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ahamade86
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19. March 2008 @ 16:39 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
HI
I have a Dell Inspiron 6400 with a Optiarc AD5540A DVD writer. Whenever I use Nero to burn data on any empty DVDs it gives me an Illegal disc error (this error started after I updated the firmaware). This is the error report - please help:

Alaa

1A20-020N-0130-1842-1128-1933*

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 22/07/2004 5:33:44 PM
Nero version: 6.3.1.20 (Nero Express)
Recorder: <Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A>Version: 103C - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20
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: <SY3540S UAX710H >Version: 1.0 - HA 2 TA 0 - 6.3.1.20
Adapter driver: <aeie26ji> HA 2

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG HM080HI atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : SY3540S UAX710H 1.0 aeie26ji Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A D: CDRom3
SY3540S UAX710H E: CDRom1
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
ShowDrvBufStat : 0
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 2046MB (2095480kB)
Free physical memory: 1552MB (1589376kB)
Memory in use : 24 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Static Write Speed Table: 0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

19.3.2008
ISO compilation
11:23:28 PM #1 Text 0 File Isodoc.cpp, Line 6065
Iso document burn settings
------------------------------------------
Determine maximum speed : FALSE
Simulate : FALSE
Write : TRUE
Finalize CD : FALSE
Multisession : TRUE
Multisession type: : Start multisession
Burning mode : DAO
Mode : 1
ISO Level : 1 (Max. of 11 = 8 + 3 char)
Character set : ISO 9660
Joliet : TRUE
Allow pathdepth more than 8 directories : TRUE
Allow more than 255 characters in path : TRUE
Write ISO9660 ;1 file extensions : TRUE

11:23:28 PM #2 Text 0 File Reader.cpp, Line 126
Reader running

11:23:28 PM #3 ISO9660GEN -11 File geniso.cpp, Line 3899
First writeable address = 0 (0x00000000)

11:23:29 PM #4 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3173
Turn on Disc-at-once, using DVD media

11:23:29 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 247
Last possible write address on media: 2298495 (510:46.45, 4489MB)
Last address to be written: 34367 ( 7:38.17, 67MB)

11:23:29 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 259
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

11:23:29 PM #7 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2162
Recorder: Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A, Media type: DVD-R
Disc Manufacturer: PRINCO - RGM1
Disc Application Code: 64, Disc Physical Code: 193

11:23:29 PM #8 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 420
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

11:23:29 PM #9 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 813
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (CTransferItem)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 34368 (34368) = #34368/7:38.18
relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/required, no patch infos
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 34368 blocks [Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A]
--------------------------------------------------------------

11:23:31 PM #10 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 984
Prepare recorder [Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A] 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 70385664, ISRC ""
DAO layout:
===========
__Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_RecDep_|_CtrlAdr_
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x00 | 0x41
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41
34368 | lead-out | 1 | 0x00 | 0x41

11:23:31 PM #11 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files started

11:23:31 PM #12 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4183
Cache writing successful.

11:23:31 PM #13 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Caching of files completed

11:23:31 PM #14 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process started at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s)

11:23:31 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2344
Verifying disc position of item 0 (relocatable, disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

11:23:31 PM #16 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 5:25,558 (325558ms) -> OK

11:23:31 PM #17 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 1942
Recording mode: Sequential Recording Mode

11:23:31 PM #18 Text 0 File Mmc.cpp, Line 20536
Set BUFE: supported -> ON

11:23:31 PM #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 2083
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

11:23:31 PM #20 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 8128
---- DVD Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-R (2), Part Version: 5
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: 26127F h
End Sector Number in Layer 0: 0 h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Start sector number of the current Border-Out: 2FE10 h
Start sector number of the next Border-In: 2FFA0 h
Media Specific [16..63]:
00 60 00 10 20 30 40 50 - 00 00 00 21 00 00 00 00 .`...0@P...!....
00 02 FE 10 00 02 FF A0 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

11:23:31 PM #21 SCSI -1046 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 1188
SCSI Exec, HA 1, TA 0, LUN 0
Status: 0x04 (0x01, SCSI_ERR)
HA-Status 0x00 (0x00, OK)
TA-Status 0x02 (0x01, SCSI_TASTATUS_CHKCOND)
Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x05
CDB Data: 0x53 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x86 0x40 0x00 0x00 0x00
Sense Data: 0x70 0x00 0x05 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x0A
0x00 0x00 0x00 0x00 0x30 0x05

11:23:31 PM #22 CDR -1046 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1614
Illegal disc

11:23:31 PM #23 TRANSFER -27 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1614
Could not perform start of Disc-at-once

11:23:31 PM #24 Text 0 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1713
Set remaining time: 0:00,000 (0ms) -> OK

11:23:31 PM #25 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1855
Burn process failed at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s)


Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS': Ver=8.0.0.212 , size=2560 bytes, created 23/04/2007 3:15:25 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=3.00.56a, size=43528 bytes, created 16/08/2007 1:33:10 AM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\atapi.sys': Ver=5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158), size=95360 bytes, created 03/08/2004 9:59:44 PM (Adapter driver for rec)

Registry Keys:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
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19. March 2008 @ 18:54 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
your drive is getting old..... it's a Sony NEC Optiarc burner:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters?DVDn...uresandcomments
and you are using Disc Manufacturer: PRINCO - RGM1 DVD-R crappy media! Use better media.... Taiyo Yuden or Verbatim only! You just might have better luck when you also
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Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\CDRALW2K.SYS

uninstall any Roxio or Sonic burning software as this clashes with Nero!

and burning too slowly will cause problems as burning too fast:
Burn process started at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s)
burn at half the rated speed of the media... if the disk is 16x then burn at 8x! but if your drive is having trouble recognizing the write strategy for the media being used it will go into it's generic burning speed. This is what I think happened with your burn! it set the burn speed to 2.4x! not good. use better media and you just might do better!

so in conclusion...... you have an old burner..... try using 8x media and burning at 4x!
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Whenever I use Nero to burn data on any empty DVDs it gives me an Illegal disc error (this error started after I updated the firmaware).

where did you get your firmware update? I can't find a firmware update for your drive anywhere!
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19. March 2008 @ 19:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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Nero version: 6.3.1.20 (Nero Express)
Update your Nero to this version, BOTH packages from here


Package 1:
http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/Nero-6.6.0.18_no_yt.exe
Package 2:
http://www.dvdplusvideo.com/NVE-3.1.0.21_no_yt.exe




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/
ahamade86
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19. March 2008 @ 23:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by IHoe:
where did you get your firmware update? I can't find a firmware update for your drive anywhere!
the firmware update is from here:
http://liggydee.cdfreaks.com/page/en/Optiarc-AD-5540A/

i cant chhose other speeds...its 2.4x, 2x, or 1x...all give me the same error

ill try another DVD type n c wat i get...but ill try the upgrades from gwendolin first...
ahamade86
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20. March 2008 @ 03:35 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i just tried the updates from the packages u gave me...it still doesnt work...same error...
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20. March 2008 @ 03:55 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
As suggested by IHoe, those discs are of poor quality, try the ones he recommended.



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/
ahamade86
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20. March 2008 @ 03:58 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
could it b that my drive just doesnt read DVD-R and only works with DVD+R?
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20. March 2008 @ 07:31 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
here is your drive:
http://www.videohelp.com/dvdwriters?DVDn...0&Search=Search
it's an older drive that was released before 16x media was made! Your drive is having problems with the newer media! buy 8x media and you will do better!!!!
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