Recently,I get some DVD movies in double layer single side.But my DVD drive cannot read a whole DVD,just read 1 layer.WHAT is the computer DVD drive can read a DVD-9 ? OR What can I do to my DVD drive that can read DVD-9 ?.Any help is very appreciated!...Thanks!
To be able to read a dual layer DVD. The drive has to be a dual layer drive. What drive are you using??
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Thanks for asking.My dvd rom drive is LITE-ON DVD SHD-16P1S.I don't know why it can't read a whole DVD-9 or 8.5GB DVD disc double layer single side.Any suggestion ??.Thanks!
The only thing that comes to my mind and please not its 12:10am Aussie time Try updating your firmware of the drive. Here are the 2 websites you can upgrade your DVD drives firmware. Dangerous Brothers http://tdb.rpc1.org/ or The Firmware Page http://forum.rpc1.org/portal.php I hope that helps.
Yes,I already did on my 2 DVD drive.But they cannot read DVD9 so far.What DVD drive model and name that can read DVD9 single side do you recommend in the market for me?..Thanks for help.
How long have you had the drive for?? Lite-ON drives are normally good. Other good drives are Plextor, BenQ's and my recommendation which is pioneer. If its old maybe the burning laser is gone...
If it's not READING DVD-9 or DL discs, the drive is likely toast or your media is bad. A firmware update or a lens cleaner might help, perhaps even uninstalling, rebooting, then reinstalling, but your drive's specs suggest it should read DVD-9's and DLs just fine. It is a modern drive that is still being sold. Try readign a clean, store-bought movie DVD.
Hi,thanks for respond.My drives still working very good on most DVD disc I'm sure.But they cannot read DVD-9 or 8.5GB DVD disc single side like Basilisk vol 3 and Speed Grapher vol 4 anime movie.When they cannot read and I can't burn it with dvd shrink.So,I think you got a DVD drive that can read 8.5GB DVD disc??.Any suggestion?Thanks!
Hi,Just let you know that .I just installed 2 brand new in box DVD drive on my computer last night..1 DVD ROM drive LITEON SHD-16P1S and another DVD Burner Pioneer DVR-111D 16x Dual Layer DVD+RW,DVD-RW Drive.But both cannot read dvd9 or 8.5GB dvd single side either like 2 movies I told you.Any recommend.Thanks!
Those drives you have listed should work fine. It must be a setting when you installed it. Can we have a log of what your DMA settings are?? and a basic question that comes to mind have you put one drive setting to master and the other to slave. Also does your bios see both drives??
Hi,The setting on 2 drive is cable.Is this right or wrong??.They read 4.5GB DVD disc very smooth and DVD9 with the first layer only. Please help me out .Thanks!
I'm NOT good about computer.You asking about my BIOS and DMA setting.Please tell me in detail what that is? Thanks!
Hi,Please just tell me how should I do the setting on 2 drive that can make them can read a whole DVD9 single side??.Thanks for your time!!!
Hi this is a page that will help you install your drives correctly. Scroll down and go chapter by chapter. Installing CD\DVD Drives http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYCDDVD_10.htm Here is a guide for DMA settings for your drives. DMA Guides http://winhlp.com/WxDMA.htm This has a program that can do something for you. Microsoft's Article on how to deal with the matter http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308012 I hope that helps...
Hi,thank you very much.After I set 1 DVD drive in master mode and another in slave mode.They do work on DVD9.You borhan 9 is a big help. Thank a lot again.Have a nice day.
No worries Glad it all worked out in the end. When I was reading your issue i just thought that it may have been that. Sometimes the basics are the things we miss. Also remember the Master and slave issue also deal with multiple hard drives in the one computer unless you have an external Glad to be of service and keep me posted.
