I just went out and bought a new batch of Verbatim DVD+Rs and tried burning a DVD but I've tried 5 different DVDs and I get the same errors. There MUST be something wrong with the burner since I had the exact same problem with an entire box of Fuji DVDs a couple months back. Is it even possible to have 2 ENTIRE 50 packs of DVDs from two seperate companies have the same problems? Could the settings have changed when I updated my Drivers firmware or re0installed the ASPI levels? How can I check, and what do I look to switch? Here's the error I got when i tried again: (I've tried 10 different disks and 4 different ISO files and I get the same thing. I 22:16:51 ImgBurn Version 1.3.0.0 started! I 22:16:51 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2) I 22:16:51 Initialising SPTI... I 22:16:51 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 22:16:51 Found 1 DVD+RW! I 22:17:07 Operation Started! I 22:17:07 Source File: E:\TAMARA.ISO I 22:17:07 Source File Sectors: 1,977,416 (MODE1/2048) I 22:17:07 Source File Size: 4,049,747,968 bytes I 22:17:07 Source File Volume Identifier: TAMARA I 22:17:07 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink I 22:17:07 Source File UDF Revision: 1.02 I 22:17:07 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N 1.19 (D (ATA) I 22:17:07 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x) I 22:17:07 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104 I 22:17:07 Write Mode: DVD I 22:17:07 Write Type: DAO I 22:17:07 Write Speed: 2.4x I 22:17:07 Link Size: Auto I 22:17:07 Test Mode: No I 22:17:07 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 22:17:07 Filling Buffer... I 22:17:08 Writing LeadIn... W 22:17:14 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:14 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 22:17:20 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:20 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 22:17:26 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:26 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 22:17:33 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:33 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 22:17:39 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:39 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 22:17:45 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:45 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 22:17:51 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:51 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 22:17:57 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:17:57 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 22:18:03 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:03 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 22:18:09 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:09 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 22:18:15 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:15 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 22:18:21 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:21 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 22:18:27 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:27 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 22:18:33 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:33 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 22:18:39 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:39 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 22:18:45 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:45 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 22:18:51 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:51 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 22:18:57 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:18:57 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 22:19:03 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:19:03 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 22:19:09 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) W 22:19:09 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 22:19:16 Retry Failed - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) E 22:19:19 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Unknown (Write Error) (0x0C, 0x80) I 22:19:19 Synchronising Cache... I 22:19:20 Closing Track... I 22:19:21 Finalising Disc... E 22:19:22 Failed to Write Image! E 22:19:22 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:02:14 I 22:19:22 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A EDIT: Here's the info from the imgburn main screen: HL-DT-ST DVD+RW GCA-4040N 1.19 (ATA) Current Profile: DVD+R Disc Information: Status: Empty Erasable: No Free Sectors: 2,295,104 Free Space: 4,700,372,992 bytes Free Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Disc ID: MCC-004-00 Book Type: DVD+R Part Version: 1 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 1 Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP) Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 2,491,711 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0
Nero has a better burn log. Download and install the Nero 7 trial and do a burn, and then post the log in the Nero section. If you don't know where the log is, just ask Creaky. Or ask in the Nero section.
hi all yeah seems odd? i would from what you say look at the drive re the firmware you say recently upgraded and the aspi layer can you burn cdr's? do dvd originals play ok? you can check aspi from the adaptec folder, or search this on your pc - aspichk.exe and run it
Nero logs are stored here: Nero 6 can be found at: program files>ahead>Nero>NeroHistory.txt Nero 7 can be found at: program files>Nero>Nero 7>Core>NeroHistory.txt
I'm downloading the NEro trial now to see if that helps. (It's going to be a while- damn dialup!) I checked the aspi layers last night and they are still ok. I have burned about a dozen dvds since the firmware upgrade, so I'm at a loss. I think I'm just going to return the dvds and see if it was just a bad batch. (Knowing my luck lately, it wouldn't surprise me if I'm the one lucky enough to get two bad batches in my last three purchases. I will try burning a CDR right now since there are a couple I need to burn this weekend anyway. I'll post back after trying to burn the CD and then again IF the Nero download ever finishes.
Well, the CDs aren't burning right either now. I gets to the writing process and the drive starts making weird clicking noises (similiar to the noises it makes trying to read a scratched DVD) and then after a couple minutes it says it cannot complete the CD writing process. What do you guys think of this, it was suggested on the imgburn forum- is it worth a try? You don´t need ASPI. Take my word for it. ASPI is old and redundant. Your problem may be a corrupt SPTI driver. Download the CloneDVD demo (which installs the ElbyCDIO driver) and change the interface used in the ImgBurn settings from SPTI to ElbyCDIO and see how you go. Grab CloneDVD from here: http://www.elby.de/products/clone_dvd/index.html
you say you're using Verbatim DVD+Rs....are they 8x? I can't imagine you buying 4x media.... aren't they all out of that? I noticed in your log: [bold]I 22:17:07 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: MCC-004-00) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)[/bold] If you bought 8x media and it's only reading the speeds up to 4x then it might be a firmware problem.
and here is the Beta Firmware update to B107: http://tdb.rpc1.org/#GWA4040N you're drive is a little on the old side.... maybe it's time for a new one? I realize now that your drive can only burn up to 4x.
I already tried using the 1.19 upgrade shown on the Dangerous Bros. page....is that the one you wanted me to try? As for the firmware page, my laptop is an HP, so that one won't work right? The Verbatim disks are 16X, but I have Imgburn set to burn at 2.4. Ihoe, I looked into update the drive, but I was told that the drive in not exchangeable in my laptop (HP 5070us) so I'm stuck with this one unless I get an external. Is there a way to "go back" to the older firmware I had before the moron on HP told me to upgrade the firmware to fix my problem with the ASPI layers even though I told him my ASPI layers were gone? What about CD-ROM Tool SPTI 11.26.02 at http://www.majorgeeks.com/CD-ROM_Tool_SPTI_d2801.htm ? Someone on the other forum suggest using CloneDVD because of it's SPTI. Is this the same thing? Is there a way to check my SPTI?
I don't know the answer to your question but what about the C111 beta firmware update by Danerous Brothers? it might be worth a try. and you can always try the trial version of AnyDVD and CloneDVD2. The trial version lets you use it for free for 15days! If it works for you then do it: WWW.slysoft.com use both at the same time.
I'll try that firmware- nothing else to try I guess. I jsut tried using CloneDVD and I get the same problem saying there is an error, probably due to bad media.
Read on another thread about someone having trouble that they shoud try "crossflashing" their firmware with liteon firmware to fix the problem. He did it and it worked. Would it work for my drive?
Only if you know for sure your drive is a particular rebadged lite-on. It has to have the same hardware and chipset. The guy at HP was wrong. XP doesn't use the ASPI interface. The only time it shows up is when a particular app carries its own, such as Nero. Flashing your system with firmware not approved for your drive can cause problems as well. Old drives that aren't being updated can be a problem. Your sources didn't sound like factory approved firmware. Not sure exactly what happened, but it sounds like your drive has headed south. As IHoe suggested, it may be time for that external drive, if you can't find a replacement.
Now it gets weird- I had an older CD I had a few pictures on so I put that it and tried using DeepBurn. I hit the wrong folder in My Documents, but anyway, it was able to burn the Word, Excel, and BMP images in that folder. So I tried burning pictures, but got a HARDWARE ERROR: TRACK FOLLOWING ERROR. When I tried burning and ISO image onto DVD I got MEDIA ERROR: (12,128). How could it burn files, but not ISOs and pictures?
brobear, Here's the link for the firmware that I got from the HP customer service rep. Is it wrong? http://www.americal.com/firmware_updates/HP119.zip
The site claims they're the official versions. Since the HP rep sent you to the site, things appear to be legit. That just confirms what IHoe was saying, sounds like a bad drive, especially with those chattering sounds. The only other explanation would be serious corruption of the OS. Have you had problems with anything else not working properly?
