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DVR/ROM set-up question
Hello all,
My machine was originally configured with two optical drives, a NEC CD-R and a Samsung ROM. I just replaced by old NEC CD-R with a Pioneer DVR. This is an OEM model, the install transpired without any problems, the drive works fine. When I was installing the DVR, I noticed that the currently installed ROM was set as 'slave,' and that the old CD-R was set as 'cable select,' with the CD-R on the cable-end and the ROM in the middle. I reset the ROM jumper to 'cable select.' The new DVR drive and old ROM drive are both set as 'cable select,' with the DVR on the cable-end and the ROM in the middle.
The Intel Application Accelerator program reports that the secondary master (DVR) is using a '80-conductor' type cable, while the secondary slave (ROM) is using a '40-conductor' type cable. Ultra DMA Mode is enabled on both.
I am using Nero 6 Ultra software. As near as I can figure out, my problem is that I am unable to get the signal from the ROM to the DVR. Both drives will play DVDs.
Do I need to replace a possibly defective IDE cable? Do I need to re-set the ROM as 'slave'? I have checked out Predator's great site for tips and ideas. Any assistance/thoughts would be appreciated....
TIA,
B4runo
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May 5th, 2005 18:00
Hi B4Runo,
Had to deal with two lawyers, one irate customer, New Wal-mart, then VDOT, so I am already half confused as it is, so please humor a tired ol`e soul ;)
When you mention signal from ROM to DVR, are you talking about per say copying disc to disc?
Although many will tell you a defective IDE cable is rare, at least replacing it would remove it from the equation if the problem still exists.
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May 6th, 2005 03:00
Yep, trying to copy disc to disc. I have several DVDs of family home movies that were given to my wife. Her uncle transferred the movies to DVD format, I am trying to make a copy of these DVDs, before passing them on to other family members.
I am thinking about changing out the IDE cable, then check it out. It would be real nice if the computer gods were smiling at me. :smileytongue: Then, if necessary, start messing with the slave/master/cable select jumpers, and cable placement options. I will most likely re-read your site's section on it, too.
I can certainly understand the confusion with all of your goings on. I appreciate any more thoughts or comments.
Ciao,
B4runo
Message Edited by B4runo on 05-05-2005 11:06 PM
osprey4
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B4runo:
I seem to recall that you bought the 80-wire cable when you found out from Pioneer that the DVR-109 required it. Is this a cable select cable?
Message Edited by osprey4 on 05-06-2005 07:32 AM
B4runo
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May 6th, 2005 14:00
I believe that it is a cable select cable. Though, the '40-connector' report from the Intel program makes me wonder. It is a Mad Dog product (@#$*&^$), I am beginning to question the specs and the QA. I am going to replace it with another cable, hopefully a more reliable one.
B4runo
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May 7th, 2005 04:00
DIMM 4400
BIOS – A06, date 6/12/02
Win XP Home Edition, SP2
Pentium-4 2.8 GHz, 400MHz FSB, 512K L2
1 GB DDR SRAM PC2100
80GB WD 7200RPM, 200GB WD 7200RPM EIDE/ATA HDDs
Iomega 80GB USB 2.0 External HDD
Pioneer DVR-109BK, Samsung DVD-ROM SD-616R
XFX GeForce FX 5700LE 128MB DDR 8X AGP w/ TV & DVI
17”, 1702FP Digital Flat Panel Display
PCP&C Turbo-Cool 425 Deluxe Dell PSU
SIIG US2275 USB 2.0 / 1394a / NIC PCI card
Message Edited by B4runo on 05-06-2005 10:55 PM
B4runo
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May 10th, 2005 05:00
Changed out the suspect cable (that MadDog howled, too, osprey4), re-set the jumper on the DVD-ROM to master, set-up the DVD-ROM as master. This is how Dell originally configured my machine with the CD burner as slave. The DVR is 'CL' as slave, as per original config. Everything works !!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smileyvery-happy: I was able to do some DVD burning of the home movies......
Thanks for your tips and advice.
B4runo
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Iomega 80GB USB 2.0 External HDD
Pioneer DVR-109BK, Samsung DVD-ROM SD-616R
XFX GeForce FX 5700LE 128MB DDR 8X AGP w/ TV & DVI
17”, 1702FP Digital Flat Panel Display
PCP&C Turbo-Cool 425 Deluxe Dell PSU
SIIG US2275 USB 2.0 / 1394a / NIC PCI card
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