DVD Writer Won't Recognize/Format RWs

[wmetwo]

I have an IoMagic DVD writer (IDVD16DD). It works fine for recoding DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, but it won't recognize DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs and won't format them with Nero's InCD. I think I have the same problem with CD-RWs.
The firmware on the writer is current.

Any ideas? I don't think Nero is the problem because I also tried unsuccessfully to format with DVDInfoPro and that didn't work either.

I was wondering if updating something on my computer (BIOS, etc.) might solve the problem. Or should I just junk this writer and get a new one?

Thanks!

[jm1647]

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According to the above it's supposed to do it. it might be a media problem. What media are you using?

[jmet]

Could you post a log file from Nero ?

To do so, go here: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero
Look for a file named "NeroHistory.log"
Open that file up and copy the last log in it.
Then paste it here.

[wmetwo]

Nero log file

The Nero log file is attached. Thanks!

[LT. Columbo]

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : ST340810A IdeChnDr Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : COMPAQ DVD-ROM GDR8160B IdeChnDr Port 1 ID 0 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : DVDRW IDE 16X IdeChnDr Port 1 ID 1 DMA: Off

the last log at least is for the r media. your DMA is off for it.

http://forum.digital-digest.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=44808

get rid of INcd with the clean tool

http://www.nero.com/eng/Clean_Tools.html

Existing drivers:
File 'Drivers\ASPI32.SYS': Ver=4.71 (0001) built by: WinDDK, size=16512 bytes, created 5/6/2002 11:01:14 AM
File 'Drivers\PXHELP20.SYS': Ver=2.03.28a, size=20640 bytes, created 3/11/2005 6:28:13 PM (Prassi/Veritas driver for win 2K)
File 'Drivers\InCDfs.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 20, 1, size=101504 bytes, created 7/25/2005 11:53:28 AM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDpass.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 20, 1, size=29696 bytes, created 7/25/2005 11:53:04 AM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)
File 'Drivers\InCDrec.SYS': Ver=4, 3, 20, 1, size=8704 bytes, created 7/25/2005 11:53:30 AM (InCD4 driver for win NT/2K/XP)

Registry Keys:

Disc Manufacturer ID: MBIPG101

try a superior media.

[wmetwo]

Enabling DMA; Uninstalling InCD

There is no "Advanced Settings" tab under Channel Properties which allows DMA to be enabled. Also, how does it help to uninstall InCD?

Thanks.

[jm1647]

Are you checking the IDE Controller Properties or the Primary and Secondary Channel properties listed under the IDE Controller? See here

InCd has been know to cause conflicts.

[LT. Columbo]

wmetwo, i think just wants to understand our reasons for our suggestions, it's good to ask questions. this is how i interpreted the post anyway, since a "thanks" was included with it---maybe i'm wrong though

[jm1647]

The MBIPG101R04 has been giving some pretty good burns. It seems the higher the speed the better. See here


Edit - What is the brand and Manufacturer Identification of the +RW that is giving you trouble?

[wmetwo]

Media Giving Problems

Sony DVD-RWs and Memorex DVD+RWs

[jm1647]

Wow 2 different brand names . I wonder if they are the same MID. Can you post a Nero Log trying to use them. Or could you use DVD Identifier to get the media information and post it. Get it here.