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Trouble with CD-RW in Dimension 2400
I have a Dell Dimension 2400 with the Celeron Processor in it. This pc came with a CD-ROM drive only. So I took the CD-RW drive out of my old HP computer and put it in the Dell. THis burner has HP marked on the front, but it shows up as Mitsui as the manufacturer.
Anyway, the computer seems to recognize the drive just fine, and I am able to burn a small portion of data to a cd just fine.
THe problem arrises when I try to copy a cd, or burn a bunch of data to the cd (mp3's). The software I use is Hotburn Pro from Iomega. This is the software I used on the HP and it worked just fine. Anyway, when I go to copy a cd or place a large chunk of data on a cd, the buffer fills immediately to 100% and stays there the whole time. Then 1 of 2 things happen, I either get a buffer underrun error, or the cd says it completes successfully, but then the disc is unreadable to the pc or a cd player.
I have tried the simulate first option, and the copy to HD first option, but still had teh same result.
ANy info would be much appreicated as I am at my wit's end with this thing.
Also, the burner is old, probalby 5 yrs old, so it's max burn speed is 4x. Is there any chance the new computer is too fast and the burner can't keep up?
Thanks.
Brian.
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April 24th, 2006 23:00
The next thing to check would be to see if the drive is running is running in DMA mode. See this article from Jeff's site for help.
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April 25th, 2006 12:00
Thank you for the tips, I tried both of those. Set both drives to auto in the bios, cleared the nvram, and verified both drives jumpers were set to CS for cable select. It will copy the cd and say it was successful, but the cd still is unreadable. Any more thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I am to the point of just buying a new burner, but I am afraid that the new one won't work either...
Thanks.
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April 25th, 2006 16:00
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April 25th, 2006 18:00
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April 25th, 2006 21:00
Message Edited by osprey4 on 04-25-200606:37 PM
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April 26th, 2006 01:00
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April 26th, 2006 10:00
piercede
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April 26th, 2006 12:00
Ah I see. I will check there tonight. Thanks for sticking with me on this, I appreciate it. I know enough to be dangerous on this stuff, but that is about it. That microsoft website appears to be very helpful.
Thanks again. I will let you know how it goes.
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April 27th, 2006 12:00
Ok, well I was able to get that box checked for the drive, but still not able read a cd after attempting a CD copy. I am thinking that this drive is just not compatable with my system, so I think I am probably going to just buy a new burner, unless you have any further suggestions.
Thanks.
Brian.
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April 28th, 2006 00:00
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April 28th, 2006 00:00
Thanks, I really do appreciate all of your help. I think if I buy I will go with the DVD. I actually have my eye on this one, can you let me know if you think it is a good drive to buy? Thanks.
NEC DVD BURNER
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April 28th, 2006 10:00
Yes, that's a good drive, and it comes with Nero OEM Express. $30!! Wow!! Nice find.
Better grab it, the rebate expires Sunday.
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April 28th, 2006 12:00
Good deal, just ordered it. Thanks again for all your help.
Hopefully this one will be able to copy cd's!!
I am still extremely baffled to why the current one does everything except a straight copy of a cd, but I guess that one will just remail a mystery.
Thanks.
Brian.
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May 2nd, 2006 13:00
Got the DVD burner. Looks as if everything is working fine now! My one question is on the Nero 6 OEM software. When I try to watch a DVD movie, it is telling me I need to buy a 25 dollar upgrade to be able to decode the copy protection on the DVD. Does this sound normal for just trying to watch the DVD? I thought that would be for just trying to copy the DVD.
Thanks.