Problems & Support for this product

• New!SH-S223F reading/writing issue
Question by daffeh, Wednesday 12th of November 2008 11:57
i bought this drive in August with my new pc and didn't really use it for anything other than installing vista, quake4 and visual studio.

Recently he had alot of trouble reading the fifa09 DVD, had to try about 5 times to make it stop spinning and eventually didn't get it installed.
Now i wanted to burn some dvd's but i always end up getting size errors during verification (target smaller than source or smth). He even doesn't write on the disk afaik. He also sometimes refuses to take the disk after 2 minutes of spinning up and down

Is my drive fubar? or can it be mobo / sata cable / vista?

firmware SB00
gigabyte EP45-DS3 mobo F8 firmware
Vista x64 SP1
E8500 no oc
4gig ram
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• New!Freezing up on vista
Question by slippeee, Friday 7th of November 2008 15:31
Hi, I am having a problem with this samsung SH-S203B when i put in a dvd or try to look at the drive it freezes up my computer saying not responding it has been working on this laptop before but havent used this burner for a while and now it just seems to lock everything up. If anybody can help i would be very greatfull Many thanks
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• dvd/cd writer stopped detecting disks
Question by dunnyd, Wednesday 22nd of October 2008 15:39
A couple of days ago my samsung sh-s203b stopped detecting any dvd's or cd's that i put in the tray.the only way it will recognize one is if i reboot my PC,then it will work perfectly untill i then put another dvd or cd into it ,in which case it fails to detect the new one. I have updated the firmware and drivers and now am at a loss on what to do next. any help would be appreciated
I am using Vista 64
Answer by jeff53404, Wednesday 22nd of October 2008 15:43
Hi dunnyd and welcome:

You could try the attached link. Please post back with the results as there are probably other options for resolving your problem.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060


Oops: I realized you are using Vista.



I found the following elsewhere:


Follow the directions here to delete the upper and lower filter values in the registry. Then remove the device from the Device Manager and reboot:

You can no longer access the CD drive or the DVD drive, or you receive an error message after you remove a CD recording program or a DVD recording program in Windows XP: "error code 31"

While this article says it's for XP, it's my understanding that it'll work just fine for Vista.



It might be worth trying.
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• Rip straight to DVD
Question by The_Rikki, Friday 3rd of October 2008 02:37
I'm not a complete newbie but I don't do this very often. I just built a new computer and have a lot of DVDs I want to make backups of. The new PC has two dvd drives (both samsung SH-203) and have some Verbatim DVD+DL discs.

I have AnyDVD and CloneDVD and wanted to use them to use CloneDVD to burn to the second drive from the first and have AnyDVD decrypt it on the fly, but CloneDVD won't do, saying that it wont work because of copy protection. Is there any way to do what I want or am I going to have to be patient and rip and burn them all individually?

Thanks

--Rikki.
Answer by beef barley, Friday 3rd of October 2008 04:54
The_Rikki said:
I'm not a complete newbie but I don't do this very often. I just built a new computer and have a lot of DVDs I want to make backups of. The new PC has two dvd drives (both samsung SH-203) and have some Verbatim DVD+DL discs.

I have AnyDVD and CloneDVD and wanted to use them to use CloneDVD to burn to the second drive from the first and have AnyDVD decrypt it on the fly, but CloneDVD won't do, saying that it wont work because of copy protection. Is there any way to do what I want or am I going to have to be patient and rip and burn them all individually?

Thanks

--Rikki.



be patient and rip and burn them all individually?


Yes.
Answer by Bob, Friday 3rd of October 2008 05:04
If you need to shrink to fit on 4.7gig disc then yeah no on the fly but CloneCD will burn an the fly a DL to DL burn. Or it will burn a 4.7gig to 4.7gig on the fly also.
Answer by Rhymemaker, Monday 6th of October 2008 15:49
In Addition - DVD43 can run in the background making your disc appear copy protect free which might help.   My opinion is to rip to HDD first. Less chance of errors through buffering etc.
Answer by ripit, Monday 6th of October 2008 16:07
He said that he had anydvd so that should be working in the background and it should have worked? Are you sure anydvd is enabled/running? Fyi, it would be better to use dvd decryptor to rip and imgburn to burn if you are going to use dual layer disks. If you are going to compress to single layer, then clone dvd is good.
Answer by The_Rikki, Monday 6th of October 2008 19:43
Thanks all, sorry for the delay in replying. CloneCD is exactly what I'm looking for.

Thanks!
--Rikki
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• System Info shows Error-39 for TS-H653B on my system
Question by pg8cvd31, Wednesday 24th of September 2008 23:26
My CD/DVD component (TS-H653B) is shown as "not available" under Windows Vista "system info".  It also shows error-39 for this component.  I can insert a DVD and can hear it power up in the case, but Windows does not recognize it.  Checked the two cable plug-ins on back of the drive, and they seem secure.  Ran "regcure" tool just in case of a registry error, but no change.  Help!
Answer by Arachne, Wednesday 24th of September 2008 23:29
Welcome to the forum

Have a look at this MS support page, follow the instructions for removing your upper and lower filters, and hopefully that should do the trick.

If you're wary about editing the Registry, then set a system restore point or backup your Registry first
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• System fails to boot with SH-203B connected
Question by Squeeken, Monday 11th of August 2008 21:42
Ok I've had this problem for awhile now; maybe someone here can shed some light on it for me.

I've got two SATA hard drives connected to the MB... [COLOR="SeaGreen"]No problems [/COLOR]
I've got one PATA Sony DVD-RW connected... No problems
I've got one SATA Samsung DVD-RW connected... PROBLEM sometimes
The drive is a Samsung SH-S203B.

PROBLEM:
During boot-up, the system will occassionally lock up at "detecting drives". It locks up specifically when trying to detect the Samsung drive. The system always boots perfectly if I disconnect the Samsung drive from the MB.

TROUBLSHOOTING:
I have tried connecting the drive to a different SATA connector.
I have tried different SATA cables.
I have RMAed to Samsung drive, for an identical model.
My drivers are up to date (nForce 9.64).
My Samsung firmware is up to date (SB04).

None of these has solved the problem.
Any ideas?

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EVGA 680i SLI ~A1 (P31)
Intel C2D E6600 @ 3.375GHz (1.4v)
- Zalman CNPS9500AT
2GB Corsair Twin2X2048-8500C5 @ 1200MHz
EVGA e-GeForce 8800GT @ 700/2000
Antec 900 case / Antec Trio 550 PSU
24" Dell 2407WFP-HC monitor
WinXP Pro
Answer by soulsurvivor, Monday 11th of August 2008 21:47
A while ago I had this board.
You could try Windows drivers for your controllers.
But I had to fall back on SATA PCI Controller card based on the SiliconImage chipset.
Flashed to BASE BIOS (Non-Raid) & specific drivers for CDRW/DVDRW's.
Answer by Squeeken, Monday 11th of August 2008 21:50
Soulsurvivor,
Did you have this same problem?
Answer by soulsurvivor, Monday 11th of August 2008 22:01
Yes.
The onboard controllers were not really suited to Optical Disc Drives.
So would work sometimes, but even then performance was poor.
Very inconsistent.
If lucky MS drivers may work for you (though my experience says this unlikely).
Have used two SiliconImage cards.
The 3512 & 3114.
Both are excellent.
Answer by getit29, Tuesday 12th of August 2008 00:35
I didn't have exactly the same problem as you are having with boot up but when I was
using the Nvidia NForce IDE mobo drivers my Samsung 203B drives wouldn't burn the
DVD discs correctly. They would hang at writing the lead-in and ruin the disc so I just
switched back to the standard MS drivers for the drives that are connected to the mobo
and all was well afterwords. Like soulsurvivor said try the MS drivers and if that doesn't
work then get a Si3114 or Si3512 SATA add in card and that will fix your problem. I'm using
both cards in my system right now for my Sammy drives and they work perfectly.
Answer by mciahel, Tuesday 12th of August 2008 09:20
Hmmm,

since the problem occurs in the beginning of the boot process, there might not be some driver issue, but a general compatibility problem or just some misconfiguration.

To operate a Sata DVD burner, the Sata controller should be configured as IDE/ATA (or whatever that option is called) in Bios setup. Unfortunately, this is not an option if the HDDs are configured as Raid. In that case I also recommend installing a Silicon Image based PCI Sata card (with Base Bios applied).

Michael
Answer by Squeeken, Tuesday 12th of August 2008 18:41
mciahal,

That makes sense to me. I checked my BIOS settings. I went to "Integrated Peripherals" then to "Serial-ATA Controler".

My options there are...
Disable
SATA-0
SATA-0+1
All Enabled

It is set to "All Enabled".

I do not see any other area that looks like it would apply to my problem. Any suggestions.
Answer by soulsurvivor, Tuesday 12th of August 2008 19:53
Squeeken,
Your problem is definitely the fact that your SATA controllers aren't really meant for ODD's.
But for HDD's.
Some folk get mislaid because of the term *

Supports six native SATA2 3.0Gb/s devices / Hot-swap capability, allowing disks to be changed without powering down the system / Optimized for NVIDIA MediaShieldâ„¢ Storage technology / Supports SATA ATAPI* devices.

I believe that the PCI card route is going to be your only option.
Answer by mciahel, Tuesday 12th of August 2008 22:44
soulsurvivor said:
Squeeken,
Your problem is definitely the fact that your SATA controllers aren't really meant for ODD's.
But for HDD's.
Some folk get mislaid because of the term *

(...) / Supports SATA ATAPI* devices.
If SATA ATAPI support is advertised, then the controller must support opticals. This is even valid for my ancient Promise controller
Assuming I read the correct manual, there is no mentioning of Atapi at all, so you might be correct here. But this would be IMO very strange for recent hardware (even Via managed to have their latest southbridge work with ODD).


Squeeken said:

That makes sense to me. I checked my BIOS settings. I went to "Integrated Peripherals" then to "Serial-ATA Controler".

(...) It is set to "All Enabled".

I do not see any other area that looks like it would apply to my problem. Any suggestions.




• Disable Raid for the controller you have hooked your drive to
  
• Don't overclock
  
• Check if there is a newer Bios for your motherboard
  
If that doesn't help, an add-on card seems the only option then.

Michael
Answer by Squeeken, Saturday 16th of August 2008 06:42
I'm not running RAID.
RAID is disabled in the BIOS.
I'm not overclocking at this time either.
My BIOS is P31. There is a P32 BIOS but it only adds Wolfdale support.

Bummer!

Well, at least I now know what the problem is likely to be, and you guys gave me a solution, so I'll just have to decide if I really want the drive enough to buy a SATA card or just pull the drive from the system.

Thanks for all your help.
Answer by ammarmalhotra, Friday 19th of September 2008 21:06
i have TS-H653b and have nforce 3 250 chipset on FN95 Shuttle mother board. my system doesnot boots up if the drive is connected i have to connect it after it boots up, it even doesnt goes in bios setup if drive is connected i have to disconnect it all the time booting form drive is not an option as yet to me, my bios does recognise it as when in bios setup, it does recognise my drive............................ HELP needed
Answer by ammarmalhotra, Friday 19th of September 2008 21:12
i tried to install firmware  SH-S203B_SB04.exe TS-H653B_JY00.exe TS-H653B_TG00.exe but it said firmware is incompaitable
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• Samsung SH-S203B: won't read or write faster than 1x
Question by Oscar Yeager, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:17
I bought a Samsung SH-S203B SATA DVD burner and have been using it since a couple of weeks. It's worked fine throughout that time, but then yesterday, the drive inexplicably became slow as molasses. It will not read or write faster than 1x, which in practical terms means it now takes about 40 minutes to dump the data from a standard-sized DVD-R to the hard drive, and it takes about as long to write a DVD. What the hell happened?

I haven't messed around with the firmware for this drive or installed any software which could have impacted its performance. The last thing I did before I noticed it was no longer working at full speed was burn a dual-layer disc at 2.4 speed. Anyone have any suggestions?
Answer by Arachne, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:19
How is your system set up (RAID/AHCI/IDE mode etc)?

If it's set in the BIOS to IDE compatible mode, the drive could have dropped into PIO mode.
Answer by Oscar Yeager, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:39
Arachne said:
How is your system set up (RAID/AHCI/IDE mode etc)?

If it's set in the BIOS to IDE compatible mode, the drive could have dropped into PIO mode.


I just had a look at the BIOS and it's set to IDE mode. Where do I go from here?
Answer by Arachne, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:41
Follow the link in my sig on how to check/enable DMA
Answer by Bob, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:47
Arachne said:
Follow the link in my sig on how to check/enable DMA
It's a SATA drive : but upper and lowers filters in your sig might work.
Answer by Arachne, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:48
Bob said:
It's a SATA drive : but upper and lowers filters in your sig might work.


If the PC is operating in IDE compatible mode, DMA/PIO applies. I know this from my other PC
Answer by Bob, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:49
Arachne said:
If the PC is operating in IDE compatible mode, DMA/PIO applies. I know this from my other PC
hmm not on my machine :
Answer by Arachne, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:52
It also applied on this PC when I was running XP (in IDE compatible mode)...but I guess your system operates differently.
Answer by Bob, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 23:53
Arachne said:
It also applied on this PC when I was running XP (in IDE compatible mode)...but I guess your system operates differently.
I just went and looked. I only have the option to check a box : never even noticed it
Answer by Oscar Yeager, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 00:35
Arachne said:
Follow the link in my sig on how to check/enable DMA


It does appear that that's the problem, and I even know what probably caused it -- I had tried to rip a problematic DVD, which must've forced Windows XP to reduce the drive to PIO mode. Unfortunately, I'm unable to reset the drive to DMA from the Device Manager (it just keeps switching back to PIO-only mode after every reboot), and I don't want to chance losing the data on my hard drive by deleting that IDE channel (both drives are on the same channel). I guess I'll try shutting off the computer, opening the case, disconnecting the DVD burner, rebooting, shutting down again, and reconnecting the burner.

What a PITA to have to go through this every time I try to rip a damaged DVD.
Answer by Arachne, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 00:37
Hmmm. Have you tried the "resetdma.vbs" file in one of the posts in my link?

That might work. And if it does, it's a lot less hassle to run that every time you want to rip a dodgy disc.
Answer by Oscar Yeager, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 00:41
Arachne said:
Hmmm. Have you tried the "resetdma.vbs" file in one of the posts in my link?

That might work. And if it does, it's a lot less hassle to run that every time you want to rip a dodgy disc.


I looked at that but I was kind of freaked out by the disclaimer about possible damage to my computer!
Answer by Arachne, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 00:43
I've used it on my mum's system (SATA drives set to IDE compatible)...worked like a charm
Answer by Oscar Yeager, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 00:47
Arachne said:
I've used it on my mum's system (SATA drives set to IDE compatible)...worked like a charm


Well, nothing ventured, nothing gained, I guess. I'll give it a go.
Answer by Oscar Yeager, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 01:07
It worked and drive appears to be functioning normally again. Thanks a million! I wouldn't have figured this out on my own.
Answer by Arachne, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 01:08
You're welcome, glad it's fixed
Answer by mciahel, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 09:29
Hi,
Oscar Yeager said:
What a PITA to have to go through this every time I try to rip a damaged DVD.
You might go through this article thoroughly: http://www.winhlp.com/node/10 since a long-term solution is also provided.
Or use an external drive for reading bad discs, since these are not affected from this (atapi.sys) issue at all

Michael
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• SH-S203B seems slow
Question by kdkrone, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 18:28
I have recently built a new system and installed an SH-203B burner based on reviews. I have it set so that the firmware upgrades itself automatically. I use Memorex DVD+R media, which always burned a movie in a previous system in about 6-7 minutes, as I recall (I may need to piece that unit back together and time it).

Anyway, in this new system, the fastest burning that I obtain with ImageBurn is about 2.4X, even though I changed from Automatic to 6X for the setting. The DVD is rated at 16X burn.

Are there some settings I can tweak to increase the burn speed?

Thanks
Ken K
Answer by mciahel, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 22:06
Hi,
kdkrone said:
I have recently built a new system and installed an SH-203B burner based on reviews. I have it set so that the firmware upgrades itself automatically.
I don't like these firmware auto updaters. If something goes wrong, your drive is dead. So I suggest to uninstall that software and download newer firmwares manually. If you like, you can subscribe to the "firmware announcement" thread to get a notification if newer firmware is available.

I use Memorex DVD+R media,
Some people call these Memowrecks.
Please post the MID (the corresponding part of the Imgburn log should suffice)

Anyway, in this new system, the fastest burning that I obtain with ImageBurn is about 2.4X, even though I changed from Automatic to 6X for the setting.
There is something really wrong. Lowest speed for DVD+R is 4x (at least this is what can be taken from the firmware).
Please provide information about the Sata controller you are using and its configuration (IDE/ATA;AHCI;Raid;whatever).

The DVD is rated at 16X burn.
That's just what the manufacturer prints on the box

Are there some settings I can tweak to increase the burn speed?
Are you ready to sacrifice a disc?
Run Nero CD/DVD Speed and have it create a disc. Start with the maximum speed that is offered. Post the screenshot here.


Michael
Answer by Bob, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 22:14
mciahel said:
Hi,I don't like these firmware auto updaters. If something goes wrong, your drive is dead. So I suggest to uninstall that software and download newer firmwares manually. If you like, you can subscribe to the "firmware announcement" thread to get a notification if newer firmware is available.
yes and not only that some newer firmwares have been known to be not as good as the previous one. Not often but it has happened.
Answer by kdkrone, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 03:32
mciahel said:
Hi,I don't like these firmware auto updaters. If something goes wrong, your drive is dead. So I suggest to uninstall that software and download newer firmwares manually. If you like, you can subscribe to the "firmware announcement" thread to get a notification if newer firmware is available.
Some people call these Memowrecks.
Please post the MID (the corresponding part of the Imgburn log should suffice)


Here it is:

; //****************************************\
; ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 - Log
; Tuesday, 05 August 2008, 16:16:31
; \****************************************//
;
;
I 08:58:06 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!
I 08:58:06 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 08:58:06 Total Physical Memory: 3,402,080 KB - Available: 2,336,112 KB
I 08:58:06 Initialising SPTI...
I 08:58:06 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 08:58:06 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 08:58:22 Operation Started!
I 08:58:22 Source File: F:TUDORS_S1_DISC1.ISO
I 08:58:22 Source File Sectors: 2,285,868 (MODE1/2048)
I 08:58:22 Source File Size: 4,681,457,664 bytes
I 08:58:22 Source File Volume Identifier: TUDORS_S1_DISC1
I 08:58:22 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 4B6A5728DVDSHRNK
I 08:58:22 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 08:58:22 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 08:58:22 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B SB04 (D (ATA)
I 08:58:22 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x)
I 08:58:22 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 08:58:22 Write Mode: DVD
I 08:58:22 Write Type: DAO
I 08:58:22 Write Speed: 6x
I 08:58:22 DVD+R Reserve Track: Yes
I 08:58:22 Link Size: Auto
I 08:58:22 Test Mode: No
I 08:58:22 OPC: No
I 08:58:22 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 08:58:22 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 08:58:34 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 08:58:35 Writing LeadIn...
I 08:58:36 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285867)
I 08:58:36 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285867)
I 09:22:23 Synchronising Cache...
I 09:22:27 Closing Track...
I 09:22:28 Finalising Disc...
I 09:22:44 Exporting Graph Data...
I 09:22:44 Graph Data File: Cocuments and SettingsKenApplication DataImgBurnGraph Data FilesTSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203B_SB04_TUESDAY-AUGUST-05-2008_8-58_AM_CMC_MAG-M01-00_6x.ibg
I 09:22:44 Export Successfully Completed!
I 09:22:44 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:24:21
I 09:22:44 Average Write Rate: 3,205 KB/s (2.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,831 KB/s (2.8x)
I 09:30:31 Operation Started!
I 09:30:31 Source File: F:TUDORS_S1_DISC2.ISO
I 09:30:31 Source File Sectors: 2,285,868 (MODE1/2048)
I 09:30:31 Source File Size: 4,681,457,664 bytes
I 09:30:31 Source File Volume Identifier: TUDORS_S1_DISC2
I 09:30:31 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 49651649DVDSHRNK
I 09:30:31 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 09:30:31 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 09:30:31 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B SB04 (D (ATA)
I 09:30:31 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x)
I 09:30:31 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 09:30:31 Write Mode: DVD
I 09:30:31 Write Type: DAO
I 09:30:31 Write Speed: 6x
I 09:30:31 DVD+R Reserve Track: Yes
I 09:30:31 Link Size: Auto
I 09:30:31 Test Mode: No
I 09:30:31 OPC: No
I 09:30:31 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 09:30:32 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 09:30:44 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 09:30:45 Writing LeadIn...
I 09:30:46 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285867)
I 09:30:46 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285867)
I 09:54:33 Synchronising Cache...
I 09:54:37 Closing Track...
I 09:54:38 Finalising Disc...
I 09:54:54 Exporting Graph Data...
I 09:54:54 Graph Data File: Cocuments and SettingsKenApplication DataImgBurnGraph Data FilesTSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203B_SB04_TUESDAY-AUGUST-05-2008_9-30_AM_CMC_MAG-M01-00_6x.ibg
I 09:54:54 Export Successfully Completed!
I 09:54:54 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:24:22
I 09:54:54 Average Write Rate: 3,205 KB/s (2.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,859 KB/s (2.8x)
I 10:20:41 Operation Started!
I 10:20:41 Source File: G:TUDORS_S1_DISC3.ISO
I 10:20:41 Source File Sectors: 2,285,868 (MODE1/2048)
I 10:20:41 Source File Size: 4,681,457,664 bytes
I 10:20:41 Source File Volume Identifier: TUDORS_S1_DISC3
I 10:20:41 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 090F8702DVDSHRNK
I 10:20:41 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 10:20:41 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 10:20:41 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B SB04 (D (ATA)
I 10:20:41 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x)
I 10:20:41 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 10:20:41 Write Mode: DVD
I 10:20:41 Write Type: DAO
I 10:20:41 Write Speed: 6x
I 10:20:41 DVD+R Reserve Track: Yes
I 10:20:41 Link Size: Auto
I 10:20:41 Test Mode: No
I 10:20:41 OPC: No
I 10:20:41 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 10:20:41 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 10:20:54 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 10:20:54 Writing LeadIn...
I 10:20:55 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285867)
I 10:20:55 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285867)
I 10:42:54 Synchronising Cache...
I 10:42:58 Closing Track...
I 10:42:59 Finalising Disc...
I 10:43:15 Exporting Graph Data...
I 10:43:15 Graph Data File: Cocuments and SettingsKenApplication DataImgBurnGraph Data FilesTSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203B_SB04_TUESDAY-AUGUST-05-2008_10-20_AM_CMC_MAG-M01-00_6x.ibg
I 10:43:15 Export Successfully Completed!
I 10:43:15 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:22:34
I 10:43:15 Average Write Rate: 3,468 KB/s (2.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,912 KB/s (2.8x)
I 11:42:51 Operation Started!
I 11:42:51 Source File: G:TUDORS_S1_DISC4_HI_RES.ISO
I 11:42:51 Source File Sectors: 2,285,899 (MODE1/2048)
I 11:42:51 Source File Size: 4,681,521,152 bytes
I 11:42:51 Source File Volume Identifier: TUDORS_S1_DISC4
I 11:42:51 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 239BDDBEDVDSHRNK
I 11:42:51 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 11:42:51 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 11:42:51 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B SB04 (D (ATA)
I 11:42:51 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x)
I 11:42:51 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 11:42:51 Write Mode: DVD
I 11:42:51 Write Type: DAO
I 11:42:51 Write Speed: 6x
I 11:42:51 DVD+R Reserve Track: Yes
I 11:42:51 Link Size: Auto
I 11:42:51 Test Mode: No
I 11:42:51 OPC: No
I 11:42:51 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 11:42:51 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 11:43:04 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 11:43:04 Writing LeadIn...
I 11:43:05 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285898)
I 11:43:05 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285898)
I 12:05:14 Synchronising Cache...
I 12:05:18 Closing Track...
I 12:05:19 Finalising Disc...
I 12:05:35 Exporting Graph Data...
I 12:05:35 Graph Data File: Cocuments and SettingsKenApplication DataImgBurnGraph Data FilesTSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203B_SB04_TUESDAY-AUGUST-05-2008_11-42_AM_CMC_MAG-M01-00_6x.ibg
I 12:05:35 Export Successfully Completed!
I 12:05:35 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:22:43
I 12:05:35 Average Write Rate: 3,442 KB/s (2.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,912 KB/s (2.8x)
I 16:16:31 Close Request Acknowledged
I 16:16:31 Closing Down...
I 16:16:31 Shutting down SPTI...
I 16:16:31 ImgBurn closed!
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; ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 - Log
; Tuesday, 05 August 2008, 09:35:55
; \****************************************//
;
;
I 09:33:47 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!
I 09:33:47 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 09:33:47 Total Physical Memory: 3,402,080 KB - Available: 2,244,048 KB
I 09:33:47 Initialising SPTI...
I 09:33:47 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
E 09:33:49 CreateFile Failed! - Device: '\.CdRom0' (D
E 09:33:49 Reason: The device is not ready.
W 09:33:49 Errors were encountered when trying to access a drive.
W 09:33:49 This drive will not be visible in the program.
W 09:33:49 No devices detected!
I 09:35:55 Close Request Acknowledged
I 09:35:55 Closing Down...
I 09:35:55 Shutting down SPTI...
I 09:35:55 ImgBurn closed!
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; ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 - Log
; Tuesday, 05 August 2008, 08:57:43
; \****************************************//
;
;
I 08:55:50 ImgBurn Version 2.4.1.0 started!
I 08:55:50 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 08:55:50 Total Physical Memory: 3,402,080 KB - Available: 2,342,252 KB
I 08:55:50 Initialising SPTI...
I 08:55:50 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 08:55:50 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 08:57:43 Close Request Acknowledged
I 08:57:43 Closing Down...
I 08:57:43 Shutting down SPTI...
I 08:57:43 ImgBurn closed!




There is something really wrong. Lowest speed for DVD+R is 4x (at least this is what can be taken from the firmware).
Please provide information about the Sata controller you are using and its configuration (IDE/ATA;AHCI;Raid;whatever).


I am using the SATA controller on my Intel mb DP35DP. Two onboard serial controllers. The Samsung is attached to the first, ICH9 4 port SATA storage controller 2920. (operating system Windows XP Pro, SP3) They are not configured as RAID or AHCI. Note that there has been no change to the configuration of the system in the past few months and initially it would burn at 8X or a little more.


Are you ready to sacrifice a disc?
Run Nero CD/DVD Speed and have it create a disc. Start with the maximum speed that is offered. Post the screenshot here.
Michael


Here is the log. It is pretty lengthy. Despite the fact that it said it was copying at 18X, it took 24 minutes.

Thanks for taking the time to help with this.
Ken K


NT-SPTI used
Nero Version: 8.3.6.0
Internal Version: 8, 3, 6, 0

Recorder: Version: SB04 - HA 1 TA 0 - 8.3.6.0
Adapter driver: HA 1
Drive buffer : 2048kB
Bus Type : default
CD-ROM: Version: SB04 - HA 1 TA 0 - 8.3.6.0
Adapter driver: HA 1

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : ST3300831AS atapi Port 2 ID 1 DMA: On
DiskPeripheral : HDS722525VLSA80 atapi Port 3 ID 0 DMA: On
OtherPeripheral : Promise SATA Console 1.00 ulsata2 Port 6 ID 16 DMA: Off
DiskPeripheral : WDC WD7500AAKS-00RBA 030. ulsata2 Port 6 ID 8 DMA: Off

=== CDRom-Device-Map ===
TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B D: CdRom0
=======================

AutoRun : 1
Excluded drive IDs:
WriteBufferSize: 83886080 (0) Byte
BUFE : 0
Physical memory : 2047MB (2097151kB)
Free physical memory: 2047MB (2097151kB)
Memory in use : 24 %
Uncached PFiles: 0x0
Use Inquiry : 1
Global Bus Type: default (0)
Check supported media : Disabled (0)

5.8.2008
Burn DVD Image
6:00:13 PM #1 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 450
LockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL

6:00:14 PM #2 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 3568
Turn on Disc-At-Once, using DVD media

6:00:14 PM #3 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 311
Last possible write address on media: 2295103 (510:01.28, 4482MB)
Last address to be written: 2285879 (507:58.29, 4464MB)

6:00:14 PM #4 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 323
Write in overburning mode: NO (enabled: CD)

6:00:14 PM #5 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 2948
Recorder: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B, Media type: DVD+R
Disc Manufacturer ID: , Media Type ID: , Product revision number: 0
Disc Application Code: 0, Extended Information Indicators: 7

6:00:14 PM #6 Text 0 File DlgWaitCD.cpp, Line 497
>>> Protocol of DlgWaitCD activities: <<<
=========================================

6:00:14 PM #7 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 754
Setup items (after recorder preparation)
0: TRM_DATA_MODE1 (2 - CD-ROM Mode 1, ISO 9660)
2 indices, index0 (150) not provided
original disc pos #0 + 2285880 (2285880) = #2285880/507:58.30
not relocatable, disc pos for caching/writing not required/not required
-> TRM_DATA_MODE1, 2048, config 0, wanted index0 0 blocks, length 2285880 blocks [D: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B]
--------------------------------------------------------------

6:00:14 PM #8 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 956
Prepare [D: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B] 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 4681482240, ISRC "
DAO layout:
===========
___Start_|____Track_|_Idx_|_CtrlAdr_|_____Size_|______NWA_|_RecDep__________
0 | lead-in | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 0 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00
0 | 1 | 1 | 0x41 | 2285880 | 2285880 | 0x00
2285880 | lead-out | 1 | 0x41 | 0 | 0 | 0x00

6:00:14 PM #9 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 240
SPTILockVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_LOCK_VOLUME

6:00:14 PM #10 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4359
Caching options: cache CDRom or Network-Yes, small files-No (<64KB)

6:00:14 PM #11 Phase 24 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1767
Caching of files started

6:00:14 PM #12 Text 0 File Burncd.cpp, Line 4481
Cache writing successful.

6:00:14 PM #13 Phase 25 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1767
Caching of files completed

6:00:14 PM #14 Phase 36 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1767
Burn process started at 18x (24,930 KB/s)

6:00:14 PM #15 Text 0 File ThreadedTransferInterface.cpp, Line 2673
Verifying disc position of item 0 (not relocatable, no disc pos, no patch infos, orig at #0): write at #0

6:00:14 PM #16 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 10187
---- Disc Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Media Type: 0, Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD+R (10), Part Version: 1.0x (1)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Transfer Rate: (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26053F h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h
Extended Information indicators: 7 h
Disc Manufacturer ID: CMC.MAG.
Media type ID: M01
Product revision number: 0
Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 56
Media Specific [16..783]:
00 00 07 43 4D 43 20 4D - 41 47 00 4D 30 31 00 38 ...CMC.MAG.M01.8
23 54 37 18 00 3E 6E 00 - 70 62 15 15 0B 0B 08 08 #T7..>n.pb......
01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
01 00 38 38 00 1D 62 35 - 07 30 22 10 08 20 1C 01 ..88..b5.0".....
00 00 00 1D 62 35 07 30 - 22 10 08 20 1C 01 00 00 ....b5.0".......
02 00 54 70 02 38 5F 56 - 20 14 0B 0B 01 18 00 00 ..Tp.8_V........
00 00 02 3D 5D 7A 20 14 - 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 00 10 ...=]z..........
03 00 54 DF 02 1F 65 5A - 20 14 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 ..T...eZ........
00 00 02 06 67 86 20 14 - 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 00 89 ....g...........
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00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
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6:00:14 PM #17 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 10187
---- Disc Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Media Type: 0, Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD+R (10), Part Version: 1.0x (1)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Transfer Rate: (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26053F h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h
Extended Information indicators: 7 h
Disc Manufacturer ID: CMC.MAG.
Media type ID: M01
Product revision number: 0
Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 56
Media Specific [16..783]:
00 00 07 43 4D 43 20 4D - 41 47 00 4D 30 31 00 38 ...CMC.MAG.M01.8
23 54 37 18 00 3E 6E 00 - 70 62 15 15 0B 0B 08 08 #T7..>n.pb......
01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
01 00 38 38 00 1D 62 35 - 07 30 22 10 08 20 1C 01 ..88..b5.0".....
00 00 00 1D 62 35 07 30 - 22 10 08 20 1C 01 00 00 ....b5.0".......
02 00 54 70 02 38 5F 56 - 20 14 0B 0B 01 18 00 00 ..Tp.8_V........
00 00 02 3D 5D 7A 20 14 - 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 00 10 ...=]z..........
03 00 54 DF 02 1F 65 5A - 20 14 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 ..T...eZ........
00 00 02 06 67 86 20 14 - 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 00 89 ....g...........
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6:00:14 PM #18 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 10187
---- Disc Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Media Type: 0, Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD+R (10), Part Version: 1.0x (1)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Transfer Rate: (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 26053F h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Disc Application Code: 0 / 0 h
Extended Information indicators: 7 h
Disc Manufacturer ID: CMC.MAG.
Media type ID: M01
Product revision number: 0
Number of Physical format information bytes in use in ADIP up to byte 63: 56
Media Specific [16..783]:
00 00 07 43 4D 43 20 4D - 41 47 00 4D 30 31 00 38 ...CMC.MAG.M01.8
23 54 37 18 00 3E 6E 00 - 70 62 15 15 0B 0B 08 08 #T7..>n.pb......
01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
01 00 38 38 00 1D 62 35 - 07 30 22 10 08 20 1C 01 ..88..b5.0".....
00 00 00 1D 62 35 07 30 - 22 10 08 20 1C 01 00 00 ....b5.0".......
02 00 54 70 02 38 5F 56 - 20 14 0B 0B 01 18 00 00 ..Tp.8_V........
00 00 02 3D 5D 7A 20 14 - 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 00 10 ...=]z..........
03 00 54 DF 02 1F 65 5A - 20 14 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 ..T...eZ........
00 00 02 06 67 86 20 14 - 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 00 89 ....g...........
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6:00:14 PM #19 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 8447
Drive: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B
Book Type request [TSST]: DVD-ROM
Changing the Book Type was finished successfully, return code 0

6:00:14 PM #20 CDR -1207 File DVDR.cpp, Line 6627
Book Type automatically set to: DVD-ROM

6:00:14 PM #21 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 675
Start write address at LBA 0
DVD high compatibility mode: Yes

6:00:14 PM #22 Text 0 File ThreadedTransfer.cpp, Line 269
Pipe memory size 83836800

6:24:02 PM #23 Text 0 File WriterStatus.cpp, Line 245
start writing Lead-Out at LBA 2285880 (22E138h), length 0 blocks

6:24:23 PM #24 Text 0 File DVDPlusRW.cpp, Line 943
EndDAO: Last written address 2285888

6:24:23 PM #25 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 10187
---- Disc Structure: Physical Format Information (00h) ----
Media Type: 0, Layer: 0, Address: 0 (0 h), AGID: 0; Length: 2050
Book Type: DVD-ROM (0), Part Version: 1.0x (1)
Disc Size: 120 mm, Maximum Transfer Rate: (F h)
Number of Layers: 1, Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP), Layer Type: recordable
Linear Density: 0,267 um/bit, Track Density: 0,74 um/track
Starting Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 30000 h (DVD-ROM, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW)
End Physical Sector Number of Data Area: 25E13F h
Data in Burst Cutting Area (BCA) does not exist
Twin Format Flag: 0
Media Specific [16..783]:
00 00 07 43 4D 43 20 4D - 41 47 00 4D 30 31 00 38 ...CMC.MAG.M01.8
23 54 37 18 00 3E 6E 00 - 70 62 15 15 0B 0B 08 08 #T7..>n.pb......
01 19 1B 0B 0B 0E 0F 01 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
01 00 38 38 00 1D 62 35 - 07 30 22 10 08 20 1C 01 ..88..b5.0".....
00 00 00 1D 62 35 07 30 - 22 10 08 20 1C 01 00 00 ....b5.0".......
02 00 54 70 02 38 5F 56 - 20 14 0B 0B 01 18 00 00 ..Tp.8_V........
00 00 02 3D 5D 7A 20 14 - 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 00 10 ...=]z..........
03 00 54 DF 02 1F 65 5A - 20 14 0C 0A 01 18 00 00 ..T...eZ........
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00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 - 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 ................

6:24:23 PM #26 SPTI -1046 File SCSIPassThrough.cpp, Line 214
CdRom0: SCSIStatus(x02) WinError(0) NeroError(-1046)
CDB Data: 0xFF 06 12 00 00 00 01 00 00 00 00 AA
Sense Key: 0x05 (KEY_ILLEGAL_REQUEST)
Sense Code: 0x30
Sense Qual: 0x06
Sense Area: 0x70 00 05 00 00 00 00 0A 00 00 00 00 30 06

6:24:23 PM #27 Text 0 File DVDR.cpp, Line 8447
Drive: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B
Book Type request [TSST]: DVD+R
Changing the Book Type was finished with error, return code -1046

6:24:23 PM #28 Phase 37 File dlgbrnst.cpp, Line 1767
Burn process completed successfully at 18x (24,930 KB/s)

6:24:23 PM #29 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 287
SPTIDismountVolume - completed successfully for FSCTL_DISMOUNT_VOLUME

6:24:27 PM #30 Text 0 File Cdrdrv.cpp, Line 11450
DriveLocker: UnLockVolume completed

6:24:27 PM #31 Text 0 File SCSIPTICommands.cpp, Line 450
UnLockMCN - completed sucessfully for IOCTL_STORAGE_MCN_CONTROL


Existing drivers:

Registry Keys:
HKLMSoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionWinLogonAllocateCDROMs : 0 (Security Option)
Answer by mciahel, Wednesday 6th of August 2008 09:23
Hi,

thanks for the logs.

This is your problem:

kdkrone said:

=== Scsi-Device-Map ===
CdRomPeripheral : TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B atapi Port 2 ID 0 DMA: Off


To fix that, read here:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/f61/troubleshooting-enabling-checking-dma-windows-vista-xp-2000-me-9x-101616/

Michael

Answer by kdkrone, Thursday 7th of August 2008 03:30
mciahel said:
Hi,

thanks for the logs.

This is your problem:

To fix that, read here:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/f61/troubleshooting-enabling-checking-dma-windows-vista-xp-2000-me-9x-101616/

Michael



Well, I changed the settings but they did not help (max write was 2.4X). Here is copy of the log after the settings were changed to "DMA if available" in all three primary and secondary channels...

Thoughts?


I 17:57:47 Operation Started!
I 17:57:47 Source File: F:8470_03_HIST_OF_ENG_DISK_5.ISO
I 17:57:47 Source File Sectors: 2,285,885 (MODE1/2048)
I 17:57:47 Source File Size: 4,681,492,480 bytes
I 17:57:47 Source File Volume Identifier: 8470_03_HIST_OF_ENG_DISK_5
I 17:57:47 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 1E9489D5DVDSHRNK
I 17:57:47 Source File Implementation Identifier: DVD Shrink
I 17:57:47 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 17:57:47 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B SB04 (D (ATA)
I 17:57:47 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x)
I 17:57:47 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 17:57:47 Write Mode: DVD
I 17:57:47 Write Type: DAO
I 17:57:47 Write Speed: 6x
I 17:57:47 DVD+R Reserve Track: Yes
I 17:57:47 Link Size: Auto
I 17:57:47 Test Mode: No
I 17:57:47 OPC: No
I 17:57:47 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 17:57:49 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 17:58:01 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 17:58:02 Writing LeadIn...
I 17:58:03 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2285884)
I 17:58:03 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2285884)
I 18:21:29 Synchronising Cache...
I 18:21:33 Closing Track...
I 18:21:34 Finalising Disc...
I 18:21:50 Exporting Graph Data...
I 18:21:51 Graph Data File: Cocuments and SettingsKenApplication DataImgBurnGraph Data FilesTSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203B_SB04_WEDNESDAY-AUGUST-06-2008_5-57_PM_CMC_MAG-M01-00_6x.ibg
I 18:21:51 Export Successfully Completed!
I 18:21:51 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:24:03
I 18:21:51 Average Write Rate: 3,251 KB/s (2.3x) - Maximum Write Rate: 3,859 KB/s (2.8x)
I 18:25:05 Close Request Acknowledged
I 18:25:05 Closing Down...
I 18:25:05 Shutting down SPTI...
I 18:25:06 ImgBurn closed!
Answer by vroom, Thursday 7th of August 2008 08:37
Only two things i can say that might make some sence, first to defrag your HDD, and the sedond is to try some other sata port, i had this almost the same problem with my 203D, always the buffers was 0-90% and never reached the selected speed, but after a few experiments everything now works fine no dropping buffer and also no slowdowns in burn speed.
Answer by mciahel, Thursday 7th of August 2008 09:03
kdkrone said:
Well, I changed the settings but they did not help (max write was 2.4X). Here is copy of the log after the settings were changed to "DMA if available" in all three primary and secondary channels...
what are the current transfer modes? Just setting "DMA if available" is not sufficient.
Answer by kdkrone, Thursday 7th of August 2008 15:59
mciahel said:
what are the current transfer modes? Just setting "DMA if available" is not sufficient.


Well, I have been making some progress. But first, where do I check the transfer modes?

Last night I re-read an earlier post that you had recommended and ran a .vbs file named resetmydma.vbs. With that I was able to get to a max write speed of 13.6 with an average of 9.6. The buffer and the device buffer ran about 100% max.

That speed is fine with me but if there are other tweaks I can do to get the speed even higher, I am all ears to hear what they are. Many thanks, by the way, for all of this help. It is awesome!

Ken K

Latest log below:

ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 - Log
; Thursday, 07 August 2008, 06:53:31
; \****************************************//
;
;
I 06:47:38 ImgBurn Version 2.4.2.0 started!
I 06:47:38 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3)
I 06:47:38 Total Physical Memory: 3,402,072 KB - Available: 2,761,592 KB
I 06:47:38 Initialising SPTI...
I 06:47:38 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...
I 06:47:50 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM!
I 06:48:06 Operation Started!
I 06:48:06 Source File: C:GENERATION KILL #4.iso
I 06:48:06 Source File Sectors: 1,503,696 (MODE1/2048)
I 06:48:06 Source File Size: 3,079,569,408 bytes
I 06:48:06 Source File Volume Identifier: PRJ_080806
I 06:48:06 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 3906B76ARDUS0004
I 06:48:06 Source File Implementation Identifier: Ulead Systems USA Inc.
I 06:48:06 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)
I 06:48:06 Destination Device: [2:0:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203B SB04 (D (ATA)
I 06:48:06 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Disc ID: CMC MAG-M01-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x)
I 06:48:06 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104
I 06:48:06 Write Mode: DVD
I 06:48:06 Write Type: DAO
I 06:48:06 Write Speed: MAX
I 06:48:06 DVD+R Reserve Track: Yes
I 06:48:06 Link Size: Auto
I 06:48:06 Test Mode: No
I 06:48:06 OPC: No
I 06:48:06 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 06:48:06 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM
I 06:48:18 Filling Buffer... (40 MB)
I 06:48:19 Writing LeadIn...
I 06:48:24 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 1503695)
I 06:48:24 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 1503695)
I 06:52:06 Synchronising Cache...
I 06:52:11 Closing Track...
I 06:52:12 Finalising Disc...
I 06:52:32 Exporting Graph Data...
I 06:52:32 Graph Data File: Cocuments and SettingsKenApplication DataImgBurnGraph Data FilesTSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S203B_SB04_THURSDAY-AUGUST-07-2008_6-48_AM_CMC_MAG-M01-00_MAX.ibg
I 06:52:32 Export Successfully Completed!
I 06:52:32 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:04:26
I 06:52:32 Average Write Rate: 13,546 KB/s (9.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 18,799 KB/s (13.6x)
I 06:53:31 Close Request Acknowledged
I 06:53:31 Closing Down...
I 06:53:31 Shutting down SPTI...
I 06:53:31 ImgBurn closed!
Answer by mciahel, Thursday 7th of August 2008 22:03
Hi,
kdkrone said:
Well, I have been making some progress. But first, where do I check the transfer modes?
at the very same place where you set "DMA if available" option

I was able to get to a max write speed of 13.6 with an average of 9.6. The buffer and the device buffer ran about 100% max.

That speed is fine with me but if there are other tweaks I can do to get the speed even higher,
(...)
I 06:48:06 Source File Size: 3,079,569,408 bytes
I 06:52:32 Average Write Rate: 13,546 KB/s (9.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 18,799 KB/s (13.6x)

13,6x for a 3GB source file is perfectly ok, the drive will reach the maximum speed at the end of a full disc. I personally would not go faster than 12x max with that media btw.

Michael
Answer by kdkrone, Thursday 7th of August 2008 23:36
OK, here are the transfer modes:

First, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary.

Transfer modes:
Primary IDE channels
First primary Device 0 not applicable
Device 1 not applicable

Second primary Device 0 ultra DMA 5
Device 1 ultra DMA 5

Third primary Device 0 n/a
Device 1 n/a

Secondary IDE channels

First secondary Device 0 n/a
Device 1 n/a

Second secondary Device 0 uDMA 5
Device 1 n/a

Third secondary Device 0 n/a
Device 1 n/a

(This raises the question of how does this info help? Can I use this to help me figure out what piece of equipment is on which SATA controller? If so, how?)

Thanks
Ken K
Answer by kdkrone, Thursday 7th of August 2008 23:41
mciahel said:
13,6x for a 3GB source file is perfectly ok, the drive will reach the maximum speed at the end of a full disc. I personally would not go faster than 12x max with that media btw.

Michael


Which media can be written reliably faster? What do you use?

Ken K
Answer by vroom, Friday 8th of August 2008 00:00
Verbatim and TY is the choice that most of CDF would say, i also think that there is no point on going faster that 12x/16x, unless you want to do some testing.
Answer by mciahel, Friday 8th of August 2008 22:54
Hi,
kdkrone said:

First, there are 3 primary and 3 secondary.

Transfer modes:
(...)
Second primary Device 0 ultra DMA 5
Device 1 ultra DMA 5
(...)
Second secondary Device 0 uDMA 5
Device 1 n/a

nothing to complain about here.


(This raises the question of how does this info help? Can I use this to help me figure out what piece of equipment is on which SATA controller? If so, how?)
This helps confirming if the drives are really running in DMA mode. Many people think, they enable "DMA if available" and are set.
From the information given in this post, it is not possible to tell what drive is hooked on which connector.

Additional information is often given by the properties of the drive as shown in device manager.

Michael
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• NERO 8 problem with SH-203B drive
Question by dragosb, Wednesday 30th of July 2008 14:52
Hello,

I have just installed VISTA 64 and installed NERO 8. When I start NERO I can choose only the image recorder and I do not have my Samsung SH-203B recorder in the list.

I can read all my discs in windows explorer.

I allready tried to reinstall nero and also used their cleaning tool but the result is just the same.

Please help

Thanks
Answer by mciahel, Wednesday 30th of July 2008 22:38
Hi and Welcome!

what happens if you try other burning software like ImgBurn? Also, have you installed the latest Nero Updates?

Michael
Answer by dragosb, Thursday 31st of July 2008 23:34
Thanks for the answer.

I did not try any other software but I resolved the problem. It seems that the VIA Hyperion drivers for the SATA controler were the problem. I rooled back the drivers for the controler to the Microsoft original drivers and now everything works fine.

Thanks again for your answer
Dragos B
Answer by mciahel, Thursday 31st of July 2008 23:50
Nice you got it working