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Dunsky
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_ 		25. June 2006 @ 13:29 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My computer keeps converting to PIO mode (rather than Ultra DMA)and it slows the heck out of my burn/decrypt speeds...

I've been told certain kinds of media can trigger it, but it is a relatively recent nuisance and I've always used the same media.

I know if I unistall and reinstall my Primary IDE it will go back, but not for very long. Is there a permanent fix to this annoying problem? thanks
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Saltgrass
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_ 		25. June 2006 @ 13:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Well, you might try reinstalling your IDE drivers. Maybe there is an update for your motherboard.

There is a setting in the bios so you might check and make sure it is set correctly. I think it is only available if you enter the drive settings yourself.

I assume you know how to set the "Use DMA if available" on the controllers?

I suppose you might also try uninstalling the drives and let them reinstall.

Start checking the setting on a regular basis to see when it reverts. Nero InfoTools will read the status and report it. Maybe you could tell for sure what causes the change.

I suppose you might also have a configuration problem as far as settings of Master/Slave or whatever you have. Did you add the drives or did the manufacturer?
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Nero 7 v7.10.1.0
P4 2.4GHz 1 Gig RAM
NEC ND3550A DVD Burner
Dunsky
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_ 		25. June 2006 @ 13:57 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I pretty much use the computer as is from the company, I learn certain things as I go from running into problems... once it converts itself back to PIO the dropdown box to pick ultra dma if available is shaded out (I'm assuming because it's not available haha)

I noticed if I wait until I get to the Nero screen where you click "burn" that I can extend the "life" of the Ultra DMA mode, but invariably after a certain number of burns in a row it starts getting slow and when you uninstall reinstall the IDE you have to restart it twice and it's a pain in the neck I just wish I could find a permanent quick fix.
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Saltgrass
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_ 		25. June 2006 @ 14:46 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Just a few references then:

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxDMA.htm

http://club.cdfreaks.com/archive/index.php/t-67241.html

You may have already seen this type of stuff, but maybe it will help.
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Nero 7 v7.10.1.0
P4 2.4GHz 1 Gig RAM
NEC ND3550A DVD Burner
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