http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/search.asp?param=firmware&st=kw This is the link that it takes me to I don't know it helps but it gives me different types of firmware updates I just don't know which to use.
Yes when i go to update firmware I get a pop up that say my current is 1.00. Then it takes my to a firmware site that says my search string for HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA H21N cannot be found???????
before you update your firmware you might find succes with reinstalling the burners drivers note: sry i haven't read the hole thread if i have been repeating stuff then im sorry! also while in the device manger write down the name of your drive, and post it for us! -tripplite
HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GSA H21N the name of the drive. Aslo, you don't need to boot in safe mode. Once windows starts, should reinstall the drivers automatically.
hi most up to date firmware is B109 get it from here...about half way down the page http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?category=4&manufactor=16
Hi gurnard, I did find that, however, that firmware is for DEll OEM drives,with original A1** firmware. The OP has a gateway, the firmware is 1.0. Can it be cross-flashed?
I uninstalled the drive and restarted the computer but i had no luck it still does the same thing. What would be a better kind of disk to use?
Try removing the lower and upper filters; follow the link below , just go to Step 3: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...uct=3377275&docname=c00817052#bph07146_filter Then reboot the PC. Actually, you can follow all steps( already done step 1)
@ cyprusrom didn't read the thread properly....like you can't find anything else anywhere (Gateway and Dell are rubbish for firmware) don't know
I dug around in the rpc1.org forum and it seems that it cannot be cross flashed. At least not without a patch or something.
I uninstalled everything and reinstalled them. When I tried to burn it gave me this message: DVD Decrypter DeviceIOContol(FSCTL_Lock_Volume)failed Device[1:0:0]HL-DT-ST-DVD+RW GSA H21N 1.00 Unable to unlock Volume for exclussive access Reason: access Denied Thats the message it gave me if it helps.
It seems that a different application is using the drive. Try this fix: http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/344240 I would also suggest you install ImgBurn instead and use it for burning .
sry~haven't read everything have you tried checking the physical aspects of the drive? like the ata cable (or sata) and the 3 pin power connection? do you have another drive handy? you may want to swap a new drive in and see what happens! or swap the drive into a another comp and see what happens! btw drives are dirt cheap ebay brand new light scribe, dl-dvd burner and of course SATA, will be under 40, ATA drive well under 20 bucks!
i don't know what the ata cable or 3 pin connection is(I know i'm ignorant)but I guess that I will have to buy another drive and hopefully that will work
for future knowledge ATA- (also called IDE) is that long gray cable that plugs into the drive, it's the data transfer cable (computer to drive) SATA- its a thin red cord found on recent computer, its faster then ATA and i guess you could call it the new version 3 pin connection- a power connector that goes from your PSU to your drive to power it up -tripplite
I searched...can't find an answer...hope I'm not off topic..but. My NEC ND2500A won't burn 16X disks. It needs the later firmware. I downloaded. However, the readme scares my limited automation skills. Is flashing the new firmware something I can do without messing up the burner? Is there an easy way? Thanks.
Flashing your drive is not hard. Just follow the directions to a tee. Make sure you've got the the right updated firmware. Close all the other programs running and take any discs out of the drive(s). Make sure there is going to be power for a minute or so. Don't do this in a storm! I remember my first time, I was reluctant but it worked fine. LOL
