I know I need to update Nero but please look at my last completed burn log and let me know if you see something out of line... I noticed that my two hard drives have the DMA turned off and when I look them up under my device manager they fall under SCSI and RAID controllers under Nvidea nForce4 Serial ATA Raid Cobtroller. I looked under the settings to switch from the "let bios select transfer mode" to enable DMA but am only presented with two other options and one of them is PIO mode. There is no DMA mode available. Is this normal? Is my hard drive going to have anything to do with my slow burning problem in Nero? It used to burn so fast but now it just burns slow. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Sodotch33 LOG*********************** Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 11/2/2004 1:54:32 PM NT-SPTI used Nero API version: 7.0.0.0 Using interface version: 6.6.0.12 Installed in: C:\Program Files\Nero\Nero 7\Core\ Application: Ahead\Nero Recode Recorder: <PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A> Version: 1.01 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.0.0.0 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ? Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1 Drive is autodetected - recorder class: === Scsi-Device-Map === CdRomPeripheral : PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8487B atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG HD160JJ/P nvatabus Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off DiskPeripheral : WDC WD4000KD-00NAB0 nvatabus Port 3 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A E: CDRom0 HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8487B F: CDRom1 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte ShowDrvBufStat : 0 BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 2045MB (2094556kB) Free physical memory: 1373MB (1406624kB) Memory in use : 32 Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 21.4.2006 NeroAPI 12:33:42 PM #1 Phase 112 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 DVD-Video files reallocation started 12:33:42 PM #2 Phase 114 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified) 12:33:42 PM #3 Phase 111 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 DVD-Video files sorted 12:33:42 PM #4 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 525 ReadBuffer-Pipe got 262144KB of Memory 12:33:42 PM #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 124 Reader running 12:33:42 PM #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 113 Writer E: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A running 12:33:42 PM #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:33:42 PM #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File Geniso.cpp, Line 3304 First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000) 12:33:42 PM #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3301 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 12:33:43 PM #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 277 Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB) Last address to be written: 2283471 (507:26.21, 4459MB) 12:33:43 PM #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 289 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 12:33:43 PM #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2568 Recorder: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A, Media type: DVD-R Disc Manufacturer: CMC MA - G. AE1 Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193 12:33:43 PM #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 456 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= 12:33:43 PM #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 846 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 () 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 2283472 (2283472) = #2283472/507:26.22 relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2283472 blocks [E: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A] -------------------------------------------------------------- 12:33:43 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1058 Prepare recorder [E: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 4676550656, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== __Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 2283472 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0x00 12:33:43 PM #16 Text 0 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 34 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 12:33:43 PM #17 Phase 24 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Caching of files started 12:33:43 PM #18 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4129 Cache writing successful. 12:33:43 PM #19 Phase 25 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Caching of files completed 12:33:43 PM #20 Phase 36 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Burn process started at 8x (11,080 KB/s) 12:33:43 PM #21 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2669 Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 12:33:43 PM #22 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2469 Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode 12:33:43 PM #23 Text 0 File MMC.cpp, Line 21541 Set BUFE: BURN-Proof -> ON 12:33:43 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2624 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 12:33:43 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8385 ---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ---- Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050 Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 2.0x (5), Extended Part Version: 2.1 (33) Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Rate: <not specified> (F h) Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW) End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26127F h End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h (LBN: FFFD0000 h, 4193920 MB) Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 0 h Start sector number of the next Border-In: 0 h Media Specific [16..63]: 00 30 00 10 20 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .0.........!.... 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................ 12:33:48 PM #26 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1195 12:33:48.187 - E: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A : Queue again later 12:34:02 PM #27 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1195 12:34:02.250 - E: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A : Queue again later 12:45:57 PM #28 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116 <E: PLEXTOR DVDR PX-760A> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2283472 (22D7D0h), length 0 blocks 12:45:57 PM #29 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 228 all writers idle, stopping conversion 12:45:57 PM #30 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2866 EndDAO: Last written address was 2283471 12:46:21 PM #31 Phase 37 File APIProgress.cpp, Line 278 Burn process completed successfully at 8x (11,080 KB/s) Existing drivers: File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=7.0.0.162 , size=24576 bytes, created 1/27/2004 2:32:00 PM Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) 12:46:24 File burn_dvdfiles.cpp, Line 301 Compile DVD: exit
This first version of Nero7 was buggy, I would recommend you uninstall it, run this clean tool to remove all traces http://ww2.nero.com/nero7/enu/Nero7_CleanTool.html and then re install this version http://www.nero.com/nero7/enu/nero7-up.php These are horrible discs, I would try some Verbatim or Sony that are made in japan Also slow burn to 4X....do not multitask while burning and turn off all unnecessary progs including spyware Your burner firmware is 1 version behind, update from here http://plextor.jp/download/firmware/px760_102.exe
Thanks Gwendolin for the help. I was still wondering about my hard drives having DMA off. Would this have anything to do with my slow burns with Nero and my plextor? About the discs, I have made so many burns with this type of disc and have never had a problem with it playing on any of my dvd players. I do use verbatim's when doing some double layer burning but the memorex brand seems to work fine for some single layer burning. Your input is greatly appreciated. Sodotch33
At the moment your memorex are working but no doubt it wont be long before they live up to their bad reputation and start causing problems, heres some reading for you http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/262544
I guess that's why I'm a Newbie...thank you for all the insight! I actually thought I was using pretty good media compared to those big store brand named dvd spindles. I sure was wrong. I still wanted to know your opinion on my burned log and about my hard drives having the DMA turned off. Please let me know & thank you for all the info. Sodotch33
