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Hi,

A semaphore timeout occurs when your drive loses communication with the rest of your system. There are two things I'd suggest trying first:

1) Make sure your ASPI layer is in good order. ForceASPI is a great one. Post back if you need help installing it.

2) Ensure DMA is enabled for your drives. Here's a link:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/storage/IDE-DMA.mspx

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Originally posted by qwert99:

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I did a bit of reading on that error and it seems to be a communication error between your external HDD and your burner. Try making a copy of the ISO on your main drive and burning from there.

Could be a permissions issue with the folders. Doesn't really matter I guess if the workaround works out for you.

Check this out, too:
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/86471

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Hi,

A semaphore timeout occurs when your drive loses communication with the rest of your system. There are two things I'd suggest trying first:

1) Make sure your ASPI layer is in good order. ForceASPI is a great one. Post back if you need help installing it.

2) Ensure DMA is enabled for your drives. Here's a link:

http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/sto.../quote]

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Thanks for the speedy reply. Here is what I got after moving the game to be burned to my computer...

I 15:36:30 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started!
I 15:36:30 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)
I 15:36:30 Total Physical Memory: 1,046,704 KB - Available: 516,160 KB
W 15:36:30 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance.
I 15:36:30 Initialising SPTI...
I 15:36:30 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 15:36:35 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM!
W 15:37:18 Device Removal Detected!
I 15:37:18 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 15:37:18 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM!
W 15:37:34 Device Arrival Detected!
I 15:37:34 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 15:37:34 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM!
W 15:37:35 Device Removal Detected!
I 15:37:35 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 15:37:35 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM!
W 15:37:35 Device Arrival Detected!
I 15:37:35 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 15:37:35 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM!
I 15:40:32 Operation Started!
I 15:40:32 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Neil\Desktop\WET_XBOX360-CCCLX\c-wet\wet-360-ccclx.dvd
I 15:40:32 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048)
I 15:40:32 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes
I 15:40:32 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM
I 15:40:32 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge
I 15:40:32 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM)
I 15:40:32 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF
I 15:40:32 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50)
I 15:40:32 Destination Device: [0:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SE-S084C TS01 (H:) (USB)
I 15:40:32 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 3x, 4x, 6x)
I 15:40:32 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824
I 15:40:32 Write Mode: DVD
I 15:40:32 Write Type: DAO
I 15:40:32 Write Speed: 2.4x
I 15:40:32 Link Size: Auto
I 15:40:32 Lock Volume: Yes
I 15:40:32 Test Mode: No
I 15:40:32 OPC: No
I 15:40:32 BURN-Proof: Enabled
W 15:40:36 Write Speed Miscompare! - Wanted: 3,324 KB/s (2.4x), Got: 4,155 KB/s (3x)
I 15:40:36 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 15:40:36 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
W 15:41:00 Device Removal Detected!
W 15:41:00 The device list will be refreshed at the next available opportunity.
W 15:41:00 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: The semaphore timeout period has expired.
W 15:41:07 Get L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Access is denied.
I 15:41:07 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 15:41:09 Writing LeadIn...
W 15:41:09 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:41:09 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 15:41:09 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
E 15:42:17 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Reason: Access is denied.
I 15:42:17 Synchronising Cache...
W 15:42:17 Synchronise Cache Failed! - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:17 Retrying (1 of 3)...
W 15:42:17 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:17 Retrying (2 of 3)...
W 15:42:17 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:17 Retrying (3 of 3)...
W 15:42:17 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
E 15:42:20 Synchronise Cache Failed! - Reason: Access is denied.
I 15:42:23 Closing Track...
W 15:42:23 Close Track Failed! - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:23 Retrying (1 of 3)...
W 15:42:23 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:23 Retrying (2 of 3)...
W 15:42:23 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:23 Retrying (3 of 3)...
W 15:42:23 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
E 15:42:24 Close Track Failed! - Reason: Access is denied.
I 15:42:24 Finalising Disc...
W 15:42:24 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:24 Retrying (1 of 3)...
W 15:42:24 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:24 Retrying (2 of 3)...
W 15:42:24 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
W 15:42:24 Retrying (3 of 3)...
W 15:42:24 Retry Failed - Reason: Access is denied.
E 15:42:27 Failed to Write Image!
E 15:42:27 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:01:54
I 15:42:27 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A
E 15:44:48 CreateFile Failed! - Device: '\\.\CdRom5'
E 15:44:48 Reason: The system cannot find the file specified.
I 15:44:48 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 15:44:53 Found 1 DVD-ROM, 1 DVD±RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM!


Any other ideas?

Originally posted by qwert99:

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I read about several other people also being able to burn CDRs, but not DVDRs, so that sounds about par for the course.

Try logging on as Administrator and seeing if that fixes it.

I didn't do a whole lot of digging, but it seems like people just ended up replacing their burner a lot of the time =\

You may want to try seeing if there is an updated firmware for your burner before going so far, though.

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Originally posted by qwert99:

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My advice would be to get a regular internal desktop burner with decent reviews and put it into an external casing, rather than buy an "external" burner.

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Originally posted by qwert99:

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Yep, sure would. As long as the external case had a USB port. I've got the same type of external casing for an internal SATA hard drive.

Here's a list of results from NewEgg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...x=0&y=0

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Originally posted by metalkiwi:

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Originally posted by qwert99:

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Yep, sure would. As long as the external case had a USB port. I've got the same type of external casing for an internal SATA hard drive.

Here's a list of results from NewEgg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...x=0&y=0

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Cool, thanks. I'll ship this Samsung back to Amazon and try it that way. Should probably order some Taiyo Yudens while I'm at it.

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Originally posted by NDarkness:

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Originally posted by metalkiwi:

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Originally posted by qwert99:

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Yep, sure would. As long as the external case had a USB port. I've got the same type of external casing for an internal SATA hard drive.

Here's a list of results from NewEgg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...x=0&y=0

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Cool, thanks. I'll ship this Samsung back to Amazon and try it that way. Should probably order some Taiyo Yudens while I'm at it.

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Taiyo Yuden does not make DVD+R DLs. Go for Verbatims Made in Singapore.

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Originally posted by metalkiwi:

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Originally posted by NDarkness:

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Originally posted by metalkiwi:

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Originally posted by qwert99:

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Yep, sure would. As long as the external case had a USB port. I've got the same type of external casing for an internal SATA hard drive.

Here's a list of results from NewEgg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...x=0&y=0

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Cool, thanks. I'll ship this Samsung back to Amazon and try it that way. Should probably order some Taiyo Yudens while I'm at it.

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Taiyo Yuden does not make DVD+R DLs. Go for Verbatims Made in Singapore.

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I know I have seen a lot about how to tell if they are good Verbatims, but how can I tell when ordering from Newegg? Or is there another place I can get guaranteed good discs from?

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Originally posted by seatbelts:

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I need help, the disc burns fine but when it is verifying it comes out with error. I am using Verbatims and a brand new liteon dvdr. Someone help me out.

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PIONEER DVDRW DR-TD08HB 1T10 (ATA)
Current Profile: DVD+R DL

Disc Information:
Status: Complete
Erasable: No
Sessions: 1
Sectors: 3,825,936
Size: 7,835,516,928 bytes
Time: 850:14:36 (MM:SS:FF)
Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x, 6x

DVD±R DL Boundary Information:
L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760
Changeable: No

TOC Information:
Session 1... (LBA: 0)
-> Track 01 (Mode 1, LBA: 0 - 3825935)
-> LeadOut (LBA: 3825936)

Disc Control Blocks Information:
PIONEER DR-TD08HB

Physical Format Information (ADIP):
Disc ID: MKM-003-00
Book Type: DVD+R DL
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified
Number of Layers: 2
Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)
Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,580,607
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,283,519

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):
Disc ID: MKM-003-00
Book Type: DVD-ROM
Part Version: 1
Disc Size: 120mm
Maximum Read Rate: 5.04Mbps
Number of Layers: 2
Track Path: Opposite Track Path (OTP)
Linear Density: 0.293 um/bit
Track Density: 0.74 um/track
First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608
Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 16,579,023
Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 2,110,367

Layer Information:
Layer 0 Sectors: 1,913,760 (50.02%)
Layer 1 Sectors: 1,912,176 (49.98%)

Performance (Write Speed):
Descriptor 1...
-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
-> EL: 3827519 (0x003A673F)
-> RS: 3,324 KB/s (2.4x) - WS: 3,324 KB/s (2.4x)
Descriptor 2...
-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
-> EL: 3827519 (0x003A673F)
-> RS: 5,540 KB/s (4x) - WS: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
Descriptor 3...
-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00
-> EL: 3827519 (0x003A673F)
-> RS: 8,310 KB/s (6x) - WS: 8,310 KB/s (6x)

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