|
PMA Update Failure
|
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 04:14 |
Link to this message
|
|
So I am wondering if anyone is having the same problem as me and if anyone knows how to fix it. When I try to backup a dvd of mine, dvd shrink does everything fine until the burning process. Once it starts trying to write the lead-in, the status box shows that there was a PMA UPDATE FAILURE. What does this mean and how can it be fix? Due to this, I am unable to backup my movies.
Also, is DVD Shrink compatible with the updated version of Nero?
Thanks for the help!
|
|
Advertisement
|
  |
|
|
Moderator
1 product review
|
18. January 2006 @ 05:04 |
Link to this message
|
Make sure that your firmware is current.
And yes the new Nero is compatible with DVD Shrink.
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 05:10 |
Link to this message
|
|
Also, that you are using good media like Sony, Verbatim, Maxell, Fuji or Taiyo Yuden and burning at a reasonable speed like 4x it makes for less errors.
|
|
Car.Mike
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 05:12 |
Link to this message
|
|
gagger84 ,
Are you using a Nvidia chipset? If you Google " PMA Update Failure" the vast majority of people that got that message was because of that chipset. Just read the threads as you will have to uninstall some of the chipsets
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 06:06 |
Link to this message
|
|
I run off an ATI graphics card, not Nvidia and also how do I check if my firmware is current? Thanks for you help.
|
Moderator
1 product review
|
18. January 2006 @ 06:09 |
Link to this message
|
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 06:10 |
Link to this message
|
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 06:11 |
Link to this message
|
|
Lol, to quick LOCOENG for me.
|
Moderator
1 product review
|
18. January 2006 @ 06:43 |
Link to this message
|
|
LOL
gotcha!!! but you at least told him how to find what he already has...
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 07:53 |
Link to this message
|
|
To just clear things up, I am looking for the firmware for my LG DVD-RAM drive correct? Also, is memorex a good media to use? I just started having these problems and I have always used memorex... but thanks a lot for the help, it will be very useful!
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 08:03 |
Link to this message
|
Here is what you are looking for
Meomorex is not the best of media, it is inconsistent. You may get some good burns, but others will fail. Better to buy the good brands such as Sony, Verbatim, Maxell, or Fuji. There are always sales and you can get them cheap. BestBuy and Staples have Sony on sale right now you can pick up 50 for 15.00.
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 14:47 |
Link to this message
|
So I went to this site (http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_all.php) to find out the newest firmware for my drive, but I am unsure what one to pick. I just came to realize that my firmware is very old so do I have to pick the next in line or can I pick the newest one? Thanks again!
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:07 |
Link to this message
|
|
If possible it is always best to use the newest version fw, unless there is something specific that says you have to have another ver installed first you should be able to use the latest.
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:14 |
Link to this message
|
|
What do I have to know when installing new firmware... also for my LG DVDRAM drive, the LG site only has firmware up to A105 well the site that I was given had it up to A106, what one should I pick?
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:16 |
Link to this message
|
|
Always go with the mfr if they offer updates, it is the best policy.
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:19 |
Link to this message
|
|
alright, thank you! I'll give it a shot!
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:21 |
Link to this message
|
|
Good luck, hope this works for you and resolves your problem :)
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:26 |
Link to this message
|
|
Do you know what this means:
Connect the drive to the secondary IDE channel as a master drive with
no other devices connected to that channel. Also disconnect any other optical
drives connected to the computer. Start Windows and verify it can
recognize the drive.
|
Senior Member
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:32 |
Link to this message
|
|
Easy enough unhook all drives from the secondary ide cable. Leave te hard drives hooked to the primary ide cable. Then hook the burner up as a master on the secondary ide cable with no other drives set as a slave on the cable or the master cable.
epox mobo EP-9NPAJ
amd 3700+ san diego core oc to 2.50
antec true power 430 watt dual +12 volt rails @ 18 amps each
bfg geforce 6800 gt oc edition
dragon case
2 x 512 DUAL CHANNEL ELIXOR RAM
Ibm P260 dvi & vga 21 inch crt monitor 1600 x 1200 @ 85 htz Oh yeah!!
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:37 |
Link to this message
|
|
So in other words, I have to make the drive I'm upgrading the master drive correct? How do I do that? Do I have to do anything with my cd-rom drive? I mean both of my drives have been install for sometime so how do I know what one is the master or slave? I'm a bit confused... sorry
|
AfterDawn Addict
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:41 |
Link to this message
|
Look back in your Nero Info Tool in the Configuration Tab it will tell you your setup.
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:44 |
Link to this message
|
|
Well the one Im updating appears to be the master so do I have to do anything with the other drive or is it ok that I install the firmware?
|
Senior Member
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:50 |
Link to this message
|
|
If the directions said no other drives then disconnect the rom that is on the secondayr ide cable and let the burner ba all by itself on the secondary cable.:>
epox mobo EP-9NPAJ
amd 3700+ san diego core oc to 2.50
antec true power 430 watt dual +12 volt rails @ 18 amps each
bfg geforce 6800 gt oc edition
dragon case
2 x 512 DUAL CHANNEL ELIXOR RAM
Ibm P260 dvi & vga 21 inch crt monitor 1600 x 1200 @ 85 htz Oh yeah!!
|
|
gagger84
Newbie
|
18. January 2006 @ 15:52 |
Link to this message
|
|
Can I just unhook the other drive? Or do I have to shutdown and do it? Also, when I hook it back up can I just plug it back in and be good to go? Thanks.
|
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
Senior Member
|
18. January 2006 @ 17:48 |
Link to this message
|
|
Yes of course shut down before disconnecting the rom unless ya like a crispy well done drive..lol! Then just plug it back when done. There is no need to disconnect the ide cable as long as power is disconnected from the second.
epox mobo EP-9NPAJ
amd 3700+ san diego core oc to 2.50
antec true power 430 watt dual +12 volt rails @ 18 amps each
bfg geforce 6800 gt oc edition
dragon case
2 x 512 DUAL CHANNEL ELIXOR RAM
Ibm P260 dvi & vga 21 inch crt monitor 1600 x 1200 @ 85 htz Oh yeah!!
|
