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problems writing DVDs
I am having problems with my dvd writer. I use NERO Burning ROM to write DVDs. During writing, the "Used Read Buffer" level jumps about between 20% and 100%, sometimes even going all the way down to zero. Also, the "Buffer Level" (which I think is the hardware buffer) jumps about between 89% and 95%, sometimes going down further (but not often). Since this started, I have replaced my DVD writer but it is still happening. All this happens even when no other programs are running. Please help!
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Also, the DVD writer I had when it first started was LG GSA-4163B. Then I bought a LG GSA-4167B. Thanks for your help.
how much memory do you have in the machine and what is the processor speed?
how are your drives installed?
example (this is the best configuration):
hdd = master on primary IDE channel
DVD = master on secondary IDE channel
??????
Lastly, you replaced the drive with a more current burner...due to the same problem? please clarify. If so, when the first drive had the problem...was there some other application installed at the time?
how are your drives installed?
example (this is the best configuration):
hdd = master on primary IDE channel
DVD = master on secondary IDE channel
??????
Lastly, you replaced the drive with a more current burner...due to the same problem? please clarify. If so, when the first drive had the problem...was there some other application installed at the time?
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512MB Ram
P4 2.4Ghz Celeron
PRIMARY IDE = HD
SECONDARY IDE = DVD DRIVE
FDD = FLOPPY
The problem started when I had already had the first DVD writer for a while. I assumed it was a defect with the DVD writer so bought a new one but the problem is still happening.
P4 2.4Ghz Celeron
PRIMARY IDE = HD
SECONDARY IDE = DVD DRIVE
FDD = FLOPPY
The problem started when I had already had the first DVD writer for a while. I assumed it was a defect with the DVD writer so bought a new one but the problem is still happening.
apply Callandor's comment to burn at a lower speed.
Other things to consider is updating your motherboard's BIOS and chipset drivers
Other things to consider is updating your motherboard's BIOS and chipset drivers
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The problem happens at both 16x and 8x. Don't know about 4x but that's not fast enough for me anyway. How would I go about updating the BIOS?
"Don't know about 4x but that's not fast enough for me anyway"
It's not a matter how fast for you....it's a matter if you can actually burn a 100% good working copy. Burn a test at the slowest rate. If you can at least do that, we can rule out the software. Should this be the case, then you need to replace your drive once again (if you need that peak performance) with something like a Pioneer DVD burner.
Before we consider the BIOS..apply my above statement.
in the meantime, dig up the motherboard maker & model number.
It's not a matter how fast for you....it's a matter if you can actually burn a 100% good working copy. Burn a test at the slowest rate. If you can at least do that, we can rule out the software. Should this be the case, then you need to replace your drive once again (if you need that peak performance) with something like a Pioneer DVD burner.
Before we consider the BIOS..apply my above statement.
in the meantime, dig up the motherboard maker & model number.
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Thanks for the help every one but it's sorted now. Just had to update the firmware on the drive.
cool. thank you!
thanks too!
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