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Until I come across these problems myself I'm unlikely to see a need for such features/fixes or have anything to develop/base them around. There's only so much you can do when you're just working around a 'theory' ! I don't do much DVD Video burning really (especially not DL) so I doubt it'll happen any time soon!

Ok so the only thing that's different is that you'd need to build an image first - which is exactly the same as how you're using Build mode right now, except you change the 'Output' to 'Image File' (in the menu at the top). There are guides for that in the guides forum too. You'd need 8GB of hdd space for the image though. Once you've got the image on your hdd you can write it to the disc using 'Write' mode. Then you can compare the image to the disc (when it's in your DVDROM) using 'Verify' mode.

Go into the settings and look on the 'Write' tab. Change the 'Write Type' to 'Incremental' instead of 'DAO'. Some drives are buggy and prefer one over the other. Did you try to verify the disc in another drive as mentioned earlier in the thread?

As ImgBurn is just a burning program, what goes in = what comes out on the disc. Nothing gets changed. Depending on your source, you shouldn't really need to amplify the sound. If it turns out that you do, you'd need to find some software that can do it - it's not something ImgBurn can be used for. I'm sure Google will return some useful info if you do a search.

To look for firmware updates, load ImgBurn and click... Tools (menu at the top) -> Drive -> Check for firmware updates. Normally it's easy to check the dye on a disc but of course if your drive can't see them, it's not actually possible! All you can do is buy some discs from an online store that specifies the 'media id' by the side of the product information. btw, are you sure you have a DVD burner and not just a dvd reader / cd writer? If you look in the log window it'll tell you which devices the program found. Copy + paste it all if you like and we'll tell you either way.

The drive doesn't like the discs you're trying to use and cannot initialise them. Until is does, no software can access the media. Update the firmware on the drive and/or buy some discs with a totally different dye.

Windows Vista prevents non-admin users (or admins where UAC is enabled) from accessing the performance counters. Because of this, ImgBurn is unable to collect and record '% Processor Usage' as part of the IBG (Graph Data). To make matter worse, a bug in DVDInfoPro means that the 'Device Buffer' line isn't plotted on the graph when the '% Processor Usage' values are missing from the IBG file. There's a way around Vista's permissions issue and it doesn't involve compromising the system's security by running the application as an Administrator. Here's how you do it: Method 1: Bring up a command prompt window (running as admin user) - i.e. Click 'Start' -> 'All Programs' -> 'Accessories', right click 'Command Prompt' and select 'Run as administrator'. Now type in the following and press Enter/Return: net localgroup "Performance Monitor Users" "%USERNAME%" /add *If that doesn't work, try replacing the %USERNAME% bit with your actual username or use Method 2 mentioned below! Log off and log on again (or just reboot) and everything should be hunky-dory. Method 2: Right click 'My Computer' and select 'Manage'. Expand 'Local Users and Groups' and select the 'Groups' folder. Select 'Performance Monitor Users', right click it and select 'Add to Group...' Click the 'Add' button. Click the 'Advanced' button. Click the 'Find Now' button. Select your user's account name from the 'Search results' list at the bottom and then click the 'OK' button. You should then see your user account listed in the 'Enter the object names to select' box. Click the 'OK' button. You should then see your user account listed in the 'Members' box. Click the 'OK' button. Log off and log on again (or just reboot) and everything should be hunky-dory. The End!

The 'Glitch' is with your discs I'm afraid. That error is what the drive is reporting, ImgBurn simply tells you about it. If you must use RICOH DL media rather than the good stuff (Verbatims), at least stick to burning them at 2.4x. Oh and try the 1.22 firmware when you get a chance.

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) @ 8x Media Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) Current Profile: DVD-R Disc Information: Status: Empty Erasable: No Free Sectors: 2,298,496 Free Space: 4,707,319,808 bytes Free Time: 510:48:46 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x Pre-recorded Information: Manufacturer ID: MCC 03RG20 Recording Management Area Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Disc ID: 0@P-!-00 Book Type: DVD-R Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 1 Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP) Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0 Results: I 15:27:04 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.10 Beta started! I 15:27:04 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (5.2, Build 3790 : Service Pack 2) I 15:27:04 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,220 KB - Available: 1,692,624 KB I 15:27:04 Initialising SPTI... I 15:27:04 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 15:27:05 Found 2 DVD-ROMs, 1 DVD±RW and 5 DVD±RW/RAMs! I 15:27:12 Operation Started! I 15:27:12 Source File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 15:27:12 Source File Sectors: 2,298,496 (MODE1/2048) I 15:27:12 Source File Size: 4,707,319,808 bytes I 15:27:12 Source File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 15:27:12 Source File File System(s): None I 15:27:12 Destination Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 15:27:12 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 15:27:12 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496 I 15:27:12 Write Mode: DVD I 15:27:12 Write Type: DAO I 15:27:12 Write Speed: 8x I 15:27:12 Link Size: Auto I 15:27:12 Test Mode: No I 15:27:12 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 15:27:13 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 15:27:13 Writing LeadIn... I 15:27:44 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 15:27:44 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 15:35:05 Synchronising Cache... I 15:35:15 Exporting Graph Data... I 15:35:15 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_23-AUGUST-2007_15-27_MCC_03RG20_8x.ibg I 15:35:15 Export Successfully Completed! I 15:35:15 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:08:02 I 15:35:15 Average Write Rate: 10,424 KB/s (7.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 11,521 KB/s (8.3x) I 15:35:15 Cycling Tray before Verify... I 15:35:37 Device Ready! I 15:35:38 Operation Started! I 15:35:38 Source Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 15:35:38 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 15:35:38 Image File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 15:35:38 Image File Sectors: 2,298,496 (MODE1/2048) I 15:35:38 Image File Size: 4,707,319,808 bytes I 15:35:38 Image File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 15:35:38 Image File File System(s): None I 15:35:38 Read Speed: MAX I 15:35:38 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 15:35:38 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 15:42:07 Exporting Graph Data... I 15:42:07 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_23-AUGUST-2007_15-27_MCC_03RG20_8x.ibg I 15:42:07 Export Successfully Completed! I 15:42:07 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:06:29 I 15:42:07 Average Verify Rate: 11,817 KB/s (8.5x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 17,348 KB/s (12.5x) Scans: BENQ DVD LS DW1655 BCIB LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H LL0B

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) @ 12x Media Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) Current Profile: DVD-R Disc Information: Status: Empty Erasable: No Free Sectors: 2,298,496 Free Space: 4,707,319,808 bytes Free Time: 510:48:46 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x Pre-recorded Information: Manufacturer ID: MCC 03RG20 Recording Management Area Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Disc ID: 0@P-!-00 Book Type: DVD-R Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 1 Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP) Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0 Results: I 13:31:25 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.10 Beta started! I 13:31:25 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (5.2, Build 3790 : Service Pack 2) I 13:31:25 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,220 KB - Available: 1,479,792 KB I 13:31:25 Initialising SPTI... I 13:31:25 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 13:31:25 Found 2 DVD-ROMs, 1 DVD±RW and 5 DVD±RW/RAMs! I 13:31:34 Operation Started! I 13:31:34 Source File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 13:31:34 Source File Sectors: 2,298,496 (MODE1/2048) I 13:31:34 Source File Size: 4,707,319,808 bytes I 13:31:34 Source File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 13:31:34 Source File File System(s): None I 13:31:34 Destination Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 13:31:34 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 13:31:34 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496 I 13:31:34 Write Mode: DVD I 13:31:34 Write Type: DAO I 13:31:34 Write Speed: 12x I 13:31:34 Link Size: Auto I 13:31:34 Test Mode: No I 13:31:34 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 13:31:34 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 13:31:34 Writing LeadIn... I 13:32:06 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 13:32:06 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 13:37:32 Synchronising Cache... I 13:37:40 Exporting Graph Data... I 13:37:40 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_23-AUGUST-2007_13-31_MCC_03RG20_12x.ibg I 13:37:40 Export Successfully Completed! I 13:37:40 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:06:06 I 13:37:40 Average Write Rate: 14,144 KB/s (10.2x) - Maximum Write Rate: 17,408 KB/s (12.6x) I 13:37:40 Cycling Tray before Verify... I 13:38:03 Device Ready! I 13:38:04 Operation Started! I 13:38:04 Source Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 13:38:04 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 13:38:04 Image File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 13:38:04 Image File Sectors: 2,298,496 (MODE1/2048) I 13:38:04 Image File Size: 4,707,319,808 bytes I 13:38:04 Image File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 13:38:04 Image File File System(s): None I 13:38:04 Read Speed: MAX I 13:38:04 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 13:38:04 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 13:44:33 Exporting Graph Data... I 13:44:33 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_23-AUGUST-2007_13-31_MCC_03RG20_12x.ibg I 13:44:33 Export Successfully Completed! I 13:44:33 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:06:29 I 13:44:33 Average Verify Rate: 11,817 KB/s (8.5x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 17,329 KB/s (12.5x) Scans: BENQ DVD LS DW1655 BCIB LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H LL0B

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) @ 16x Media Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) Current Profile: DVD-R Disc Information: Status: Empty Erasable: No Free Sectors: 2,298,496 Free Space: 4,707,319,808 bytes Free Time: 510:48:46 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x Pre-recorded Information: Manufacturer ID: MCC 03RG20 Recording Management Area Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Disc ID: 0@P-!-00 Book Type: DVD-R Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 1 Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP) Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0 Results: I 11:37:38 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.10 Beta started! I 11:37:38 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (5.2, Build 3790 : Service Pack 2) I 11:37:38 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,220 KB - Available: 1,486,532 KB I 11:37:38 Initialising SPTI... I 11:37:38 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 11:37:39 Found 2 DVD-ROMs, 1 DVD±RW and 5 DVD±RW/RAMs! I 11:38:01 Operation Started! I 11:38:01 Source File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 11:38:01 Source File Sectors: 2,298,496 (MODE1/2048) I 11:38:01 Source File Size: 4,707,319,808 bytes I 11:38:01 Source File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 11:38:01 Source File File System(s): None I 11:38:01 Destination Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 11:38:01 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 11:38:01 Destination Media Sectors: 2,298,496 I 11:38:01 Write Mode: DVD I 11:38:01 Write Type: DAO I 11:38:01 Write Speed: 16x I 11:38:01 Link Size: Auto I 11:38:01 Test Mode: No I 11:38:01 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 11:38:02 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 11:38:02 Writing LeadIn... I 11:38:36 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 11:38:36 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 11:43:46 Synchronising Cache... I 11:43:54 Exporting Graph Data... I 11:43:54 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_23-AUGUST-2007_11-38_MCC_03RG20_16x.ibg I 11:43:54 Export Successfully Completed! I 11:43:54 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:05:52 I 11:43:54 Average Write Rate: 14,876 KB/s (10.7x) - Maximum Write Rate: 22,020 KB/s (15.9x) I 11:43:54 Cycling Tray before Verify... I 11:44:17 Device Ready! I 11:44:17 Operation Started! I 11:44:17 Source Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 11:44:17 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 11:44:17 Image File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 11:44:17 Image File Sectors: 2,298,496 (MODE1/2048) I 11:44:17 Image File Size: 4,707,319,808 bytes I 11:44:17 Image File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 11:44:17 Image File File System(s): None I 11:44:17 Read Speed: MAX I 11:44:17 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 11:44:17 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2298495) I 11:50:47 Exporting Graph Data... I 11:50:47 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_23-AUGUST-2007_11-38_MCC_03RG20_16x.ibg I 11:50:47 Export Successfully Completed! I 11:50:47 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:06:29 I 11:50:47 Average Verify Rate: 11,817 KB/s (8.5x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 17,341 KB/s (12.5x) Scans: BENQ DVD LS DW1655 BCIB LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H LL0B

Good good Happy reading!

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) Media Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (SCSI) Current Profile: DVD-R Disc Information: Status: Empty Erasable: No Free Sectors: 2,297,888 Free Space: 4,706,074,624 bytes Free Time: 510:40:38 (MM:SS:FF) Supported Write Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x Pre-recorded Information: Manufacturer ID: MCC 03RG20 Recording Management Area Information: PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 Physical Format Information (Last Recorded): Disc ID: 0@P-!-00 Book Type: DVD-R Part Version: 5 Disc Size: 120mm Maximum Read Rate: Not Specified Number of Layers: 1 Track Path: Parallel Track Path (PTP) Linear Density: 0.267 um/bit Track Density: 0.74 um/track First Physical Sector of Data Area: 196,608 Last Physical Sector of Data Area: 0 Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0 Results: I 10:56:21 ImgBurn Version 2.3.2.9 Beta started! I 10:56:21 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (5.2, Build 3790 : Service Pack 2) I 10:56:21 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,220 KB - Available: 908,684 KB I 10:56:21 Initialising SPTI... I 10:56:21 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 10:56:22 Found 2 DVD-ROMs, 1 DVD±RW and 5 DVD±RW/RAMs! I 10:56:43 Operation Started! I 10:56:43 Source File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 10:56:43 Source File Sectors: 2,297,888 (MODE1/2048) I 10:56:43 Source File Size: 4,706,074,624 bytes I 10:56:43 Source File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 10:56:43 Source File File System(s): None I 10:56:43 Destination Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 10:56:43 Destination Media Type: DVD-R (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 10:56:43 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888 I 10:56:43 Write Mode: DVD I 10:56:43 Write Type: DAO I 10:56:43 Write Speed: MAX I 10:56:43 Link Size: Auto I 10:56:43 Test Mode: No I 10:56:43 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 10:56:43 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 10:56:43 Writing LeadIn... I 10:57:17 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2297887) I 10:57:17 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2297887) I 11:02:07 Synchronising Cache... I 11:02:15 Exporting Graph Data... I 11:02:15 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_22-AUGUST-2007_10-56_MCC_03RG20_MAX.ibg I 11:02:15 Export Successfully Completed! I 11:02:15 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:05:32 I 11:02:15 Average Write Rate: 15,902 KB/s (11.5x) - Maximum Write Rate: 23,070 KB/s (16.7x) I 11:02:15 Cycling Tray before Verify... I 11:02:38 Device Ready! I 11:02:39 Operation Started! I 11:02:39 Source Device: [5:1:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-112 1.22 (P:) (SCSI) I 11:02:39 Source Media Type: DVD-R (Book Type: DVD-R) (Disc ID: MCC 03RG20) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x, 12x, 16x, 18x) I 11:02:39 Image File: -==/\/[DISCOVERY IMAGE]\/\==- I 11:02:39 Image File Sectors: 2,297,888 (MODE1/2048) I 11:02:39 Image File Size: 4,706,074,624 bytes I 11:02:39 Image File Volume Identifier: DISCOVERY_IMAGE I 11:02:39 Image File File System(s): None I 11:02:39 Read Speed: MAX I 11:02:39 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2297887) I 11:02:39 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2297887) I 11:09:08 Exporting Graph Data... I 11:09:08 Graph Data File: C:\IBG\PIONEER_DVD-RW_DVR-112_1.22_22-AUGUST-2007_10-56_MCC_03RG20_MAX.ibg I 11:09:08 Export Successfully Completed! I 11:09:08 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:06:29 I 11:09:08 Average Verify Rate: 11,814 KB/s (8.5x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 17,348 KB/s (12.5x) Scans: BENQ DVD LS DW1655 BCIB LITE-ON DVDRW LH-20A1H LL0B

Ignore that, they just have to say it to cover their own backs! You run the program, ensure the right drive is selected (and that there's NOT a disc in it) and then hit the 'Update' button. Reboot the PC at the end / when it tells you to. It's as simple as that.

I personally think now would be a good time to get a new drive. Anything that says it can only write to premium 16x speed media at speeds of 1x and 2x is really not worth bothering with.

Yeah put it back on DAO as that's what's default and what undergoes all the testing. You should really leave it on 'Auto' and just read the Guide (in the Guides forum) for how to configure exactly what 'Auto' means. Once the program is configured for your media, you never have to worry about it again! Oh and btw, there's already an RB01 firmware for your drive http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=2364

That can happen if you ever click a link to the forum in google. It seems to index in that way and when you click it, that setting gets stored in your cookie.

I would hope that's the one they put on chewy cus it's exactly what I linked to in post 2!

lol ok, can't get anything from that log except that it wasn't even close to finding any potential candidates. Go the PgcEdit route and see what it recommends. I think it tells you where you need to be adding extra cells - something I guess I should implement within ImgBurn too.

You switch to Verify mode, select the dvdrom (after putting the burnt disc in it), select the image you just burnt and then click the big 'Verify' button. It's impossible to say for sure (100%) that replacing the drive will fix all your problems, all you can do is try. Borrow a drive from someone if you can... put yours in another pc or try your discs in another drive. Only by trial and error will you get to the bottom of it.

Try closing it again manually. Click 'Tools' -> 'Drive' -> 'Close' -> 'Track/Session/Disc'. Do all 3, in that order.

So long as it's real 'MKM-001-00' dye and not fake stuff you'll be fine. I'd read that some Sony discs had started using it rather than CMC dye or whatever they used before - and that's great news! As for why it can't find any cells, I would guess the project is too big and ImgBurn just can't align anything whilst getting the correct amount of data on each layer. You can (I can!) find out more in if you get build mode all set up as if you were trying to burn that project, but instead of hitting the 'Write' button, hit the 'Calculate' one. But before you do that, press F6. Then when you click 'Calculate' it should stick a whole load more info into the log. Save the log to a file and attach it in your next post.

Can you verify the disc in the 'DVD-ROM' you appear to have rather than the writer? (hopefully it's not a virtual drive!) To be honest I'd just replace the AOPEN with something else and hopefully that'll work ok.

lol sorry it wasn't what you wanted to hear but if the controller doesn't work, the controller doesn't work! (It's fine for the 2 eSata enclosures/drives I have attached to it though). Normally when you get UltraDMA CRC32 errors you can just change the cable and they'll go away. Try that and if you're lucky it might work - it didn't for me. You might also want to try updating the bios on your motherboard. It might come with a newer jmicron bios. The latest abit bios for my board only puts the .69 bios on for the jmicron chipset but I think they're on .71 or something now. As mentioned previously, it's worth considering a little ITE8211 / 8212 (or Silicon Image 680) chipset PCI card to run the IDE drives. You can pick them up on ebay for

That jmicron controller is utter shite (I've got the same one on a new abit IP35 Pro board). I got the same error from the drives I had on mine and so I just replaced them with some newer SATA ones. I do have an ITE8212 card in a PCI slot though and that's got 4 IDE drives on it that all work fine.