whats wrong with my dvd burner?

alexandergre · 02-09-2007, 10:28 PM

i cant burn dvd. i tried 4 dvds but nothing. the dvds were new. nero gives me this error:
and it doesnt burn anything. so the dvds works fine.
whats wrong????????

**The_Other_One** · 02-09-2007, 11:04 PM

http://www.electricattic.net/en/mediumspeederror.htm

You can find a few pages about that error, but befure you try anything too major, why not try some other software? I always seem to have the best luck with Deep Burner.

thewahlrus · 02-09-2007, 11:21 PM

My dvd burner does the same thing, I just built this computer with a Lite On LH-20A1P, it will read cds, burn cds, readdvds, but not burn them? I updated firmware then restarted and still nothing. Any ideas?

thewahlrus · 02-09-2007, 11:38 PM

I think I might have fixed it, Use the end of the IDE cable instead of the other one (it's the only drive on that cable). Now it shows up in windwos as "DVD-RAM" drive instead of "CD Drive"

thewahlrus · 02-10-2007, 03:01 AM

I was wrong. When trying to write, the light blinks slowly for a bit, then I get a "failed to write error". Tried both Nero and ULEAD

alexandergre · 02-10-2007, 10:36 AM

my computer is a notebook. look at my sig.
when i go to "my computer" the drive is shown as DVD RW UNIT.
I had tried Acer CD&DVD MAKER before but nothing.
i have just one month warranty and it is in Italy. so i have to post it there to fix the problem(my brother lives there and he had bought this notebook for me) otherwise it would cost a lot to fix it.
should i buy a laser cleaner? will it work maybe.

alexandergre · 02-10-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

. Outdated ASPI drivers

If you are using the CD writing software Nero Burning ROM from Ahead then the first thing to do is to try and update the ASPI driver. This driver is the link between the software and the CD writer hardware.

You can download the most recent version of the ASPI driver for free from the Ahead website (www.nero.com). On the Ahead website you have to go to "Support => Utilities => ASPI Driver". You should find two different versions available for download:

* NEROASPIEN.EXE, an executable file that also contains a manual
* WNASPI32.DLL, the ASPI program library. This file must be copied to the Nero program folder.

ive updated ASPI drivers, ive waited 11 minutes and 0% and then the system freezed.

im going to send my notebook to the acer company to fix it.

OvenMaster · 02-10-2007, 02:37 PM

A "Power Calibration" error can also mean either a weak power supply in the PC or a dying CD/DVD burner. One PC I had to replace the power supply, another the burner:

http://www.nero.com/nero6/enu/FAQs_P...essages.html#9

9. I get a 'Power calibration error' or 'Calibration area (almost) full' error message. Why?

Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder.

Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC).
This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times.

If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder.

Please try the following solutions:

* Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version.
* Try another brand of CD-R or CD-RW media.
* Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it internal.
* Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master.
* Send the recorder in for service.

alexandergre · 02-11-2007, 03:45 PM

what if i reinstall windows?
a new win xp,
my dvd burner was ok, i need it.

OvenMaster · 02-11-2007, 03:51 PM

If you only have one month for a warranty, then I suggest you send it in for service or do as The_Other_One said and try other software. There's a chance your burner's faulty. They can and do die quickly. I personally do not think reinstalling Windows will fix it, because it's not a Windows issue.

02-09-2007, 10:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
alexandergre Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 18 Posts: 805	whats wrong with my dvd burner? i cant burn dvd. i tried 4 dvds but nothing. the dvds were new. nero gives me this error: and it doesnt burn anything. so the dvds works fine. whats wrong???????? __________________ Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks about changing themselves.---John Randolph *I have an avatar now! :D

02-09-2007, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	http://www.electricattic.net/en/mediumspeederror.htm You can find a few pages about that error, but befure you try anything too major, why not try some other software? I always seem to have the best luck with Deep Burner. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

02-09-2007, 11:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
thewahlrus Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 63	My dvd burner does the same thing, I just built this computer with a Lite On LH-20A1P, it will read cds, burn cds, readdvds, but not burn them? I updated firmware then restarted and still nothing. Any ideas? __________________ EVGA NF68 680i SLI Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.81 GHz MSI OC Radeon HD 4870 780/2000 4 GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Soundblaster Fatal1ity X-Fi with 7.1 Speakers Thermalright IFX-14 Thermaltake Armor+ Viewsonic VG2230wm 22" Widescreen Vista 64 Ultimate

02-09-2007, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
thewahlrus Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 63	I think I might have fixed it, Use the end of the IDE cable instead of the other one (it's the only drive on that cable). Now it shows up in windwos as "DVD-RAM" drive instead of "CD Drive" __________________ EVGA NF68 680i SLI Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.81 GHz MSI OC Radeon HD 4870 780/2000 4 GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Soundblaster Fatal1ity X-Fi with 7.1 Speakers Thermalright IFX-14 Thermaltake Armor+ Viewsonic VG2230wm 22" Widescreen Vista 64 Ultimate

02-10-2007, 03:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
thewahlrus Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 63	I was wrong. When trying to write, the light blinks slowly for a bit, then I get a "failed to write error". Tried both Nero and ULEAD __________________ EVGA NF68 680i SLI Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.81 GHz MSI OC Radeon HD 4870 780/2000 4 GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Soundblaster Fatal1ity X-Fi with 7.1 Speakers Thermalright IFX-14 Thermaltake Armor+ Viewsonic VG2230wm 22" Widescreen Vista 64 Ultimate

02-10-2007, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
alexandergre Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 18 Posts: 805	my computer is a notebook. look at my sig. when i go to "my computer" the drive is shown as DVD RW UNIT. I had tried Acer CD&DVD MAKER before but nothing. i have just one month warranty and it is in Italy. so i have to post it there to fix the problem(my brother lives there and he had bought this notebook for me) otherwise it would cost a lot to fix it. should i buy a laser cleaner? will it work maybe. __________________ Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks about changing themselves.---John Randolph *I have an avatar now! :D

02-10-2007, 02:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 2,019	A "Power Calibration" error can also mean either a weak power supply in the PC or a dying CD/DVD burner. One PC I had to replace the power supply, another the burner: http://www.nero.com/nero6/enu/FAQs_P...essages.html#9 9. I get a 'Power calibration error' or 'Calibration area (almost) full' error message. Why? Power Calibration is controlled by the recorder. Before any write operation, all recorders must do a 15 step power test to determine the optimum power for writing to the CD; this is called "Optimum Power Calibration"(OPC). During the write, it continues to do this test to get the best write throughout the whole CD; this is called "Running Optimum Power Calibration" (ROPC). This whole process is controlled by the recorder, though initiated by programs such as Nero. There is an area on the inner part of the CD for the test and test data info to be stored. You can use this area up to 999 times. If you receive the "Power calibration error" or "Power calibration area is (amost) full" error message, the cause will be either poor media, poor power, or a defective recorder. Please try the following solutions: * Update the firmware of your recorder. Please check the manufacturer's website for the latest version. * Try another brand of CD-R or CD-RW media. * Try different power connectors, and for recorders, do not share power with other devices. It needs its own power connector. If the error occurs with an external recorder, the power source in the chassis could be the cause. As a test, try to take the recorder out of the external chassis and connect it internal. * Try different configurations, such as taking the CD-ROM to the primary IDE bus as slave and have only the recorder connected to the secondary IDE bus as master. * Send the recorder in for service. __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

02-11-2007, 03:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
alexandergre Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sweden Age: 18 Posts: 805	what if i reinstall windows? a new win xp, my dvd burner was ok, i need it. __________________ Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks about changing themselves.---John Randolph *I have an avatar now! :D

02-11-2007, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
OvenMaster VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Red Sox Nation Age: 49 Posts: 2,019	If you only have one month for a warranty, then I suggest you send it in for service or do as The_Other_One said and try other software. There's a chance your burner's faulty. They can and do die quickly. I personally do not think reinstalling Windows will fix it, because it's not a Windows issue. __________________ Frankenbox III: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ * MOBO: Biostar K8M800 Micro AM2 * RAM: 2x1GB Kingston DDR2 667 HDD: WD 80GB Master, Seagate 320GB Slave * OPT: two Pioneer DVR-115DBK DVD burners PSU: Antec Basiq 500W * GPU: PNY GeForce FX5200 256MB AGP 8x * MON: ViewSonic LCD VA721 CASE: EvTek minitower * SND: Diamond Xtreme 5.1 * OS: XP Home SP2 * ROUTER: Linksys BEFSR41

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