The burning with Nero failed - some clues to why
Error code:
Nero reports that the burn has failed. It gives you a chance to save or print out an log file. Save that log file on your hard disk. You will need it.
Problem:
You now have a bad burn - a coaster - in your hand and you really don't know what went wrong. Even if you have burned several other discs with success or this is your first burning - you both have entered the same club with the name - "what to do?".
Solution:
Something is not working out right. It can depend on the following issues:
So take your log file and compare it with the following issues to what could have gone wrong with your burning. Just remember that the examples may very well be different than your own setup in your log file. The basic issues should be the same.
And please - if you are new to burning - use a -RW or a +RW disc. It will be cheaper for your. When you know that your setup is done and you have burned your first disc without problems - then you can start using -R or +R discs
First part of the log file from Nero
1. Do you have DMA enabled for your burner?
On IDE channel # 1 and as a master is a hard disk connected
On IDE channel # 1 and as a slave is is a hard disk connected
On IDE channel # 2 and as a master is a DVD burner connected
On IDE channel # 2 and as a slave is a DVD-ROM reader connected
The problem here is that the burner don't have DMA enabled - it's shows up as "DMA: Off". The right setting should be "DMA: On".
To fix this: How to enable DMA?
How to connect the devices
Normally you should have your hard disk on IDE channel 1 and your burner set as master on IDE channel 2 and if you also have a DVD-ROM or a CD-burner - connect it as slave on IDE channel 2.
Also check the pin-settings back on your reader/burner. Are they set right in the master/slave position? The master is the one at then end of the cable and the slave in the middle (between your motherboard connection and the last connection).
2. Do you have the latest version of Nero installed?
This tells you which version of Nero you have installed on your PC. Visit the update link to find out if there is any new updates for your version of Nero. The updates are free.
Updates for Nero.
3. Do you have the latest firmware version installed?
DVD burners optimize their ability to write to different brands of DVDs by internal "write strategies" that control the laser power and pulse settings to maximize its accuracy with each different dye formula, reflector density and plastic doping chemistry for each brand of blank DVD disc.
When a disc is inserted, the drive reads the factory media ID off the disc and queries its internal list of known disc brands and write strategies. If the disc is listed, then it uses the write strategy for that disc.
If a write strategy for a particular disc brand is not present in the drive's firmware, it tries to estimate how best to write to the disc by writing to the small re-writable "power calibration" area on each unknown disc type to see which power setting might produce best results for the unknown disc brand.
In some cases, the firmware is unable to produce reliable burning with a particular disc brand, and rejects the disc as having a "power calibration error" or "illegal disc" or a similar error. This error is generally not related to disc quality issues, but is simply a result of the drive not having the latest firmware in it that lists the particular disc brand.
From time to time, drive makers test additional brands of DVD discs and then update their firmware with new write strategies for those newly tested discs, enabling their drives to work with more brands of DVD discs.
All DVD writer owners need to frequently check with their drive manufacturer to see if there is a new firmware upgrade available for their drive. That way they can expect to enjoy working with more brands of discs, and more reliably with the discs that they already can use.
How do I know which firmware version that is installed in the burner? Use AKA Flashman's tool to find out your current version. You can also see it in this part of the log file:
This burner has firmware version 1.0B installed.
Look at your brands website to download the latest version or search for firmware at the firmware page or DVD-Makers.com.
Error code:
Nero reports that the burn has failed. It gives you a chance to save or print out an log file. Save that log file on your hard disk. You will need it.
Problem:
You now have a bad burn - a coaster - in your hand and you really don't know what went wrong. Even if you have burned several other discs with success or this is your first burning - you both have entered the same club with the name - "what to do?".
Solution:
Something is not working out right. It can depend on the following issues:
- You don't have DMA enabled
- Your burner don't support your media
- You are burning at to high rate
- Some settings in Nero are wrong
- You are using the wrong type of disc
- Nero has a bug
So take your log file and compare it with the following issues to what could have gone wrong with your burning. Just remember that the examples may very well be different than your own setup in your log file. The basic issues should be the same.
And please - if you are new to burning - use a -RW or a +RW disc. It will be cheaper for your. When you know that your setup is done and you have burned your first disc without problems - then you can start using -R or +R discs
First part of the log file from Nero
Windows XP 5.1
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 2002-07-17 10:03:20
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 2004-10-26 17:35:34
Nero API version: 6.6.0.6
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A> Version: 1.0B - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6
Adapter driver: HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : IC35L080AVVA07-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG VG36483A (6.48GB) atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : JLMS XJ-HD163 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : ST3160023A 3.06 hpt374 Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 YAR4 hpt374 Port 2 ID 1 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : ST380021A 3.19 hpt374 Port 2 ID 2 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 YAR4 hpt374 Port 2 ID 3 DMA: Off
OtherPeripheral : HPT RCM DEVICE hpt374 Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
OtherPeripheral : HPT RCM DEVICE hpt374 Port 3 ID 0 DMA: Off
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A G: CDRom0
JLMS XJ-HD163 F: CDRom1
=======================
IA32
WinAspi: File 'Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=4.71 (0002), size=45056 bytes, created 2002-07-17 10:03:20
ahead WinASPI: File 'C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\Wnaspi32.dll': Ver=2.0.1.74, size=164112 bytes, created 2004-10-26 17:35:34
Nero API version: 6.6.0.6
Using interface version: 6.3.1.4
Installed in: C:\Program Files\Ahead\Nero\
Application: ahead\Nero - Burning Rom
Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A> Version: 1.0B - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6
Adapter driver:
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default (0) -> ATAPI, detected: ATAPI
=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
DiskPeripheral : IC35L080AVVA07-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG VG36483A (6.48GB) atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : JLMS XJ-HD163 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : ST3160023A 3.06 hpt374 Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 YAR4 hpt374 Port 2 ID 1 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : ST380021A 3.19 hpt374 Port 2 ID 2 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : Maxtor 6Y120P0 YAR4 hpt374 Port 2 ID 3 DMA: Off
OtherPeripheral : HPT RCM DEVICE hpt374 Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
OtherPeripheral : HPT RCM DEVICE hpt374 Port 3 ID 0 DMA: Off
=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
_NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A G: CDRom0
JLMS XJ-HD163 F: CDRom1
=======================
DiskPeripheral : IC35L080AVVA07-0 atapi Port 0 ID 0 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG VG36483A (6.48GB) atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : JLMS XJ-HD163 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : SAMSUNG VG36483A (6.48GB) atapi Port 0 ID 1 DMA: On
CdRomPeripheral : _NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A atapi Port 1 ID 0 DMA: Off
CdRomPeripheral : JLMS XJ-HD163 atapi Port 1 ID 1 DMA: On
On IDE channel # 1 and as a slave is is a hard disk connected
On IDE channel # 2 and as a master is a DVD burner connected
On IDE channel # 2 and as a slave is a DVD-ROM reader connected
The problem here is that the burner don't have DMA enabled - it's shows up as "DMA: Off". The right setting should be "DMA: On".
To fix this: How to enable DMA?
How to connect the devices
Normally you should have your hard disk on IDE channel 1 and your burner set as master on IDE channel 2 and if you also have a DVD-ROM or a CD-burner - connect it as slave on IDE channel 2.
Also check the pin-settings back on your reader/burner. Are they set right in the master/slave position? The master is the one at then end of the cable and the slave in the middle (between your motherboard connection and the last connection).
2. Do you have the latest version of Nero installed?
Nero API version: 6.6.0.6
Updates for Nero.
3. Do you have the latest firmware version installed?
DVD burners optimize their ability to write to different brands of DVDs by internal "write strategies" that control the laser power and pulse settings to maximize its accuracy with each different dye formula, reflector density and plastic doping chemistry for each brand of blank DVD disc.
When a disc is inserted, the drive reads the factory media ID off the disc and queries its internal list of known disc brands and write strategies. If the disc is listed, then it uses the write strategy for that disc.
If a write strategy for a particular disc brand is not present in the drive's firmware, it tries to estimate how best to write to the disc by writing to the small re-writable "power calibration" area on each unknown disc type to see which power setting might produce best results for the unknown disc brand.
In some cases, the firmware is unable to produce reliable burning with a particular disc brand, and rejects the disc as having a "power calibration error" or "illegal disc" or a similar error. This error is generally not related to disc quality issues, but is simply a result of the drive not having the latest firmware in it that lists the particular disc brand.
From time to time, drive makers test additional brands of DVD discs and then update their firmware with new write strategies for those newly tested discs, enabling their drives to work with more brands of DVD discs.
All DVD writer owners need to frequently check with their drive manufacturer to see if there is a new firmware upgrade available for their drive. That way they can expect to enjoy working with more brands of discs, and more reliably with the discs that they already can use.
How do I know which firmware version that is installed in the burner? Use AKA Flashman's tool to find out your current version. You can also see it in this part of the log file:
Recorder: <_NEC DVD_RW ND-1300A> Version: 1.0B - HA 1 TA 0 - 6.6.0.6
Look at your brands website to download the latest version or search for firmware at the firmware page or DVD-Makers.com.
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