Hey, So i have 25 Memorex Double Layer DVD's. Im trying to burn an .mds file about 7.8GB in size. The error message i get is 'illigeal disc' and it always fail to burn. Here is Nero's error message 1C82-A0K5-19E5-MAAX-400E-K046-**** Windows XP 5.1 IA32 WinAspi: - NT-SPTI used Nero Version: 7.7.5.1 Internal Version: 7, 7, 5, 1 Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A> Version: 2.04 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.7.5.1 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 Drive buffer : 2048kB Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ? CD-ROM: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A >Version: 2.04 - HA 1 TA 0 - 7.7.5.1 Adapter driver: <IDE> HA 1 === Scsi-Device-Map === CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148A atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: Off DiskPeripheral : WDC WD2000JD-22HBB0 atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On CdRomPeripheral : KO6540L ZCC058J 2.0B a5hp8t0t Port 4 ID 0 DMA: Off CdRomPeripheral : ZS7232C DOZ278Z 1.0 amti6o89 Port 5 ID 0 DMA: Off === CDRom-Device-Map === _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A D: CDRom0 SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148A E: CDRom1 KO6540L ZCC058J K: CDRom4 ZS7232C DOZ278Z L: CDRom7 ======================= AutoRun : 1 Excluded drive IDs: WriteBufferSize: 74448896 (0) Byte BUFE : 0 Physical memory : 510MB (522984kB) Free physical memory: 170MB (174552kB) Memory in use : 66 % Uncached PFiles: 0x0 Use Inquiry : 1 Global Bus Type: default (0) Check supported media : Disabled (0) 15.8.2007 Burn DVD Image 10:44:30 AM #1 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 411 LockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL 10:44:30 AM #2 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3465 Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media 10:45:14 AM #3 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 306 Last possible write address on media: 4173823 (927:30.73, 8151MB) Last address to be written: 4021887 (893:45.12, 7855MB) 10:45:14 AM #4 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 318 Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD) 10:45:14 AM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2912 Recorder: _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A, Media type: DVD+R9 Double Layer 10:45:14 AM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 490 >>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<< ========================================= Insert empty disc to write to. (Medium in drive: Unknown. Medium required by compilation: DVD R/RW, DVD+R DL.) 10:45:14 AM #7 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 823 Setup items (after recorder preparation) 0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (2 - CD-ROM Mode 1) 2 indices, index0 (150) not provided original disc pos #0 + 4021888 (4021888) = #4021888/893:45.13 not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required -> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 4021888 blocks [D: _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A] -------------------------------------------------------------- 10:45:14 AM #8 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 1026 Prepare [D: _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A] for write in CUE-sheet-DAO DAO infos: ========== MCN: "" TOCType: 0x00; Session Closed, disc fixated Tracks 1 to 1: Idx 0 Idx 1 Next Trk 1: TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048/0x00, FilePos 0 0 8236826624, ISRC "" DAO layout: =========== ___Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_____Size_|______NWA_|_RecDep__________ 0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 4021888 | 4021888 | 0x00 0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 4021888 | 4021888 | 0x00 4021888 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00 10:45:14 AM #9 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 209 SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FCTL_LOCK_VOLUME 10:45:14 AM #10 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1760 Burn process started at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) 10:45:14 AM #11 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2764 Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0 10:45:14 AM #12 Text 0 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 475 Disc finalized, LBA total Image size: 4021888 (7855MB), Last LBA L0: 2010959 (3927MB) 10:45:14 AM #13 Text 0 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 640 L0 Data Zone Capacity set to 2010960 (1EAF50h, 3927MB) -> OK, confirmed setting 10:45:14 AM #14 CDR -1205 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 667 Burning Layer 1 10:45:14 AM #15 Text 0 File DVDPlusDualLayer.cpp, Line 677 Start writing layer 1 at address 0 (0h) Recording mode: unknown Recording Mode 10:45:14 AM #16 SPTI -1066 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 179 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1066) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x24 Sense Qual: 0x00 CDB Data: 0xAD 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 08 04 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 24 00 00 C0 00 07 Buffer x0684d080: Len x804 10:45:14 AM #17 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 674 Start write address at LBA 0 DVD high compatibility mode: Yes 10:45:15 AM #18 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 179 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x2A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 20 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05 Buffer x073b0040: Len x10000 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 0x00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 10:45:15 AM #19 CDR -1046 File Writer.cpp, Line 301 Illegal disc D: _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A 10:45:15 AM #20 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 179 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x5B 01 01 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05 10:45:15 AM #21 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 179 CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046) Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST) Sense Code: 0x30 Sense Qual: 0x05 CDB Data: 0x5B 01 05 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 05 10:45:15 AM #22 Phase 127 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1760 Generating DVD high compatibility borders 10:45:16 AM #23 CDR -1046 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 162 Illegal disc D: _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A 10:45:16 AM #24 TRANSFER -24 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 162 Could not perform end of Disc-at-once 10:45:16 AM #25 Phase 38 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1760 Burn process failed at 2.4x (3,324 KB/s) 10:45:16 AM #26 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 254 SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME 10:45:19 AM #27 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 10529 DriveLocker: UnLockVolume completed 10:45:19 AM #28 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 411 UnLockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL Existing drivers: Registry Keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\WinLogon\AllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option) Ive also tried converting it into an ISO and even using Alch 120 but with no luck. I have a feeling its the shitty Memorex DVD's but im not sure. I might just give them to my dad and purchase Dynex DL DVD as I have never had one prob w/ dynex. However, If anyone can please provide assistance id b grateful.
Update This is alch 120 message ########################### System Information ########################### Windows XP Home Edition 5.1 Service Pack 2 (Build 2600) Processor info: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz x 2 (3200MHz) Memory Available to Windows: 522,984 KB ############################ Program Information ########################### File Name: C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\Alcohol.exe Company Name: Alcohol Soft Development Team Description: Alcohol 120% Original: Alcohol.exe Product: Alcohol 120% Trademarks: Alcohol Soft Development Team Copyright: Copyright(C) 2002-2006 Alcohol Soft Development Team Version: 1.9.6 ( Build 4719 ) Date: 2006/11/20 Size: 1666944 Bytes Hash: e924b6a93abd8b4a1b0b0a709a16dd8e Loader: c:\windows\explorer.exe File Name: C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\alcoholx.dll Company Name: Alcohol Soft Co., Ltd. Description: Alcohol virtual device control library Original: alcoholx.dll Product: Alcohol Copyright: Copyright (C) 2000-2006 Version: 4.8.0 ( Build 0 ) Date: 2006/11/18 Size: 792472 Bytes Hash: 83eeec45bf18fbd60c56a2e3a0191057 File Name: C:\Program Files\Alcohol Soft\Alcohol 120\devsupp.dll Company Name: Alcohol Soft Development Team Description: Alcohol Software Device Capability Library Original: devsupp.dll Product: Alcohol Software Device Capability Library Copyright: Copyright(C) 2002-2006 Alcohol Soft Development Team Version: 2.5.1 ( Build 2317 ) Date: 2006/11/17 Size: 58752 Bytes Hash: a0f7ad7f40c6f36e240f295bcc99de20 ########################### User Information ########################### Licensed to: UN-REGISTERED Registered User ID: UN-REGISTERED ########################### Options Setting ########################### Devices control interface: Default Driver Control Interface CPU Priority Level: High Memory Buffer Size (MB): 128 Examine the accuracy of data read from physical device: Yes Enable Enhanced Weak Sector Scanner during dumping: No Overburn disc(s): No Turn off "Auto-Select best write speed" function if possible: No Fill memory buffer before recording discs: Yes Book Type DVD+R/DVD+RW disc as DVD-ROM while burning: No Ignore Media Type: No RMPS (Recordable Media Physical Signature) Emulation: No BAD Sectors Emulation: No Sub-Channel Data Fixed & Emulation: No Laserlock Emulation: No Current Language: English ############################ Device(s) List ############################ (D _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A (atapi, Port 0, Bus 0, Target 0, Lun 0) (E SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148A (atapi, Port 0, Bus 0, Target 1, Lun 0) (K KO6540L ZCC058J (a5hp8t0t, Port 4, Bus 0, Target 0, Lun 0) (L ZS7232C DOZ278Z (amti6o89, Port 5, Bus 0, Target 0, Lun 0) ##################### Installed Device Drivers List ##################### 1394BUS.SYS a5hp8t0t.SYS ACPI.sys AegisP.sys afd.sys amti6o89.SYS arp1394.sys atapi.sys ati2cqag.dll ati2dvag.dll ati2mtag.sys ati3duag.dll atikvmag.dll atiok3x2.dll ativvaxx.dll ATMFD.DLL audstub.sys Beep.SYS BOOTVID.dll Cdfs.SYS cdrom.sys CLASSPNP.SYS disk.sys drmk.sys dump_atapi.sys dump_WMILIB.SYS Dxapi.sys dxg.sys dxgthk.sys Fastfat.SYS fdc.sys Fips.SYS fltmgr.sys Fs_Rec.SYS ftdisk.sys GEARAspiWDM.sys hal.dll HDAudBus.sys HIDCLASS.SYS HIDPARSE.SYS hidusb.sys HSF_CNXT.sys HSF_DP.sys HSFHWBS2.sys HTTP.sys i8042prt.sys imapi.sys intelppm.sys ipnat.sys ipsec.sys isapnp.sys kbdclass.sys KDCOM.DLL kmixer.sys ks.sys KSecDD.sys mdmxsdk.sys mnmdd.SYS Modem.SYS mouclass.sys mouhid.sys MountMgr.sys mrxdav.sys mrxsmb.sys Msfs.SYS msgpc.sys mssmbios.sys Mup.sys MxlW2k.SYS NDIS.sys ndistapi.sys ndisuio.sys ndiswan.sys NDProxy.SYS netbios.sys netbt.sys nic1394.sys Npfs.SYS ntdll.dll Ntfs.sys ntoskrnl.exe Null.SYS ohci1394.sys parport.sys PartMgr.sys ParVdm.SYS pci.sys pciide.sys PCIIDEX.SYS portcls.sys psched.sys ptilink.sys rasacd.sys rasl2tp.sys raspppoe.sys raspptp.sys raspti.sys rdbss.sys RDPCDD.sys redbook.sys RtkHDAud.sys SCSIPORT.SYS secdrv.sys serenum.sys serial.sys sptd.sys sr.sys srv.sys sunkfilt39.sys swenum.sys sysaudio.sys tcpip.sys TDI.SYS termdd.sys Udfs.SYS update.sys USBD.SYS usbehci.sys usbhub.sys USBPORT.SYS USBSTOR.SYS usbuhci.sys vga.sys VIDEOPRT.SYS VolSnap.sys wanarp.sys watchdog.sys wdmaud.sys win32k.sys WMILIB.SYS WMP11V27.sys ################## Detailed Information of Device(s) ################## /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// (D _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A(0:0) detail information. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Vendor Identification: _NEC Product Identification: DVD_RW ND-2510A Production Revision Level: 2.04 Location: atapi, Port 0, Bus 0, Target 0, Lun 0 Support recording method: DAO, RAW DAO(96), TAO, DVD DAO BURN-Free Technology: BURN-Proof Auto-Select best write speed: Not Supported -* Note: This information below is provided by the unit, it might be inaccurate. *- -* This software does not use this information! *- Removable media: Yes Version: ATAPI (INF-8090i/INF-8020i/INF-8028i) Response Data Format: 02h CD-R Read/Write: Yes/Yes CD-RW Read/Write: Yes/Yes Read CD-R Fixed Packet: Yes Test Write: Yes DVD-ROM Read: Yes DVD-R Read/Write: Yes/Yes DVD-RAM Read/Write: No/No Audio Play: Yes Composite Audio and Video Data Stream: No Digital output (IEC958) on port 1 Supported: No Digital output (IEC958) on port 2 Supported: No Mode 1 Form 2: Yes Mode 2 Form 2: Yes Multi-Session: Yes BUF: Yes CD-DA Commands supported: Yes CD-DA Stream is Accurate: Yes R-W Supported: Yes R-W De-interleaved and Corrected: No C2 Pointers Support: Yes ISRC Supported: Yes UPC Supported: Yes Read Bar Code: No Lock media into the drive: Yes Currently drive Lock state: Unlocked Prevent Jumper: No Eject Command: Yes Separate volume levels: Yes Separate channel mute: Yes Changer Supports Disc Present: No Software slot selection: No Side change capable: No P through W in Lead-In: Yes /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// (E SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148A(0:1) detail information. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Vendor Identification: SAMSUNG Product Identification: CD-ROM SC-148A Production Revision Level: B400 Location: atapi, Port 0, Bus 0, Target 1, Lun 0 -* Note: This information below is provided by the unit, it might be inaccurate. *- -* This software does not use this information! *- Removable media: Yes Version: ATAPI (INF-8090i/INF-8020i/INF-8028i) Response Data Format: 01h CD-R Read/Write: Yes/No CD-RW Read/Write: Yes/No Read CD-R Fixed Packet: Yes Test Write: No DVD-ROM Read: No DVD-R Read/Write: No/No DVD-RAM Read/Write: No/No Audio Play: Yes Composite Audio and Video Data Stream: No Digital output (IEC958) on port 1 Supported: No Digital output (IEC958) on port 2 Supported: No Mode 1 Form 2: Yes Mode 2 Form 2: Yes Multi-Session: Yes BUF: No CD-DA Commands supported: Yes CD-DA Stream is Accurate: Yes R-W Supported: Yes R-W De-interleaved and Corrected: No C2 Pointers Support: Yes ISRC Supported: Yes UPC Supported: Yes Read Bar Code: No Lock media into the drive: Yes Currently drive Lock state: Unlocked Prevent Jumper: No Eject Command: Yes Separate volume levels: Yes Separate channel mute: Yes Changer Supports Disc Present: No Software slot selection: No Side change capable: No P through W in Lead-In: Yes /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// (L ZS7232C DOZ278Z(5:0) detail information. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Vendor Identification: ZS7232C Product Identification: DOZ278Z Production Revision Level: 1.0 Location: amti6o89, Port 5, Bus 0, Target 0, Lun 0 -* Note: This information below is provided by the unit, it might be inaccurate. *- -* This software does not use this information! *- Removable media: Yes Version: ANSI X3.131:1994 (SCSI-2) Response Data Format: 02h CD-R Read/Write: Yes/No CD-RW Read/Write: Yes/No Read CD-R Fixed Packet: Yes Test Write: No DVD-ROM Read: Yes DVD-R Read/Write: Yes/No DVD-RAM Read/Write: Yes/No Audio Play: Yes Composite Audio and Video Data Stream: No Digital output (IEC958) on port 1 Supported: Yes Digital output (IEC958) on port 2 Supported: No Mode 1 Form 2: Yes Mode 2 Form 2: Yes Multi-Session: Yes BUF: No CD-DA Commands supported: Yes CD-DA Stream is Accurate: Yes R-W Supported: Yes R-W De-interleaved and Corrected: Yes C2 Pointers Support: Yes ISRC Supported: Yes UPC Supported: Yes Read Bar Code: No Lock media into the drive: Yes Currently drive Lock state: Unlocked Prevent Jumper: No Eject Command: Yes Separate volume levels: No Separate channel mute: No Changer Supports Disc Present: No Software slot selection: No Side change capable: No P through W in Lead-In: No ####################################################################### ###################### Source Disc/Image Information ###################### Type: Standard ISO Image file Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\New Folder\ Name: CNC3.ISO Size: 7855.25 MB Session: 1 Track: 1 Session 01: Track 01: DVD, Length: 4021888(7.67 GB), Address: 000000 ############################################################################# ####################### Dumping/Recording Progress Log ####################### ********* Time stamp of this log file: 8/15/2007 11:07:35 AM ********* 11:07:35 Processor info: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.20GHz x 2 (3200MHz) 11:07:35 Memory Available to Windows: 522,984 KB 11:07:35 Memory Buffer size: 128 MB 11:07:36 Image file loading: C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\Desktop\New Folder\CNC3.ISO 11:07:36 DVD Source Info: Session: 1, Track: 1, Length: 7.67 GB / 893:45:13 11:07:36 (D _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A(0:0): Recording Method/Speed 11:07:36 Recording - DVD DAO - 1.0X (1385 KB/Sec) (D _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A(0:0) - Media format: DVD+R , Double Layers 11:07:36 (D _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A(0:0) - [Write ERROR] LBA: 0, Length: 16 S:KEY - 05/30/05 - "Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format" 11:07:36 (D _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A(0:0): Recording failed! 11:07:36 Error message: [05/30/05] - Cannot Write Medium - Incompatible Format 11:07:36 (D _NEC DVD_RW ND-2510A(0:0): Recording failed! 11:07:36 Image file loading aborted! 11:07:38 Something is wrong with the recording procedure! Please check the log file and report any errors to Technical Support. ############################################################################## So now looking at this I have a feeling it has to do w/ the speed. Thw lowest speed i can choose is 4x but the max speed on the disc is 2.4. U can see from above that the message does mention something about the speed. Does anyone know if there is an update for my dvd drive???
Lets start with your writer. There are firmware updates avialable. This may solve the problem alone. http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_result.php?kaj=1&isces Next, the shitty Memorex DVD's are not a good choice but may work with the firmware update. They will never be dependable. Be nicer to your dad, try to use them. http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia?d...rder=Name&hits=50&search=Search+or+List+Media As to the Dynex media, do not be to sure what you will get. They just put their name on the box. They do not make the media. The disc you are using do not even show the manufacutre code in the log. That may be corrected by the firmware update. If you want to be sure what you are getting, buy some Verbatim 2.4x. If you are paying for dual layer, buy the best. http://www.videohelp.com/dvdmedia?d...rder=Name&hits=50&search=Search+or+List+Media Just to let you know. You have Nero v 7.7.5.1 You may want to update/ rollback Nero. Known to be stable version of Nero v 7.5.9.0a http://www.filehippo.com/download_nero_7_premium/tech/?1901 Lastest version Nero v 7.10.1.0 http://www.nero.com/nero7/enu/nero7-up.php If you roll back, you should run the Nero 7 clean tool. Nero is not likely the trouble this time. Also watch the memory use. If you run out while burning, not good. Do not run too much while burning.
The only DL media brand worth using for Movies is Verbatim. All other brands are deemed inconsistant and undesirable.
Thanks for all your replies, but one question. How do I know which firmware to use??? There are so many!!! And I have many a few listed drives. How do I know which is the burner. I think this one is the dvd burner- _Nec DVD_RW ND-2510A the other drive is SAMSUNG CD-ROM SC-148A Thanks for any help. Im not a total noob at burning, but I am when it comes to firmware and DVD drives
Update I think this is my drive im looking for. http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_result.php?kaj=1&isces However, there are so many versions. I used 'winquery' and it says i have version '2.04' and i DL'ed 2.19. Im a little hesitant becasue I know this can mess things up, any advice or tips, before I go ahead w. this??? Thanks again
The problem is the ND-2510. This is the earliest NEC DL drive, and like all DVD+R DL drives, it does not work well with any DL media. It will not work with DL media rated faster than 4X. The fact that the drive does not even recognize the M-code is an indication that the drive is not going to work properly. Verbatim DL media are the most compatible ones in the market. Ritek DL is next, and that is what Memorex uses. Both are consistently good quality, but Verbatim has more drive support. So: 1) it is not the "shitty" discs you are using. They are very good quality but not compatible with your drive. Verbatim DL 8X media will also fail to work on your drive in most probability. That does not make them "shitty" either. 2) Get a newer DL drive with more up-to-date write strategies. The first DL drives were "iffy" in the first place. The latest models are far superior with DL media. Your NEC ND-2510 will never be updated well enough to work properly with DL discs, particularly with data files.
Thanks so much for your insight. I do agree, it is one of the newer DL drives. It even has on the burner 'New technology DL Burinng' LOL However, do you think a firmware update would do the trick??? I have been surfing the internet for 2 days now, but im so confused on how to find the updates. One posted a link to the updates, but there are soooo many I really dont know where to begin. Plus i know doing firmware updates can be tricky (worst case scenario- dvd burner dies/ gets bricked). I talked to gateway, and they told me the drive is a Sony Double Layer dvd drive. I also have a CD-rom drive ehich i think is made by samsung, but im not positive. Is there any way to find out my burner from the error logs i posted above? And if som can you provide me a link to the firmware update? I know that can be some leg-work, but Im so tired of this problem, I would be ETERNALLY grateful for any help you can provide. Thanks again man, appreciate all hte help so far, u guys rok
The hyphen in front of the drive string (the "model name" of the drive) suggests that it is an OEM drive. If I understand you correctly, this is an NEC drive you got in a Gateway computer. That means that Gateway should provide the firmware update unless you want to risk a hack firmware "fix" that changes the drive string to the original NEC drive string. There is always risk in using non-factory software, and this particular drive is the best example. NEC had two models of the ND-2500 with two different laser diodes. One model could be updated with a firmware hack that allowed it to become an ND-2510 that could record DL media. That same non-factory hack turned the other ND-2500 into a doorstop. So many people destroyed their drives that NEC put a warning on its web site that any hacked firmware made the warranty invalid. I doubt Gateway has a firmware update that will allow you to record many DL media properly, but if you do update the firmware--only use the version Gateway provides. A far better solution is to invest in a new drive such as Lite-on's DH-20A1 or a Plextor drive. I have found those drives to be the best and most reliable in their support of more DL media than just Verbatim, and they record very well on Verbatim, Ritek/Memorex, or RicohJPN (Ritek/Memorex). I think Philips and TDK also use Ritek or RicohJPN versions of DL media. Your ND-2510 was a good drive in its time, but that time has long passed.
hey joe thanks for your support. This dvd burner still burns regular dvd's just fine. Gateway doesnt have any firmware updates for this drive, ask ive asked 2 different tech ppl. I think I just may look into external double layer dvd burners. Even though I have 25 DL discs, i suppose i can burn the files onto 2 different 4.7 discs. I know this drive is outdated, its like an 03/04 model. I tihnk i will take your advice and just leave the drive alone and not flash anything. I think i will look into an external double layer drive via USB as im not smart enough to open up the Pc and swap burners Do you think external dvd burners are ok??? I will also do lots of research on a drive that has the most compability. and ill keep your suggestions in mind Thansks again
External DVD burners are fine as long as they are attached via FireWire or USB 2.0 ports. Memorex made and may still make an external drive that was in an enclosure that has an LED on the back that lights red when the connection is USB 1.1 and green when USB 2.0. I have swapped a lot of Plextor, Pioneer, NEC, Lite-on, and LG drives in and out of that enclosure over the last two years without any problems. It also works great for troubleshooting computers because so many of the early USB 2.0 models had easily accessible USB 1.1 ports on the front of the computer and the faster USB 2.0 ports where hidden on the rear. The LEDs quickly helped in troubleshooting problems. Both USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 will be able to pass signals fast enough for 20X DVD recording, the fastest likely recording speed--and one that should be avoided.
