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Magic
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18. April 2006 @ 14:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi Guys. I've read alot of people with similar problems to me regarding fluctuating buffer levels and slow burn time.

I've feel like i've done the usual. i.e : http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/260038

I'm still getting the problem though. DMA is on for all my devices yet lately its taking 40 minutes to burn a dvd whereas it used to be 15-20 mins.

Am I missing something really obvious? I even tried a system restore to an earlier date but it failed (didn't let me restore to an earlier date.)

Help would be appriciated thanks!
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Magic
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18. April 2006 @ 15:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
For the Record here is my Nero Log:
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Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: -
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.68, size=160016 bytes, created 28/07/2004 16:51:12
Nero version: 6.6.0.1
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B>Version: DL10 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.1
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : via Inquiry data (1) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
Connected to MMC as unknown drive with class-nr : 1
Drive is autodetected - recorder class: Std. MMC recorder
CD-ROM: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B>Version: DL10 - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.1
Adapter driver: <atapi> HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST320410A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6E040L0 atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167 E: CDRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 1023MB (1048048kB)
Free physical memory: 578MB (592512kB)
Memory in use : 43 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

18.4.2006
UDF/ISO compilation
22:38:39 #1 Phase 112 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
DVD-Video files reallocation started

22:38:39 #2 Phase 114 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
DVD-Video files reallocation completed (no file modified)

22:38:39 #3 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6165
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : TRUE
Multisession : FALSE
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet :FALSE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : FALSE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

22:38:39 #4 Phase 111 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
DVD-Video files sorted

22:38:40 #5 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 127
Reader running

22:38:40 #6 Text 0 File Writer.cpp, Line 122
Writer HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B running

22:38:40 #7 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

22:38:40 #8 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3286
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

22:38:40 #9 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3117
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

22:38:40 #10 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 256
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 2286127 (508:01.52, 4465MB)

22:38:40 #11 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 268
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

22:38:40 #12 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2309
Recorder: HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B, Media type: DVD+R
Disc Manufacturer ID: RITEK, Media Type ID: R03, Product revision number: 2
Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 3

22:38:40 #13 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 430
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

22:38:40 #14 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 844
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 ()
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2286128 (2286128) = #2286128/508:1.53
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/ required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2286128 blocks [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B]
--------------------------------------------------------------

22:38:40 #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1047
Prepare recorder [HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B] 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 4681990144, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
2286128 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

22:38:40 #16 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Caching of files started

22:38:40 #17 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4003
Cache writing successful.

22:38:40 #18 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Caching of files completed

22:38:40 #19 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Burn process started at 4x (5,540 KB/s)

22:38:40 #20 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2497
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

22:38:40 #21 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8281
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD+R (10), Part Version: 1
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: 26053F h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h
Extended Information indicators: 3 h
Disc Manufacturer ID: RITEK...
Media type ID: R03
Product revision number: 2
Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 56
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 00 03 52 49 54 45 4B - 00 00 00 52 30 33 02 38 ...RITEK...R03.8
23 54 37 20 00 5D 6C 00 - B2 67 15 15 0B 0B 08 08 #T7..]l..g......
01 19 1B 0C 0C 0C 0D 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

22:38:40 #22 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1711
Set remaining time: 14:17,672 (857672ms) -> OK

22:38:40 #23 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 632
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

23:08:30 #24 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 116
<HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B> start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2286128 (22E230h), lenght 0 blocks

23:08:30 #25 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 229
all writers idle, stopping conversion

23:08:53 #26 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1711
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

23:08:53 #27 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1711
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

23:08:53 #28 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1853
Burn process completed successfully at 4x (5,540 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.01a, size=20368 bytes, created 08/01/2006 21:14:30 (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 04/08/2004 01:05:44 (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)

====== *** Nero-Burning Rom, History File *** ======
cheers guys
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18. April 2006 @ 18:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Quote:
Recorder: <HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GSA-4167B>Version: DL10
Your firmware is way behind, latest is DL13, update from here
http://lgodd.lge.com/fwdrv/DVD-WRITER/GSA4167DL13.exe
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Nero version: 6.6.0.1
I would also update to this version of Nero, from either link

http://httpdl2.usw.nero.com/Nero-6.6.0.18.exe

http://httpdl1.usw.nero.com/Nero-6.6.0.18.exe

BTW thats not too long to burn


Make these alterations and see how it goes



guide by ScubaPete http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/tutorial007.html Nero guide by alkohol http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/Guides/alkohol_guide3.html

New RipIt4Me + DVD Shrink + ImgBurn guid <==== Rip any DVDs http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/422740 Guides by bbmayo..... http://webpages.charter.net/bacitup/

This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 18. April 2006 @ 18:58

Magic
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18. April 2006 @ 22:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks for the reply gwendolin. I did the updates as suggested. Unfortunately the problem remains. Still getting massive fluctuations in buffer levels and increased burning time.

One thing that is bothering me now, is when the autorun activates when I but a blank CD in. The pop up gives me no option:



Also, if you notice. It says CD-Drive now instead of DVD-RAM Drive?
Magic
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19. April 2006 @ 03:09 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sorry to be a pain. This problem is really getting to me.... :(

I've read some comments where people have mentioned 'uninstalling the IDE controllers so the windows default ones are used'. Is it therefore ok to uninstall these controllers marked in red below? Is that what the comments mean?

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Magic
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20. April 2006 @ 08:48 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Bump. Still having problems. Anyone with anything for me to go on?
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