Can't burn any DVDs with Nero 7 (power calibration error)

Sorry Benelot, i forgot about this thread.
I looked for an older version of firmware, and this site looks like it has some of the stuff thats newer than your version, but not the newest 1.93. So, if you can get 1.90 or any of the others listed to take, you should be able to get 1.93 to take next. Worth a try at least:
older firmware
http://etna.rpc1.org/nec/index.html
Just make sure you select one for the NEC DVD+RW ND-1100A.
Here is a direct link to 1.90 firmware for that drive
http://www.opendrivers.com/freedownload/214399/nec-nd-1100a-dvd+rw-firmware-1.90-1.91-download.html

and here is the latest update if you get the older stuff to take:
http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=301

It is also possible to cross flash that drive to ND1300A.
http://www.warp2search.net/esselbach/story.php?id=17396
http://www.justcdr.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=138
Read these articles before you do that:
http://www.cdfreaks.com/news/7181
http://forum.rpc1.org/viewtopic.php?t=14038&start=325

But, id do the cross flash as a last resort.
Here is a list of firmware versions
http://www.herrie.org/oemdrive.html

 

Hi. No problem that you forgot about it.

http://etna.rpc1.org/nec/index.html
I don't know how to use those drivers. On the bottom of the page, it's explained, but i'm pretty noobish in those things... I don't know how to get into DOS Mode, and I do not really understand what I'd have to do if I was in Dos Mode... Can you help me out here?

The other links you gave me do not all work, and if they work, the download stops suddenly. Moreover, it took 20 min to get to 50%, which is surely not normal.

ATM, I can't use my drive, even not to read a disc. Don't know why... I tried to use the flashtool from the site you gave me in normal mode, maybe that's why it isn't working atm.

Btw, is the drive I have atm a good drive? Because if it's not, I'll probably buy a new and better one... This firmware update is starting to get on my nerves because I don't know what to do to get that f*cking drive working again... edit: (this is not against you, I appreciate your help!)

 

Benelot

You state:
"ATM, I can't use my drive, even not to read a disc. Don't know why... I tried to use the flashtool from the site you gave me in normal mode, maybe that's why it isn't working atm."

If the drive isn't toast from trying to flash it, I would try the 1.93 update as I suggested above and see if you can get that drive working again.

 

johnl123 that firmware update does NOT work, that's why I try to find another version, that was released earlier...

 

You're right, I quickly skimmed when I should of read carefully. Either way, based on your statement above, it looks like the drive is toast, so find a nice place in your backyard to bury it and take aabbccdd suggestion, get a better drive.

 

Benelot
That is the problem with finding old firmware links. When you do find them (and that took me awhile) they may be outdated. It sure sounds like that drive is toast. Since you have been using and burning on that drive for over a year, it sounds like it may have crapped out. These things happen, and it is usually better to get a new drive rather than trying to bring an old drive back to life. The good news is burners are cheaper today, and in many cases better.
Some of the best drives are Plextor, and Benq. I havent had much problems with my lite-on or LG drive, but if i were to upgrade, i would go with a Benq or Plextor. I found by looking on various forums that those NEC drives are giving many ppl problems.

 

ok. thx for your help

Is there anything I should be beware of before buying a new dvd burner? How can I see if the burner fits into my tower or If my PC has the right specifications to use it?

 

a new burner will fix it to your PC with no problem there universal and as long as your running at least 512mb of memory and a decent CPU you system should be good to go on a new burner. get one that is compatable with both formats DVD-R and DVD+R which pretty much most are ,Plextor,Lite-ON and BenQ will be the top choices to consider

 

Most tower cases now are made with a couple thumb screws to remove one side panel. Many burners are held in with just a couple of screws and a couple of cables. Pretty easy to do, and as aabbccdd said, they are universal fits. I like to use the internal ones as i have enough cables and wires running around already.
Once the thing is installed, i do a test burn. Then i go check on firmware updates. (they are usually behind a revision or two, right out of the box) After that, its burning time.
Good luck, and post back if you have any problems along the way. Someone will answer, if im not around.

 

I have the same problem, although I only get the error with Nero (7, think it came when I changed from 6 to 7) and with DVD's. I can still burn with alcohol or with clonecd, no problemo, but Nero isn't working anymore.
Updated firmware to version 1.93 (came from 1.80, went over 1.90 (avaible from the fujitsu-siemens site), to 1.93)

Anyone any suggestion?
It is not the media.
It is not the firmware.
Is the drive killed after 3 years of good and intensive service?

 

had same problem sorry new burner required will solve your problem.burning lots of dvds wil eventually burn out your burner.

 

No, you're wrong, I found another solution. I updated the firmware of my drive to a hacked version (from http://www.herrie.org/ ) My nec 1100A has now the firmware of an 1300A and works completely with Nero,....

 

Thanks for your advice Jizmak. I was a little worried when both burners on the machine suddenly failed to work, but disabling that service did the trick.