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It's not too fast for my other burner. I need it to burn at 8x.

I can't tell if it's a faulty drive, or the discs I put in the SH-S222A are crappy, and the ones I put in my iHAP122 are fine. I've had nothing but problems with this drive. Here's the log and a picture of the error: I 14:33:53 ImgBurn Version 2.5.1.0 started! I 14:33:53 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (6.1, Build 7600) I 14:33:53 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,896 KB - Available: 2,344,572 KB W 14:33:53 Duplex Secure's SPTD driver can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 14:33:53 Initialising SPTI... I 14:33:53 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 14:33:53 -> Drive 1 - Info: ATAPI iHAP122 8 UL06 (G:) (ATA) I 14:33:53 -> Drive 2 - Info: TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S222A SB02 (H:) (ATA) I 14:33:53 -> Drive 3 - Info: EFKLY UFCHUJWLQJ 1.03 (I:) (SCSI) I 14:33:53 Found 2 DVD±RW/RAMs and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM! I 14:33:59 Operation Started! I 14:33:59 Source File: F:\XBOX360\Final Fantasy XIII X360 Allstars (fix included)\all-ff13-disc3.dvd I 14:33:59 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 14:33:59 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 14:33:59 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 14:33:59 Source File Volume Set Identifier: ec67c000MS UDFBridge I 14:33:59 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 14:33:59 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 14:33:59 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 14:33:59 Destination Device: [0:1:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S222A SB02 (H:) (ATA) I 14:33:59 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MBIPG101-R10-65) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 14:33:59 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 14:33:59 Write Mode: DVD I 14:33:59 Write Type: DAO I 14:33:59 Write Speed: MAX I 14:33:59 Link Size: Auto I 14:33:59 Lock Volume: Yes I 14:33:59 Test Mode: No I 14:33:59 OPC: No I 14:33:59 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 14:33:59 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 11,080 KB/s (8x) I 14:33:59 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 14:33:59 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 14:33:59 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc I 14:34:46 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 14:34:46 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 14:34:47 Writing LeadIn... I 14:34:51 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:34:51 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:34:51 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 14:41:02 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487) I 14:47:14 Synchronising Cache... I 14:47:22 Closing Track... I 14:47:28 Finalising Disc... I 14:48:08 Exporting Graph Data... I 14:48:08 Graph Data File: C:\Users\User1\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S222A_SB02_SUNDAY-JUNE-27-2010_2-33_PM_MBIPG101-R10-65_MAX.ibg I 14:48:08 Export Successfully Completed! I 14:48:08 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:14:04 I 14:48:08 Average Write Rate: 10,316 KB/s (7.4x) - Maximum Write Rate: 11,348 KB/s (8.2x) I 14:48:49 Operation Started! I 14:48:49 Source File: F:\XBOX360\Toy Story 3 XBOX360 COMPLEX\cpx-tst3.dvd I 14:48:49 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 14:48:49 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 14:48:49 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 14:48:49 Source File Volume Set Identifier: ec67c000MS UDFBridge I 14:48:49 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 14:48:49 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 14:48:49 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 14:48:49 Destination Device: [0:1:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S222A SB02 (H:) (ATA) I 14:48:49 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MBIPG101-R10-65) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 14:48:49 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 14:48:49 Write Mode: DVD I 14:48:49 Write Type: DAO I 14:48:49 Write Speed: MAX I 14:48:49 Link Size: Auto I 14:48:49 Lock Volume: Yes I 14:48:49 Test Mode: No I 14:48:49 OPC: No I 14:48:49 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 14:48:49 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 11,080 KB/s (8x) I 14:48:49 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 14:48:49 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 14:48:49 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc I 14:49:37 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 14:49:37 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 14:49:38 Writing LeadIn... I 14:49:52 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:49:52 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:49:52 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 14:56:09 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487) W 14:56:57 Failed to Write Sectors 1923904 - 1923935 - Reason: Write Error W 14:56:57 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:56:57 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 14:56:57 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:57:04 Retrying (21)... W 14:57:04 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:57:05 Retrying (22)... W 14:57:05 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:57:06 Retrying (23)... W 14:57:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:57:06 Retrying (24)... W 14:57:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:57:06 Retrying (25)... W 14:57:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:57:06 Retrying (26)... W 14:57:06 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 14:57:07 Retrying (27)... W 14:57:07 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write E 14:57:07 Failed to Write Sectors 1923904 - 1923935 - Reason: Write Error E 14:57:07 Next Writable Address: 1923247 I 14:57:07 Synchronising Cache... W 14:57:10 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions. E 14:57:10 Failed to Write Image! I 14:57:15 Exporting Graph Data... I 14:57:15 Graph Data File: C:\Users\User1\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S222A_SB02_SUNDAY-JUNE-27-2010_2-48_PM_MBIPG101-R10-65_MAX.ibg I 14:57:15 Export Successfully Completed! E 14:57:15 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:08:21 I 14:57:15 Average Write Rate: 8,845 KB/s (6.4x) - Maximum Write Rate: 11,344 KB/s (8.2x) I 14:57:48 Operation Started! I 14:57:48 Source File: F:\XBOX360\Toy Story 3 XBOX360 COMPLEX\cpx-tst3.dvd I 14:57:48 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 14:57:48 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 14:57:48 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 14:57:48 Source File Volume Set Identifier: ec67c000MS UDFBridge I 14:57:48 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 14:57:48 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 14:57:48 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 14:57:48 Destination Device: [0:1:0] TSSTcorp CDDVDW SH-S222A SB02 (H:) (ATA) I 14:57:48 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MBIPG101-R10-65) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 14:57:48 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 14:57:48 Write Mode: DVD I 14:57:48 Write Type: DAO I 14:57:48 Write Speed: MAX I 14:57:48 Link Size: Auto I 14:57:48 Lock Volume: Yes I 14:57:48 Test Mode: No I 14:57:48 OPC: No I 14:57:48 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 14:57:48 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 11,080 KB/s (8x) I 14:57:48 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 14:57:48 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 14:58:31 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 14:58:31 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 14:58:31 Writing LeadIn... I 14:58:45 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:58:45 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:58:45 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 15:04:59 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487) W 15:07:44 Failed to Write Sectors 2468352 - 2468383 - Reason: Write Error W 15:07:44 Retrying (1 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (2 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (3 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (4 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (5 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (6 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (7 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (8 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (9 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (10 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (11 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (12 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (13 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (14 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (15 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (16 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (17 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (18 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (19 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write W 15:07:44 Retrying (20 of 20)... W 15:07:44 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write E 15:08:55 Failed to Write Sectors 2468352 - 2468383 - Reason: Write Error E 15:08:55 Next Writable Address: 2467680 I 15:08:55 Synchronising Cache... W 15:08:58 User opted to skip the 'Close Track/Session/Disc' functions. E 15:08:58 Failed to Write Image! I 15:09:02 Exporting Graph Data... I 15:09:02 Graph Data File: C:\Users\User1\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\TSSTcorp_CDDVDW_SH-S222A_SB02_SUNDAY-JUNE-27-2010_2-57_PM_MBIPG101-R10-65_MAX.ibg I 15:09:02 Export Successfully Completed! E 15:09:02 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:11:10 I 15:09:02 Average Write Rate: 8,106 KB/s (5.9x) - Maximum Write Rate: 11,348 KB/s (8.2x) The last two failed at two different spots. The first one failed at 50% then the second one failed at 62%.

Never mind. The drive is dead. It can't even read CDs.

I have a slightly busted NEC ND-3550A drive, if anyone wants it. It's IDE based, I've had it for 5+ years, so I think it's passed its prime. It's having problems switching to L1 on dual layer discs and its caused 20+ coasters so far. So, it's of no use to me anymore. I'm pretty sure it still functions as a reader, or basic DVD/CD burner. If you want it, let me know.

Thanks again, LIGHTNING UK!. So far, ImgBurn has not resorted to faulting out with 0.0x after I switched the cables to the Foxconn cables. Those ASUS cables had been under quite a lot of stress. It was attached to a C: drive before since I've been using the motherboard and after I replaced the C: drive with the SATA drive, it was used to control the drives. I guess it just died. Anyway, it's working perfectly; burning 2 discs simultaneously at 8x with no faults.

Yeah, I noticed there's 6 red SATA ports, 1 orange and 1 white. Are those two the Marvell controlled ones? Anyway, I'll install them now.

That's for SATA drivers. I updated the BIOS to 2002 when I first got the motherboard. I changed the cable from the ASUS cable to an IDE cable from an old XBOX 1. That gave me write errors, so I then changed it again to a Foxconn cable I had from an old Dell box. It seems to be working fine now on the Foxconn cable. I'll let you know if the error happens again now. EDIT: Wow. On the new cable, both drives are able to burn at 8X simultaneously now.

I thought it could be the cable. I'll replace it right away. The IDE cable is from my motherboard box, which was made by ASUS. The SATA controller on the motherboard is an Intel controller. I'd assume the IDE is controlled by the same controller chip. Motherboard: ASUS P5Q Pro.

Well, it's still doing it. I can't figure out how to stop it. It's coastering too many discs here! This time, I got an error in the log. http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7739/24848616.png I 05:29:19 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started! I 05:29:19 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (6.1, Build 7600) I 05:29:19 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,896 KB - Available: 1,755,740 KB W 05:29:19 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 05:29:19 Initialising SPTI... I 05:29:19 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... E 05:29:41 Device->Initialise() Failed! E 05:29:41 Device: [0:0:0] (I:) (ATA) E 05:29:41 This drive is currently locked for exclusive access by 'ImgBurn v2.5.0.0 - PID: 3856'. E 05:29:41 Device->Initialise() Failed! E 05:29:41 Device: [0:0:0] (I:) (ATA) E 05:29:41 This drive will not be visible in the program. I 05:29:41 Found 1 DVD±RW and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM! I 05:30:06 Operation Started! I 05:30:06 Source File: G:\XBOX360\Guitar Hero 5\gh5g.dvd I 05:30:06 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 05:30:06 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 05:30:06 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 05:30:06 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge I 05:30:06 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 05:30:06 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 05:30:06 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 05:30:06 Destination Device: [0:1:0] _NEC DVD_RW ND-3550A 1.07 (H:) (ATA) I 05:30:06 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 05:30:06 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 05:30:06 Write Mode: DVD I 05:30:06 Write Type: DAO I 05:30:06 Write Speed: 8x I 05:30:06 Link Size: Auto I 05:30:06 Lock Volume: Yes I 05:30:06 Test Mode: No I 05:30:06 OPC: No I 05:30:06 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 05:30:07 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 05:30:07 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 05:30:07 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc I 05:30:34 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 05:30:34 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 05:30:35 Writing LeadIn... I 05:30:36 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 05:30:36 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 05:30:36 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 05:42:01 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487) W 05:42:37 Failed to Write Sectors 1914592 - 1914623 - Reason: Logical Unit Communication CRC Error (ULTRA-DMA/32) W 05:42:37 Retrying (1 of 20)... I 05:42:37 Writing Sectors... W 05:48:51 Failed to Write Sectors 2794496 - 2794527 - Reason: The request could not be performed because of an I/O device error. W 05:48:51 Retrying (1 of 20)... I 05:29:04 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started! I 05:29:04 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (6.1, Build 7600) I 05:29:04 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,896 KB - Available: 1,782,484 KB W 05:29:04 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 05:29:04 Initialising SPTI... I 05:29:04 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 05:29:05 Found 1 DVD±RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM! I 05:29:14 Operation Started! I 05:29:14 Source File: F:\XBOX360\NBA 2K10\nba2k10.dvd I 05:29:14 Source File Sectors: 3,827,488 (MODE1/2048) I 05:29:14 Source File Size: 7,838,695,424 bytes I 05:29:14 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 05:29:14 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 356fc000MS UDFBridge I 05:29:14 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 05:29:14 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 05:29:14 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 05:29:14 Destination Device: [0:0:0] ATAPI iHAP122 8 UL02 (I:) (ATA) I 05:29:14 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 05:29:14 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 05:29:14 Write Mode: DVD I 05:29:14 Write Type: DAO I 05:29:14 Write Speed: 8x I 05:29:14 Link Size: Auto I 05:29:14 Lock Volume: Yes I 05:29:14 Test Mode: No I 05:29:14 OPC: No I 05:29:14 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 05:29:14 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 05:29:14 Advanced Settings - Force HT: No, Online HT: No, OverSpeed: No, SmartBurn: Yes I 05:29:14 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 05:29:14 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc I 05:29:41 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 05:29:42 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 05:29:43 Writing LeadIn... I 05:29:45 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 05:29:45 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 05:29:45 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 05:41:28 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487) Is it time to replace the drive? EDIT: After shutting down the PC, I took out the drives to inspect them and I noticed they were REALLY hot! I'm talking hard drive temperatures. Maybe over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It didn't feel too good to hold the drive in my hands for very long. The two drives were in the lower two bays. I moved them to the upper 2 bays. (long story, but it had to do with the old PCI IDE slot placement. I changed the drive's IDE controller to the motherboard, but never put them back in the top.) So, I'll try again, and post the results. EDIT2: I did the exact same job again. It was successful this time. But it could be luck of the draw. I'll report back if the 0.0x burn rate failure happens again. EDIT3: I don't know if this applies, but I went to burn another ISO and I got the Power Calibration Area Error while it was setting the L0 datazone. I hit retry, and it went through. Just though I'd report it. I 06:45:58 ImgBurn Version 2.5.0.0 started! I 06:45:58 Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition (6.1, Build 7600) I 06:45:58 Total Physical Memory: 3,406,896 KB - Available: 2,435,852 KB W 06:45:58 SPTD can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 06:45:58 Initialising SPTI... I 06:45:58 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 06:45:58 Found 1 DVD±RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM! I 06:46:07 Operation Started! I 06:46:07 Source File: F:\XBOX360\Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe\mkvdcu.dvd I 06:46:07 Source File Sectors: 3,825,924 (MODE1/2048) I 06:46:07 Source File Size: 7,835,492,352 bytes I 06:46:07 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC I 06:46:07 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923 I 06:46:07 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1 I 06:46:07 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02) I 06:46:07 Destination Device: [0:0:0] ATAPI iHAP122 8 UL02 (I:) (ATA) I 06:46:07 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: RITEK-S04-66) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 06:46:07 Destination Media Sectors: 4,173,824 I 06:46:07 Write Mode: DVD I 06:46:07 Write Type: DAO I 06:46:07 Write Speed: 8x I 06:46:07 Link Size: Auto I 06:46:07 Lock Volume: Yes I 06:46:07 Test Mode: No I 06:46:07 OPC: No I 06:46:07 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 06:46:07 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 06:46:07 Advanced Settings - Force HT: No, Online HT: No, OverSpeed: No, SmartBurn: Yes I 06:46:07 Optimal L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1,913,760 I 06:46:07 Optimal L0 Data Zone Method: Copied From Original Disc W 06:46:38 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error W 06:46:38 Retrying (1)... I 06:47:00 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 06:47:00 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 06:47:01 Writing LeadIn... I 06:47:03 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 06:47:03 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 06:47:03 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759)

Yes. I updated it to 1.07 ages ago. The discs are fine. I have burned over 1,000+ discs in this drive. It's only of recent have I run across this issue. Those discs are Memorexs, but for some reason it comes up as RITEK signed discs. But, I'm pretty sure you already know that.

I figured out the problem. I recently got the 7200 RPM 2TB Hitachi Deskstar drive and its read speed over 120MB/s. ImgBurn will try to burn over 8x and then freeze. I capped the write speed at 8x and it no longer gets stuck.

No, it got to 10%, then went to 0.0x. I noticed it when I went to change out the discs, it was still burning. So, I ALT+TAB'd out of GTA IV, and noticed it was stuck at 10%. 22 minutes had elapsed since I started burning it. Once it gets stuck, it just sits there. Nothing I can do. I have to reboot to get the drive to open or even respond.

This is the second time this has happened tonight. ImgBurn keeps going to 0.0x burn speed, and essentially coastering my discs. DVD+R DLs are very expensive, and I can't keep having it coaster my discs. What can I do to make sure this never happens again? Here's a screenshot: http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8282/bufferfailure.png

If there's no issues, then there's no problem...?

That doesn't look like my card. This is what my card looks like: http://cgi.ebay.com/IDE-PCI-SATA-Serial-AT...id=p3286.c0.m14 EDIT: I just tried again to have the BIOS boot from the HDD that was connected to the VIA card, and no beans. It keeps saying no hard drive detected. EDIT2: I just ordered this IDE controller: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16816132004 Hopefully it will be able to boot the IDE hard drive.