Can anyone help me. I have recently part built a 'barebones' computer supplied from Novatech: Foxconn P9657AA mobo Intel Core 2 duo E6300 processor westernDigital Sata 2 250GB hard drive Sony AW-G170A-B2 DVD writer and SamsungSH-S182D writer I have had problems burning DVD +RW's (Tried several DatawriteClassic and Ricoh 4x discs) but am able to use DVD-RAM (Panasonic), DVD-RW(Verbatim), DVD R(Verbatim), CD R and CDRW Software used : Windows XP Pro SP2 Nero 7 I have identical problems BOTH DVD writers : Nero displays an error formatting the discs at the beginning of the process. I have tried adjusting everything within the Nero software I van think of to no avail. I do not understand why Device manager lists both drives as SCSI devices despite them being IDE and connected to IDE port on the motherboard. I do not know whether this is relevant to my DVD +RW writing problem. I originally had just the Sony drive but got the Samsung as well in case there was problem with Sony. If anyone could give me some advice I would be really grateful! Just noticed that in device manager I have: JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller version 1.6.0.1 (this is listed under SCSI and RAID controllers) When I delve deeper into driver file details it says: File version:5.0.3790.1 I have heard that this controller can cause problems. Any advice? Thanks
have you tried consulting the foxconn website or the place you bought it some online retailers have user reviews and various probs get solutions there as well. I would only add that maybe your dmi isn't activate on the drives or you have a faulty board here are some helpful links http://www.foxconnchannel.com/service/FAQList.aspx http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813186102 you could also run a diagnostic test at pcpitstop.com see if it reveals any info that will be helpful sounds like a hardware issue or motherboard setting needs tweaking or defect.
