Product information

Samsung SH-S203N / TS-H653N detail information

03/06/2008

Brand
Samsung
Product
SH-S203N / TS-H653N 
Partnumber
 
Description
The Samsung SH-S203N / TS-H653N is a Super Multi Drive which can burn DVD's up to 20x and is supporting LightScribe technology. 

Specifications

 
General
Buffer
2 MB
OEM
Toshiba-Samsung
Chipset
Mediatek
Connection
SATA
Lightscribe
yes
 
write speed
CDR
48 x
CDRW
32 x
DVD-R
20 x
DVD-RW
6 x
DVD-R DL
12 x
DVD+R
20 x
DVD+RW
8 x
DVD+R DL
16 x
DVD-RAM
12 x
 
read speed
CD
48 x
DVD
16 x
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All Questions & Answers for this product

You can find all the questions that have been asked about the Samsung SH-S203N / TS-H653N below.
  • New!samsung sh-s203n/ts-h653n
  • Question by russellpr, Friday 29th of August 2008 04:16
    Does this dvd writer come in IDE connection or only sataBig Grin
    Answer by bjkg, Friday 29th of August 2008 06:17
    @ russellpr,

    Purhaps you should review the CD Freaks Samsung Forum “Samsung DVD Writer FAQ” (http://club.cdfreaks.com/f105/mini-faq-samsung-dvd-writers-220607)

    Regards,
    bjkg
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  • New!What to do at 'Select Layer Break Position' Screen???
  • Question by NBK, Thursday 28th of August 2008 09:12
    Hi

    What do i do at this ImgBurn screen? I am trying to burn a Verbatim branded MKM 001 MIS @4x...

    Why are my options good to mostly average? The *.iso was created in DVDit Pro HD 6.4...

    Thanks
    NBK
    Answer by Dialysis1, Thursday 28th of August 2008 10:02
    Preview each one and then choose the best one. If one has a very dark scene or fading in from black, I would go with that one.
    Answer by LIGHTNING UK!, Thursday 28th of August 2008 11:03
    I would guess that the authoring program intended for the gold star one to be used as the LB position, hence why the SPLIP (seamless playback) flag has been cleared.

    So just select it (as you appear to have already done) and then click OK.
    Answer by NBK, Thursday 28th of August 2008 12:30
    Thanks for responding,

    EmbarrassmentI had been pressing the 'Revert to VOBU/ECC search. Did i do any harm to my DVD+R DL disk movie?

    NBK
    Answer by LIGHTNING UK!, Thursday 28th of August 2008 19:15
    Yes and no, some players will probably just hang if you do that but it's better than just splitting the data exactly in half.

    I've guess I've never really seen the big deal in picking one from the selection and clicking ok.... it's not like it's asking you to perform brain surgery or anything!
    Answer by NBK, Thursday 28th of August 2008 21:53
    LIGHTNING UK! said:
    Yes and no, some players will probably just hang if you do that but it's better than just splitting the data exactly in half.

    I've guess I've never really seen the big deal in picking one from the selection and clicking ok.... it's not like it's asking you to perform brain surgery or anything!


    Thanks for educating me about ImgBurn!!!

    NBK
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  • New!Copied DVDs do not play in standalone Player
  • Question by rascallyrabbit, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 05:19
    Embarrassment I'm using 123CopyDVD 2008 software to copy DVD. The DVD plays in my HP Pc (same burner/reader) but will not play in standalone player. (new Sony DVD Recoder player).
    I have tried both -R, +R DVD's (Memorex) and when I put in satndalone it either freezes or starts skipping through the DVD.

    I contacted 123Copy DVD but they indicated my writer might not be able to write these formats. The specs say it can..
    What am I doing wrong... Is there an upgrade for this driver?
    Any ideas?
    Answer by GJ, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 05:25
    rascallyrabbit said:
    [qanda](Memorex) and when I put in satndalone it either freezes or starts skipping through the DVD.


    The freezing and skipping is due to a too fast burn speed. Lower your burn speed! Memorex is not good media and you should burn at half the rated speed for them. If rated 16x burn at 8x, if rated 8x burn at 4x.
    Answer by Kerry56, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 05:34
    This is probably a problem with the media you are using. Slowing down the burn speed might help, but I think you would be better off using Verbatim 16x media. And I'd try burning it at 12x or 8x.

    My Samsung 203B burns Verbatim +R 16x very well at 8x.

    Memorex varies greatly in quality, ranging from mediocre to poor. They use different suppliers, so it is hard to know exactly what disks you will get....and they seem to get less than the best disks available from those suppliers anyway.

    Your copy program is one that I am not familiar with. Does this rip and compress the movie to fit onto a single layer dvd? It might be part of the problem. If you continue to have freezes and skipping, even after changing the media to Verbatim and slowing down the burning speed, this program is next on the list of suspects.

    There are free tools that are highly recommended around here if you care to look at them, including the regularly updated free decryption program DVDFab HD Decrypter, the compression program DVDShrink, and the free burning program called ImgBurn.
    Answer by rascallyrabbit, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 05:44
    The DVD +R's were Verbatim.
    Is that the bit rate they talk about -- which is set to auto?

    They give you 3 options copy DVD to DVD, copies the DVD exactly or Copy the Movie only or copy to Dual layer. I have tried the first two options with same results. The DVD plays in 3 different PC's (home, work and laptop) but not in standalone.

    Do I need to save movie to Harddrive first (other than temp directory which they utilize when the "copy DVD" is selected) and then use the Create DVD mode?

    The 123copydvd.com has a free 24 hour download to test software. I bought it after testing but didn't try my standalone.
    Answer by Kerry56, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 05:55
    Since it takes the movie and places it in a temp directory, you are decrypting and ripping to the hard drive before burning. So I doubt that doing it manually will change anything.

    The first question is, will the program allow you to set the burning speed? If so, slow the blasted thing down.

    Bitrate in video refers to the amount of information, or detail that is included per unit of time. Higher bitrates yield better quality (up to a point), but result in larger files. If your file has to fit a certain size, say a single layer dvd, then you can only have so high a bitrate in order for it to fit. You should almost certainly leave it on auto in this program
    Answer by GJ, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 05:58
    123copydvd is not exactly a good dvd backup program and to me I think you wasted your money on it. I may have it but I have not used it for awhile and believe I need to pay more money for the recent update. Why don't you download dvdfab hd decryptor it is a free program and is updated all the time. Then you need dvdshrink so you can compress the dvd so it fits on a dvd+r or -r blank. dvdshrink works with the nero burning rom or you can use ImgBurn but I not know how for that but someone else does. Also anydvd along with clonedvd is good and gives a free 21 day trial. dvdfab also gives a fgree trial for their 2 pay programs. try them out and see what works for you
    Answer by beef barley, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 06:29
    In regards to advice above, here is an option. Posts #67 to #74, but please read Post #78 & post any questions you have in your thread here.

    http://club.cdfreaks.com/f116/dvdfab-5-0-2-2-not-ready-big-league-245636/index3.html
    Answer by zap em, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 08:59
    RASCALLY RABBIT
    Try using sony dvd+rs. They usually work pretty good
    for me.
    ZAP.
    Answer by coolcolors, Tuesday 26th of August 2008 15:14
    rascallyrabbit said:
    The DVD +R's were Verbatim.
    Is that the bit rate they talk about -- which is set to auto?

    They give you 3 options copy DVD to DVD, copies the DVD exactly or Copy the Movie only or copy to Dual layer. I have tried the first two options with same results. The DVD plays in 3 different PC's (home, work and laptop) but not in standalone.

    Do I need to save movie to Harddrive first (other than temp directory which they utilize when the "copy DVD" is selected) and then use the Create DVD mode?

    The 123copydvd.com has a free 24 hour download to test software. I bought it after testing but didn't try my standalone.


    Part of the problem might be the software your using to copy your dvd. Might be better to use something like DVDfab Plat or AnyDVD with either CloneCD or CloneDVD to make better backup DVD. But also as Kerry56 mention burn speed makes alot of difference but also make sure you defrag your HDD for better copies. I use memorex and had good results in burning but I burned memorex DL at 2.4x speed not max or default to get better results.
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  • New!Sammy S203n Fully Patched Vs. Mad Dog Md-20xstfi
  • Question by SLOVEHEART, Saturday 23rd of August 2008 04:12
    here is a comparision of a sammy s203n sbo2 fully patched w/codeking, and a mad dog md-20xstfi which is a ts-h653b or a s203b with mad dog firmware, both nero disc speeds were scanned with the mad dog drive and both were ripped with dvdfab5085 and a sammy s223f as the reading drive (sb00 fully patched). both discs are verbatim dl 8x. the first time I scanned the mad dog disc (first attachment) i got 237 pi failures, i had to scan it again, it must have gotten dirty because the pi failures are up to 653, but that is still well below the sammy with 1603 pi failures.Cool
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  • Samsung SH-S203N v. MKM 001!!!
  • Question by NBK, Tuesday 19th of August 2008 20:46
    angryHi

    Verbatim branded MKM 001
    burned at 4x using ImgBurn 2.4.2.0
    MIS

    What is going on with quality scan? The TRT looks allright...

    NBK
    Answer by NBK, Wednesday 20th of August 2008 01:49
    burned @ 4x in Samsung SH-S203N SB02 fully patched [the above was burned in the S203N]
    Sony branded MIS MKM 001
    ImgBurn 2.4.2
    Answer by NBK, Wednesday 20th of August 2008 15:51
    angryHi

    It looks like i bought a bad batch of Verbatim branded MKM 001 10-pack a couple of years of ago!!!

    Thanks
    NBK
    Answer by NBK, Thursday 21st of August 2008 19:23
    Hi all,

    angryShall i junk the bad batch?angry

    Thanks
    NBK
    Answer by pepst, Thursday 21st of August 2008 19:39
    NBK said:
    Hi all,

    angryShall i junk the bad batch?angry

    Thanks
    NBK


    Why? The second burn looks quite good (and Benq DW1655 is not the most accurate DL scanner, so the result is actually even better).
    But if you really think that you have a bad batch... do not trash it, send it to me please bigsmilebigsmilebigsmile
    Answer by NBK, Thursday 21st of August 2008 20:09
    pepst said:
    Why? The second burn looks quite good (and Benq DW1655 is not the most accurate DL scanner, so the result is actually even better).

    Should i use my Samsung SH-S203N for scanning DL?

    But if you really think that you have a bad batch... do not trash it, send it to me please bigsmilebigsmilebigsmile


    LOL

    Thanks
    NBK
    Answer by negritude, Thursday 21st of August 2008 22:30
    pepst said:
    ...and Benq DW1655 is not the most accurate DL scanner, so the result is actually even better...


    Please name a more accurate DL scanner.
    Answer by NBK, Thursday 21st of August 2008 23:02
    scanned in Samsung SH-S203N
    burned @4x by Nero Speed
    Answer by pepst, Thursday 21st of August 2008 23:06
    negritude said:
    Please name a more accurate DL scanner.


    I cannot, honestly Stick Out Tongue .
    But it is a bit strange when the Benq itself can flawlessly read the discs which according to Benq scans should be completely unreadable.
    http://club.cdfreaks.com/2058641-post51.html
    Answer by rakter, Thursday 21st of August 2008 23:52
    negritude said:
    Please name a more accurate DL scanner.


    Perhaps a true plextor?
    Answer by negritude, Friday 22nd of August 2008 04:32
    rakter said:
    Perhaps a true plextor?


    How many years does it take a Plextor to scan again?
    Answer by NBK, Friday 22nd of August 2008 09:04
    Hi

    Do you think Verbatim will take this 10-pack spindle back?

    Thanks
    NBK
    Answer by rakter, Friday 22nd of August 2008 09:49
    negritude said:
    How many years does it take a Plextor to scan again?


    You just asked for a acurate scanner, not a faster scanner.
    40min should be fine for PIE and PIF scan LOL.
    Answer by getit29, Friday 22nd of August 2008 10:05
    NBK said:
    Hi

    Do you think Verbatim will take this 10-pack spindle back?

    Thanks
    NBK


    They should be willing to take it back but I've never tried to send anything back
    to them or anyone else, if I get some coasters from any brand I just toss them in
    the live and learn file 13 box = (garbage can). LOL!!!! Agree
    Answer by NBK, Friday 22nd of August 2008 17:20
    getit29 said:
    They should be willing to take it back but I've never tried to send anything back
    to them or anyone else, if I get some coasters from any brand I just toss them in
    the live and learn file 13 box = (garbage can). LOL!!!! Agree


    Hi getit29,

    I paid too much for them just to toss them.

    Cheaper media like bad Sony CD-Rs, i will toss...

    NBK
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  • Can't get Samsung SH-S203N to work in an external enclosure (Vantec) on a Dell Latitude via USB
  • Question by jrosingmack, Monday 11th of August 2008 16:06
    I installed the Samsung SH-S203N in a Vantec NexStar DX.  At first it worked now the computer does not recognize it as a burner.  I've been told it is probably a driver problem.  I installed the latest firmware but have not been able to find any drivers.  
    Answer by jcusimano2, Tuesday 12th of August 2008 09:09
    jrosingmack said:
    I installed the Samsung SH-S203N in a Vantec NexStar DX.  At first it worked now the computer does not recognize it as a burner.  I've been told it is probably a driver problem.  I installed the latest firmware but have not been able to find any drivers.  


    Some computers are just not compatible with certain chipsets. My computer hates oxford 1394 chipsets are you using usb or firewire?
    Answer by mciahel, Tuesday 12th of August 2008 10:06
    Hi and Welcome!
    jrosingmack said:
    I installed the Samsung SH-S203N in a Vantec NexStar DX. At first it worked now the computer does not recognize it as a burner. I've been told it is probably a driver problem. I installed the latest firmware but have not been able to find any drivers.
    Try the unit with another computer to rule out hardware issues.
    Also, you might try dedicated CD/DVD burning software instead of Windows built-in CD burning engine. ImgBurn is free and highly recommended.

    Michael
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  • Samsung SH-S203N / TS-H653N: Burn process failing after firmware upgrade
  • Question by Vektor4567, Friday 8th of August 2008 17:59
    Ok ,I'm sick of making coasters and really need some help. I updated my firmware to Sb03 and sucsessfully burned a DVD for my Nephew afterwards. However now I can't seem to burn an image(ISO) or a UDF I get this error message DMA-Driver - Error, CRC Error. I'm using Nero 8 any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I think I'm going to tr rollling back the Firmware, but I'm not convinced that it's the problem. Thanks, MIke
    Answer by Albert, Friday 8th of August 2008 18:16
    It seems like either a bad SATA cable or an incorrect SATA controller setup. What are your system specifications?
    Answer by Vektor4567, Saturday 9th of August 2008 08:51
    Albert said:
    It seems like either a bad SATA cable or an incorrect SATA controller setup. What are your system specifications?


    Ok Well I'm open to anything but I've sucessfully burned with it many times before. I' Running an X2 4400+? DFI Lanparty - SLI-DR 2 GB OCZ Plat DDr400 I have a Lite on Cd burner + Dvd Reader and the Samsung Sh-S203N
    Answer by Albert, Saturday 9th of August 2008 19:47
    Which model LanParty?

    Did you make any recent changes to your system?
    Answer by Vektor4567, Sunday 10th of August 2008 07:53
    NF4 I Actually went through the case and reseated all of my cables. I reinstalled the Latest Firmware and it seems to be working fine again.
    I do have a problem with my video Card being so Obnoxiously large that it Covers two of my Sata ports I think that may have been my problem. I'm just about to build a new machine I just need to start somewhere, any Mobo recommendations appreciated, I'm currently thinking to center my new system around a Q6600. Thanks for all of the help.
    Answer by tullm, Wednesday 13th of August 2008 23:18
    hi! where did you get the sb03 from?

    i think the most up to date one ist the sb02 for 203N

    thanks

    tullm
    Answer by Vektor4567, Wednesday 13th of August 2008 23:50
    I had it wrong, the s03 was for the b and not the N sry
    Answer by tullm, Thursday 14th of August 2008 20:16
    so did you flash with the wrong firmware?

    tullm
    Answer by Vektor4567, Thursday 14th of August 2008 23:07
    No, I just transposed some numbers. I believe my trouble stemmed from a cable being seated improperly, somehow perhaps due to heat(expand/contract ect.) or somesuch.
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  • Samsung 203N Nero 8 how to burn @ 20X ?
  • Question by Vektor4567, Friday 25th of July 2008 19:09
    Thanks for any help you might be able to offer. I notice people are able to burn 16x media @ 20x and I'm wondering how I might set that up? Nero by default shows a speed of 18x. Thanks again, Mike
    Answer by molnart, Friday 25th of July 2008 19:30
    What type of media do you use ? 18x and 20x burning is allowed only on some "high quality" media like MCC004 and so
    Answer by Vektor4567, Saturday 26th of July 2008 06:20
    Thanks, That must be it then, I'm not using ultra premium discs, I have Verbatim DVD -R 16x currently. I'll have to check out that media you wrote about. Thanks again, Mike

    P.S. could I benefit in any way by updating my firmware? I'm always itching to do stuff like that even though it's not really necessary, lol
    Answer by molnart, Sunday 27th of July 2008 22:40
    Generally it is always recommended to use the latest firmware (SB02 currently).
    Indeed, for Verbatim DVD-R 18x is the maximum allowed speed, however with Verbatim DVD+R 20x is allowed also. However i wouldnt recommend to burn at such speeds otherwise than for testing purposes. IMHO the time gain is not significant enough to sacrifice burning quality
    Answer by Vektor4567, Tuesday 5th of August 2008 06:18
    THanks, I think I have Sb01 I don;t remember seeing 2 I'll look for it however. Thanks, Mike
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  • DVD Burning
  • Question by AaronLee, Friday 25th of July 2008 01:25
    First post, so I hope I'm not breaking a rule by posting without an initiation of some kind.

    Recent my NEC burner started to corrupt every DVD data disc I burned (one or two files rendered unreadable, the rest fine). I decided to order a new drive, going with the Samsung SH-S203N. Unfortunately, I mulled over small details and missed one large one before I ordered it, only realizing when I was holding the drive I'd ordered a SATA drive, without having a SATA port to plug it in.

    Since I'm on a Mac Mini, I don't have room for expansion of any kind. I've also been using the previous drive in an IDE external bay, which I hoped to use the new drive in. Opting not to return the new drive in exchange for an IDE drive, I ordered a Rosewill SATA to IDE bridge converter. And now I've come to my primary issue, I cannot initiate a DVD burn.

    I use Toast 9 for burning, and it always freezes after filling the cache and moves to "preparing", never going beyond that. To troubleshoot without ruining more DVD's, I inserted a CD-R and burnt it just fine. To further test, I went into Disk Utility, mounted an ISO, and again successfully burnt that to a CD-R. I then created a DVD size dmg, put my data files into it, and tried to burn a DVD-R through Disk Utility. It got about 5% done and again errored out.

    As a last attempt to salvage this method, I pulled the drive out, set the jumper to slave (it was defaulted to master previously), and taped the bridge securely to the drive. Attempted a DVD data burn in Toast, and again froze at "preparing". I'm not sure if bridging the connections like this is impossible or if there's something I'm missing. It plays regular DVD films fine, the Mac registers all the info about the drive, and it burns CD-R's successfully. I've troubleshot many issues reading advice from these forums over the years, but this is my first formal request for advice. I hope I'm not SOL. Thanks!
    Answer by mciahel, Friday 25th of July 2008 09:17
    Hi and Welcome!

    those IDE/SATA converters (there also exist SATA/IDE variants) often have compatibility problems with optical drives.

    Maybe a SATA/USB adapter (even better in an enclosure) would be the better solution. In that case, your Mac will be accompanied by another box of nearly the same size Wink

    Michael
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  • How does one automatically bitset DVD+R/RW/DL to DVD-ROM???
  • Question by NBK, Thursday 24th of July 2008 17:26
    Hi

    How does one automatically bitset DVD+R/RW/DL to DVD-ROM on SH-S203N???

    EDIT: If the drive is riplocked, how to undo?

    TIA
    NBK
    Answer by mciahel, Thursday 24th of July 2008 18:15
    Hi,

    you should have a look at C0deKing's Patch Utility Smilie

    Michael
    Read First threads are often a great source of information bigsmile
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  • Puzzle with SH-S203N on XP and Vista
  • Question by cmorgan, Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 19:54
    OK, here's a puzzle.

    TSSTcorpCDDVDW SH-203N, Version SB02, OEM SB.
    EVGA 132-CK-NF79-A1 MB, nForce 790i Ultra SLI 775 A1, C73M55XECRB

    Dual boot (two separate, non-RAIDed Raptors and one joint storage drive, all set as PCI/SATA, confirmed on the nForce Serial ATA controller (second entry in Device Manager).

    Latest firmware updates for everything, and I have been lurking here to try to figure this out on my own, but this makes no sense to me. I have successfully updated the firmware, but no difference...

    I can listen to and import CD audio. I can run iTunes and import from CD and DVD. I can play back both commercial and self-created (other system) DVDs, and can create both data and movie DVDs.

    The only thing I can't do (at all) is burn CDs.

    The blank media is recognized successfully by both the Vista 64 bit and XP SP3 sides of the dual boot. Neither OS shows any problems recognizing the drive, and both sides rip successfully. Both sides burn DVDs successfully. In all cases, using everything from the OS native "burn data CD" through to iTunes, CreativeLabs, RealPlayer, RealTek, etc., the burn process fails with an "unspecified error".

    I tried decreasing the writing speed, i tried multiple media manufactorers, I checked for problems in Device Manager. I am rechecking the Master/Slave option in bios, but I think that is a red herring. Basically, I'm stumped.

    Before I go trying to navigate Samsung tech support, am I missing something blindingly obvious? I must have some software conflict or something I don't know about, because I cannot see how hardware could be recognized and perform well on all those other tasks and fail only on the *cd* write.

    Help? Pointers?
    Answer by mciahel, Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 22:31
    Hi and Welcome!

    since you don't have a Raid setup, could you please try if your Sata controller can be set to something like "IDE" (or similar) in BIOS setup?

    Additional question: is this your only drive in your computer?

    Michael
    Answer by cmorgan, Friday 25th of July 2008 19:23
    Checking... (Thank you for the help!)

    it is one of four drives, attached through the nvidia Serial ATA controller.

    The first entry in the Device Manager under PI bus connections is the

    + - ST350032 OAS SCSI Device
    - TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S203N SCSI CdRom Device

    (Region 1, and insists on using the Microsoft 6.0.6001.18000 drivers on Vista64, andthe standard drivers as well on XP).

    then the two 'boot' drives show up, each Raptor seen as a different connection

    + - WDC WD15 00HFD-00RAR SCSI Disk Device

    + - WDC WD15 00HFD-00RAR SCSI Disk Device

    In the bios:

    IDE Channel 0 Master [none]
    IDE Channel 0 Slave [none]
    SATA 1 [A0] TSST
    SATA 2 [A1] ST
    SATA 3 [B0] none
    SATA 4 [B1] WDC
    SATA 5 [C0] WDC
    SATA 6 [C1] none

    IDE Auto Detection [auto]
    Extended IDE Drive [auto]
    Access Mode [auto]

    RAID [disabled]
    MCP SATA -> eSATA Configuration [all disabled]
    IEEE1394 Controller [enabled]
    JMicron AHCI Controller [enabled]
    IDE HDD Block mode [enabled]

    On Chip IDE Channel 0 [enabled]
    Primary Master PIO [auto]
    Primary Slave PIO [auto]
    Primary Master UDMA [auto]
    Primary Slave UDMA [auto]
    IDE DMA transfer access [enabled]
    Serial ATA Controller [all enabled]
    IDE Prefetch mode [enabled]

    Does a SATA controller have the same troubles that a RAID controller have? (And I am not sure what to set in these settings to allow IDE mode, as it looks like the extended IDE mode covers this already...)
    Answer by mciahel, Friday 25th of July 2008 22:41
    Hi,

    thanks for these detailled information.
    Since all attached drives are shown as SCSI, the Sata controller is not running in IDE operation mode.

    I would check these settings for further options:
    Extended IDE Drive [auto] <--- this looks promising
    Access Mode [auto]
    Serial ATA Controller [all enabled]

    JMicron AHCI Controller [enabled] <--- perhaps disabling for troubleshooting? I guess you have one of your Raptors connected there.

    Michael
    Answer by soulsurvivor, Friday 25th of July 2008 22:47
    Not sure, but shouldn't optical drives be on SATA ports 5 or 6?
    Answer by mciahel, Friday 25th of July 2008 23:10
    soulsurvivor said:
    Not sure, but shouldn't optical drives be on SATA ports 5 or 6?

    Depends on the mainboard. This beast has an additional Jmicron aboard, I guess, that is port 5 or 6. This should be avoided with opticals Cool

    But exchanging a HDD with the drive is worth trying if nothing else works.
    Answer by cmorgan, Saturday 26th of July 2008 22:32
    Hmmm... the only options bios gives for any of those is Auto or Disable. It might be time for me to open up this case and see what is connected where.
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  • Samsung 'create DVD' discs not recognized by BENQ 1655
  • Question by NBK, Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 17:33
    angryHi

    I am not sure where to put this in the Forum.

    Everytime i burn a blank MCC 03RG20 batch#MAP6 DVD in my Samsung SH-S203N SB02 via Nero DiscSpeed 4.11.2.0, my BENQ 1655 BCIB will only mount it as a blank DVD disc. Everything is grayed out in Nero DiscSpeed and i cannot scan it in my BENQ.

    The BENQ will mount properly other DVD discs burned with Nero Burning ROM.

    The Samsung will mount it correctly.

    Nero DiscSpeed: Disc Info
    Basic Information
    Disc type: : DVD-R
    Book Type : DVD-R
    Manufacturer: : Verbatim
    MID : MCC 03RG20
    Write speeds: : 4 X - 8 X - 12 X - 16 X
    Blank Capacity : 4.38 GB
    : 4489 MB
    : 4707319808 bytes
    Extended Information
    Layers : 1
    Usage : General
    Copyright protection : n/a
    Recorder information
    Disc Status : Open


    Thanks,
    NBK
    Answer by NBK, Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 23:00
    bump
    Answer by mciahel, Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 23:47
    NBK said:
    bump
    *cough*
    So everything is fine if you use Nero or Imgburn and with the same parameters?
    Then it's CD/DVD Speed, that does ugly things.

    Shall I move this thread to the Blank media forum?

    Michael
    Answer by NBK, Wednesday 23rd of July 2008 03:58
    mciahel said:
    *cough*
    So everything is fine if you use Nero or Imgburn and with the same parameters?
    Then it's CD/DVD Speed, that does ugly things.

    Shall I move this thread to the Blank media forum?

    Michael


    Go ahead please...

    Thanks
    NBK
    Answer by mciahel, Wednesday 23rd of July 2008 08:48
    NBK said:
    Go ahead please...
    Okay Smilie

    enter">Thread moved from Samsung burners to Blank Media/Testing Software
    Answer by NBK, Thursday 24th of July 2008 02:24
    mciahel said:
    *cough*
    So everything is fine if you use Nero or Imgburn and with the same parameters?
    Then it's CD/DVD Speed, that does ugly things.

    Shall I move this thread to the Blank media forum?

    Michael


    Thanks for responding,

    Yes, my BENQ will scan Verbatim branded MCC 03RG20 fine, if the blank is burned elsewhere like ImgBurn.

    angryI have looked at the MCC 03RG20 scans and they are not good so far...

    NBK
    Answer by NBK, Saturday 26th of July 2008 03:01
    Bump...Is anyone else having this problem with CDSpeed 4.x????

    TIA
    NBK
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  • Any new firmware for SH-S203N???
  • Question by NBK, Tuesday 8th of July 2008 02:38
    Hi

    Any new firmware for SH-S203N besides SB01???

    TIA
    NBK
    Answer by Albert, Tuesday 8th of July 2008 02:43
    http://club.cdfreaks.com/f105/post-new-firmware-tool-announcements-here-188143/

    Check the thread. There's a good chance that, if there's been a firmware update, it'll be listed there. Wink
    Answer by Dr. Who, Tuesday 8th of July 2008 03:15
    I think I am running SB02? Yes SB02 has been out a while.
    Answer by NBK, Tuesday 8th of July 2008 05:56
    SmilieTHanks guys,

    I found it!!!

    NBK
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Success rate: good

Based on 96.63% succesful burns (out of 38,790)

Ranking
This drive is #21 in the most used device ranking (out of 1161)

Media code
Success rate
1. UME01
99.34%
2. AML-002-00
99.22%
3. CMC-6
99.00%
4. TDK-003-00
98.83%
5. CMC MAG. AE1
98.68%
Media format
Success rate
DVD+RW
97.77%
DVD+R
96.88%
DVD-R
96.72%
CDR
94.55%
DVD-RW
93.75%
DVD+R DL
87.92%
Firmware
Success rate
HB01
99.39
0409
96.75
0208
96.58
UO00
100.00
hb02
100.00
0105
100.00
SC00
100.00
SC01
96.30
HB02
92.00