nec 2500a - not being recognised correctly, only 2x available

Hi,

Just got nec 2500a delivered today to replace my pioneer a03. Trouble is that whichever burning software i use I only have the option to burn at 2x. i have tried nero 6 and recordnow. Both do the same. i have tried both the stock and rpc1/riplock firmwares with no joy. Any help or advice as to why this might be happening would be much appreciated.

Cheers

 

should have said i am on xp and dma is enabled

 

Sounds like the media, try a different make of disc.
Ive used Arita +R 4X Id code Ricoh JPNR01.
These burn at 6x perfect burns every time.
Hope this helps.

 

would the software remove all other options from the speed drop down box f the media wasnt up to it?

 

dude you rock! I had no idea that the software would do that! just looked out a 4x disc, popped it in and there is the 4x option in the drop down. Thank you very much! just wish i hadnt wasted HOURS messing about wi firmware and other software! aggghhhhhh