i've haven't done firmware before but have done a # of bios flashes, so presuming is about same thing but different device, you have to use artecdhm.exe with g48rv570.hex at the dos prompt
FINALY got round to firguring it out i' now installed the new firmwere so i'let you know how i get on thanks for your help paul
the dvd rom worked fine yesterday but tonight it's gone back to freezeing the pc using the same disks as yesterday.if i put in an original and play it for a few seconds and then put in a dvd r- in the same drive striaght away it will play it .but if i put the dvd r- in first it freezes. it also says when playing the dvd r- that the drive is a cd-rom drive.now it refuses to play full stop. any ideas? cheers paul
device manager is clear i removed all spywere and virus scan was ok i'll leave it overnight and see what happens tomorrow thanks paul
no its still the same could it be something in the bios? or codecs? i downloaded k-lite codec pack but thats not made a differnce
rma drive to be replaced with another brand just in case bad batch??? if take computer to store to be fixed put a small mark on drive so that you know they have changed drive
i'm thinking of putting another writer in it's place i'm thinking of doing it my self is it just a straight swap or do i have to change any power cables/ide cables? i'm also thinking of replacing it with a nec 3500a or can you recomened one?.also the dvd rom drive i had replaced (sony) with this one did exactly the same is it just bad luck? or do you think theres a fault on the mother board or somewere else? cheers paul
1. straight swap but make certain jumper is in same position 2. pioneer 108d 16X is supposedly good or try the LG 4160B 16x (Super Multi Format) 3. have you tried changing cables, if have & still problem than possible board/bios problem. check on your bios for version & date than check manufacturer for newer update. post result
i'll check the manufacter for bios up date i may try changing the cable i'm not sure yet i'll let you know what i decide thanks again for your help and have a good xmas and new year paul
i've checked bios for updates but theres none i think i'm going to get the pioneer 108d 16x you recommended do you know of a good site in the uk to purchese it from? and is it good for writing the datawrite yellow v2 x4 g4 r- discs as i have 600! of them cheers paul
i'm in canada. as for your discs might work but go thru the different dvd threads & see what people say about those discs & pioneer. also check pioneer site to see if there is a compatibility chart or a faq page
I have had similar problems with my dvd-rom. After backing up files, my dvd-rom wont read them (dvd-r). It will, however, read anything else. I have DVDRegion Free installed and when it promts me to enable DMA(Direct Memory Access) I select "ok" then it advises me to reboot before DMA will be enabled, however, PC fails to reboot. Could this be the problem regarding DVD-R playback ? I would be very grateful for any help.
