Dear all, i am using a pretty old IOMEGA Super DVD internal dvd writer. I recently bought an imation 16X DVD+R and the max speed detected by my computer was 2.4X. I thought there was a problem with the discs and I exchanged it for SONY 16X DVD+R. Same problem. Using Nero Infotool, supported speed is only 2.5X. When I tried using other older DVD media, such as Daewoo and A1 pro 8X DVD+R, the supported speeds in Infotool do show 8X. My DVD-Writer's max write speed for DVD+R is 12X. The model number on the drive itself is SOHW-1213S. I understand that is LITEON's model number? Iomega using LITEON OEM? The serial number is L1AE270154. Using Nero Infotool, the model shown is IOMEGA DVDRW12448IND-B. Firmware version is TOSB. I thought upgrading the firmware might solve the problem. I downloaded the only firmware available from Iomega's website for internal DVD burners, but the program didnt detect any DVD drive. I tried using LITEON's firmware for SOHW-1213S, but when I run the programme, it says no LITEON Dvd drive match and doesnt run. What do I do? really need help. Thanks in advance.. Oh ya, I tried on my dad's laptop which is quite new, Nero Infotool shows supported speeds up to 8X. Iomega charges US$25 for phone support, which is ridiculous. I'd rather get a new one for $5 more. I'm in Singapore btw. Also, i just burnt the discs at 2.4X, but they cant be read in my xbox media center. It works fine in both my pc and dad's laptop. Any suggestions?
Check that DMA is turned on for the controller - and even if it is, 'uninstall' the controller, reboot and let the system reinstall it. Defragment the hard drive
thanks for the replies...i found a lazier solution. using dvd-r instead of dvd+r. it burns at 4x instead of the 2.4x, and works in my xbox. i dun wanna buy a new dvd burner now as i'm intending to get a laptop within the next few months...thanks for the help though, really appreaciated. now i have 50 blank dvd+rs lying in my drawer...
