28 PM #4 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124 Reader running 5:57:28 PM #5 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113 Writer D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 running 5:57:28 PM #6 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 5:57:28 PM #7 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3302 Turn on Track-At-Once, using DVD media 5:57:28 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 1789892 (397:45.17, 3495MB) 5:57:28 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 291 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 5:57:28 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2578 Recorder: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004, Media type: DVD+R 5:57:28 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 458 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 5:57:28 PM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 847 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 1789893 (1789893) = #1789893/397:45.18 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 1789893 blocks [D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004] -------------------------------------------------------------- 5:57:28 PM #13 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059 Prepare recorder [D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc not fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 3665700864, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 1789893 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 5:57:28 PM #14 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 36 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 5:57:28 PM #15 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files started 5:57:28 PM #16 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4132 Cache writing successful. 5:57:28 PM #17 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files completed 5:57:28 PM #18 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process started at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) 5:57:28 PM #19 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2685 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 5:57:28 PM #20 SPTI -1066 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1066) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xAD 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 04 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0C 00 00 00 00 24 Buffer x04789e00: Len x804 5:57:28 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 666 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: No 5:58:03 PM #22 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0C 00 00 00 00 30 05 Buffer x03400000: Len x10000 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 5:58:03 PM #23 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 302 Illegal disc D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 5:58:03 PM #24 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 5:58:03 PM #25 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 5:58:03 PM #26 SPTI -1066 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1066) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x71 00 05 00 00 00 00 0C 00 00 00 00 24 5:58:03 PM #27 CDR -1066 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Invalid field in command D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 5:58:03 PM #28 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 5:58:03 PM #29 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process failed at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 9/14/2005 8:17:44 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
Can it not? From http://support.ap.dell.com/support/edocs/storage/p53101/en/intro.htm: In any event, I've burned DVD+Rs in the past with this drive.... About the memory....I shut all programs down and monitored taskmanager while burning - the only thing taking up any memory was system idle process. No clue why the log showed so little free. Anything it could be? Any more info I could give to help? Many thanks...
Firmware seems to be up to date, but I doubt it's the latest -- rpc forum doesn't have any updates since April 2004, here http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1681 So, I think you should check with Ricoh or Philips for any latest available firmware. With only 13MB left, you're in a super tough situation here. My usual recommendation is to upgrade/add another 512MB to boost up your CPU. To free up more memory, try this: go to START, RUN and type msconfig, click on STARTUP and disable any unnecessary startup/running programs. Another way is "ctrl+alt+del" and click on Processes, then "End Process" on any programs/applications that you don't really needed in prior to burning. This should have a 3 lines, yep.... firmware is too old to read the media's mid code. Try to search for any available firmware on the net. It should read like the below, taken from a log of mine: Recorder: SONY DVD RW DRU-710A, Media type: DVD+R Disc Manufacturer ID: MCC, Media Type ID: 004, Product revision number: 0 Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 7 Your burner doesn't like the media you're using. Try other high quality media like genuine Taiyo Yuden, Verbatim "Advanced Azo" and Maxell (Hitachi - made in japan). Something is not right while your burner is trying to read the blank media. See above replies for high quality media and try get your firmware update if there is any available. Try to burn at 4X -- that's the best, safest and most recommended speeds.
Dell support says it writes DVD's at 2X. The Nero log says it's writing at 2.4X. I presume that because the drive does not recognize the media, Nero is deciding that 2.4X is ok. Are 2X and 2.4X considered to be the same?
i'll comment on the Imation media - see this link in my signature re the lottery that is Imation - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/232406
Thanks for the thoughts.... Seems my problem is A) bad support for my burner (last firmware update is almost 2 years old) and B) crap media - although I've burned 3/3 discs in another burner with no problems. Is my burner just incompatible with these discs? Anything I can do? I'd be happy even if I was turning out 50% coasters, but these discs won't even start to burn.... Disc info from DVDIdentifier if it helps: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unique Disc Identifier : [DVD+R:MBIPG101-R04-001] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disc & Book Type : [DVD+R] - [Not Available] Manufacturer Name : [Moser Baer India Ltd.] Manufacturer ID : [MBIPG101] Media Type ID : [R04] Product Revision : [001] Blank Disc Capacity : [2,295,104 Sectors = 4.70 GB (4.38 GiB)] Recording Speeds : [1x-2.4x , 4x , 6x-8x] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- [ DVD Identifier V4.2.0 - http://DVD.Identifier.CDfreaks.com ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another nero log: Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 11/2/2004 12:54:32 PM NT-SPTI used Nero Version: 7.0.1.2 Internal Version: 7, 0, 1, 2 (Nero Express) Recorder: <PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004> Version: 1.06 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.2 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 8192kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? CD-ROM: <PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 >Version: 1.06 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.1.2 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === DiskPeripheral : IC25N040ATCS05-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 D: CDRom0 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 511MB (523504kB) Free physical memory: 112MB (115332kB) Memory in use : 77 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 12.12.2005 ISO compilation 4:06:34 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6411 Iso document burn settings ------------------------------------------ Determine maximum speed : TRUE Simulate : FALSE Write : TRUE Finalize CD : TRUE Multisession : FALSE Burning mode : DAO Mode : 1 ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char) 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 4:06:34 PM #2 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525 ReadBuffer-Pipe got 262144KB of Memory 4:06:34 PM #3 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124 Reader running 4:06:34 PM #4 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113 Writer D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 running 4:06:34 PM #5 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3312 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 4:06:34 PM #6 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3302 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 4:06:34 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 279 Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB) Last address to be written: 2191855 (487:04.55, 4280MB) 4:06:34 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 291 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 4:06:34 PM #9 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2578 Recorder: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004, Media type: DVD+R 4:06:34 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 458 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 4:06:34 PM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 847 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2191856 (2191856) = #2191856/487:4.56 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2191856 blocks [D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004] -------------------------------------------------------------- 4:06:34 PM #12 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1059 Prepare recorder [D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004] 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 4488921088, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2191856 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 4:06:34 PM #13 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 36 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 4:06:34 PM #14 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files started 4:06:34 PM #15 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4132 Cache writing successful. 4:06:34 PM #16 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Caching of files completed 4:06:34 PM #17 Phase 28 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Speed measurement started 4:06:34 PM #18 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2685 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 4:09:42 PM #19 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116 <D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2191856 (2171F0h), length 0 blocks 4:09:42 PM #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 4:09:42 PM #21 Phase 29 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1674 Speed measurement completed: 17.9x (24,788 KB/s) 4:09:42 PM #22 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process started at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) 4:09:42 PM #23 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2685 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 4:09:42 PM #24 SPTI -1066 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1066) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xAD 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 04 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0C 00 00 00 00 24 Buffer x04c00e00: Len x804 4:09:42 PM #25 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 666 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 4:10:14 PM #26 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0C 00 00 00 00 30 05 Buffer x04640000: Len x10000 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 4:10:14 PM #27 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 302 Illegal disc D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 4:10:14 PM #28 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 4:10:15 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 222 conversion idle, stopping reader 4:10:15 PM #30 SPTI -1066 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 323 D: CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1066) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x71 00 05 00 00 00 00 0C 00 00 00 00 24 4:10:15 PM #31 Phase 127 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 4:10:15 PM #32 CDR -1066 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Invalid field in command D: PHILIPS DVD+RW SDVD6004 4:10:15 PM #33 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 167 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 4:10:15 PM #34 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1725 Burn process failed at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.02.62a, size=20016 bytes, created 9/14/2005 8:17:44 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K) Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) ----- Don't know why it's still showing so much memory in use....absolutely no other programs are running... Thanks...
- firmware is up to date - http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1681 however it was last updated in Apr 2004, so the firmware is not equipped to recognise all newer media, certainly not the media you're trying to use at the moment. - DMA needs to be ON, fix via this - http://home.comcast.net/~bbmayo/FAQ.htm - you need to close down more programs prior to ALL dvd work/burning to free up more memory - the burner can't recognise that disc properly, here's an example (not the best example as it's CMC discs which are landfill but it's an example) of what it should look like - - ie when the firmware is up to date you will see a 3line paragraph such as in my example. So basically your firmware appears to have been left behind by the manufacturer, which happens sometimes when new drives are produced - see previous comment
