Here is the Dell firmware for your drive. NEC 2100 Also make sure the drive is still running in DMA mode and not PIO mode; click on the CD/RW link in my post and scroll to Section 15, articles 14 & 17.
since were on the subject of Dimension 4600 and burner problems I'll just post here.
I am unable to burn CD's for some reason. I have been able to before but for some reason it doesn't want to work now. I have made sure the device is enabled, I have used several different discs, used two different burning programs, and I have every update from Windows update available.
The programs i've used are windows media player and itunes and my OS is XP.
I am assuming the Dell firmware did not help? Is the drive still under warranty? Have you tried another burning program? Two of regulars have listed two free programs that seem to do a good job. Click on the CD/RW link in my post and scroll to Section 7-5, article 16.
Best Regards!
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the difference. CD/RW Link
Don't feel bad nintendofan I am still having problem with my DVD burner. I have tried the program and updates just like you. I don't know what is the problem I copy a CD not to long ago guess I should try another to see if it will work for a music disc
Pretty much the same problem like I am having. But I am able to burn music CD's so I don't know what the problem is. Takes forever to get hold of Dell on the phone and I have prepaid so I am unable to call them. That is why if I am having tech problems and can get help here and other message boards i have looked at
Dell does not have a firmware update for drive. Is your drive under warranty? Section 12, article 3 has Dell`s article for the diagnostic test on the drive. See if it will pass.
Hi KT,
Run the same test, also if the drive is out of warranty, there may be a hacked firmware available for the drive that converts it to NEC 2500. Being straight forward to both of you, how much tim o you really want to spend on these drive. You can now pick up a DVD+/-RW for less than $35-$40 at New Egg
Best Regards
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the difference. CD/RW Link
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Hi KT,
Here is the Dell firmware for your drive.
NEC 2100
Also make sure the drive is still running in DMA mode and not PIO mode; click on the CD/RW link in my post and scroll to Section 15, articles 14 & 17.
Happy New Year !
CD/RW Link
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Hi KT,
I am assuming the Dell firmware did not help? Is the drive still under warranty?
Have you tried another burning program? Two of regulars have listed two free programs that seem to do a good job. Click on the CD/RW link in my post and scroll to Section 7-5, article 16.
Best Regards!
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link
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January 2nd, 2007 13:00
Hi Nintendo,
Dell does not have a firmware update for drive. Is your drive under warranty?
Section 12, article 3 has Dell`s article for the diagnostic test on the drive. See if it will pass.
Hi KT,
Run the same test, also if the drive is out of warranty, there may be a hacked firmware available for the drive that converts it to NEC 2500.
Being straight forward to both of you, how much tim o you really want to spend on these drive. You can now pick up a DVD+/-RW for less than $35-$40 at New Egg
Best Regards
God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell the
difference.
CD/RW Link