I have a NEC Optiarc AD-7173A Burner using the latest firmware (1.03). I use Platinum DVD+R DL 8x discs, they have worked fine until now for similar tasks. I use a fully updated version of imgburn. When I try to burn a xbox 360 .dvd backup image at 2,4x speed I get the following error(s): Code: I/O Error! Devixe:[0:0:0]Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A 1-03(D:)(ATA) ScsiStatus: 0x02 Interpretation: Check Condition CDB: 2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 Interpretation: Write(10) - Sectors: 0 - 31 Sense Area: 70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05 00 00 00 00 Interpretation: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format My log looks like this: Code: I 21:23:28 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.0 started! I 21:23:28 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2) I 21:23:28 Total Physical Memory: 2.095.532 KB - Available: 1.604.144 KB W 21:23:28 Drive E:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size. I 21:23:28 Initialising SPTI... I 21:23:28 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 21:23:28 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD±RW/RAM! I 21:23:31 Operation Started! I 21:23:31 Source File: C:\Documents and Settings\Tijn van Doorn\Mijn documenten\GrabIt Downloads\xbox360 Assassins Creed\all-ac.dvd I 21:23:31 Source File Sectors: 3.697.696 (MODE1/2048) I 21:23:31 Source File Size: 7.572.881.408 bytes I 21:23:31 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC I 21:23:31 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1 I 21:23:31 Source File File System(s): ISO9660; UDF (1.02) I 21:23:31 Destination Device: [0:0:0] Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A 1-03 (D:) (ATA) I 21:23:31 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: CMC MAG-D03-64) I 21:23:31 Destination Media Sectors: 3.827.520 I 21:23:31 Write Mode: DVD I 21:23:31 Write Type: DAO I 21:23:31 Write Speed: 2,4x I 21:23:31 Link Size: Auto I 21:23:31 Test Mode: No I 21:23:31 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 21:23:31 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1.913.760 I 21:23:31 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc I 21:23:40 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 21:23:40 Writing LeadIn... W 21:23:40 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format W 21:23:40 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 21:23:40 Retry Failed - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format E 21:27:50 Failed to Write Sectors 0 - 31 - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format I 21:27:50 Synchronising Cache... I 21:27:51 Closing Track... E 21:27:52 Close Track Failed! - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format I 21:27:52 Closing Track (Last Attempt!)... E 21:27:52 Close Track Failed! - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format I 21:27:52 Finalising Disc... E 21:27:55 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format I 21:27:55 Finalising Disc (Last Attempt!)... E 21:27:55 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format E 21:27:55 Failed to Write Image! E 21:27:55 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:04:23 I 21:27:55 Average Write Rate: N/A - Maximum Write Rate: N/A The information displayed right in the imgburn menu: Code: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7173A 1-03 (ATA) Current Profile: DVD+R DL Disc Information: Status: Empty Erasable: No Free Sectors: 3.827.520 Free Space: 7.838.760.960 bytes Free Time: 850:35:45 (MM:SS:FF) DVD±R DL Boundary Information: L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1.913.760 Changeable: No Physical Format Information (ADIP): Disc ID: CMC MAG-D03-64 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: CMC MAG-D03-64 Book Type: DVD-ROM 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 I have run out of clues, i have been trying to fix this all evening, its blowing my brains out. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Them media that you are using is made by CMC Magnetics, which is about the worst junk there is on the market. Try Verbatim media.
I succesfully finished 7 others. I used that same dvd on a laptop, wich burned it with no problems. The problem lies in my NEC Drive, it didnt die, because i can burn regular dvd's. Dont know what it is, drives me nuts.
Well, it really doesn't matter if you had 7 successful burns before. Try a different brand of media as a test.
Did you burn the 7 d/l disks from the same pack on the same drive? I have an NEC AD-5170A (firm 1.13) and have probably burnt about 80 dvds with 95% success using Bulpaq printable at 2.4x. I just bought 75 more disks, and now i get the same error as you. Looks like although all the packaging is the same, the dye has changed from one pack to another. The older disks i had used CMC MAG-D04-00, and these new disks use CMC MAG-D03-64 (according to the error). So either i bought some really old stock, or the MAG numbers are going down. Either way, you've got to find media for your drive and stick to it. ps. These are actually the cheapest d/l disks i've seen, so you don't have to go with the expense of Verbatim.
well, i found my answer. My drive only supports CMC MAG-D01, D02 and D04 (NOT D03). I checked out your drive and it's the same for you. Nec Firmwares and the disk dyes they support: http://club.cdfreaks.com/f86/overview-different-nec-firmwares-96140/ Nec latest firmwares: http://www.sonynec-optiarc.eu/en/support-service/downloads/fw_dvd-writer-nd-series.html Damn the b*st*rds! I'll be ultra careful in future.
