DVD writer newbie

Discussion in 'DVD recorders' started by tetsuda, Jan 28, 2006.

  1. tetsuda

    tetsuda Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2006
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    Hi guys,

    I'm still new in burning dvds. I was wondering if you can help me with some of the questions I have in mind.

    - When upgrading firmware versions in a dvd writer, what are the possible impacts it may bring? Does it improve your dvd writers performace? Does it bring new restrictions to burning dvds?

    - My computer is a bit old. Its a 800mhz with 256mb memory. Currenty I can only burn around 1.3-2x. Besides from buying a new pc, what other options can I do to improve my burning speed?

    Thanks ^_^
     
  2. catfreak

    catfreak Active member

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2004
    Messages:
    1,444
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    66
    This forum is for set top recorders ... this shoud be in the DVD±R drives forum ...

    To improve your drive's performance, first I need to know what drive you have ... Is it a 2x, 2.4x, 4x, 8x or a 16x dtive?

    Go to the bottom link in my sig and read 'tips to speed up your burner' that should help if help is possible
     
  3. tetsuda

    tetsuda Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2006
    Messages:
    5
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    11
    Hi catfreak,

    Thanks for the info. My drive speed is 16x. Unfortunately its an LG internal dvd writer. I should have read the forum first before i bought the writer.

    Anyways, I have already set both primary and secondary IDE channel to "DMA if available" but the current transfer mode is only in PIO mode. Am I missing some steps to enable DMA transfer mode? Thanks.
     
    Last edited: Jan 28, 2006
  4. catfreak

    catfreak Active member

    Joined:
    Mar 15, 2004
    Messages:
    1,444
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    66
    http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/storage/IDE-DMA.mspx
     

Share This Page