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i've thought about other possible causes, because i tried a normal (not dual layer) dvd and the burning is still weird: the buffer % drops from 96% to 2% for like a second and then bounces back up to 96%, which didn't happen with my old lg dvd burner which is IDE... this happens like 4-5 times until the burning is finished 100% and it verifies fine. I haven't tried another dual layer yet, because they are too expensive could it be also that my motherboard (msi k9ngm from 2006-2007) is too old for a sata optical drive even if it is compatible with sata II hdd's? i also figured my system needed some cleaning up so i reinstalled my os and now don't have any other applications while burning which fixed the buffer % going up and down all the time, but still has the sudden drop i mentioned... i've also removed my sata hdd and replaced it with an ide so i could leave the sata port to the dvd burner only, but it still has that weird % drop. maybe i should install windows 7 because the windows xp driver is too old?? (i already updated the firmware) i'm not sure about the cleaning disc, i've read they can damage the drive and this is a new burner... also, the dual layer discs are for games which usually don't work if you burn at 8x or so i've read, so any other ideas??

Hello, i have this power calibration error problem with a new sony ad-7240s dvd burner of which i had read very good opinions about their dl dvd burning. media can't be the reason because the media is supported according to sony website and it is also the most recommended dual layer media (verbatim MKM-003-00)... what could be other reasons?? thanks for your help. this is my second burn, the first one burned ok but the buffer % was very irregular, going up and down all the time ; //****************************************\\ ; ImgBurn Version 2.5.5.0 - Log ; Lunes, 07 Marzo 2011, 19:05:33 ; \\****************************************// ; ; I 18:36:37 ImgBurn Version 2.5.5.0 started! I 18:36:37 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 18:36:37 Total Physical Memory: 2.096.432 KB - Available: 1.653.628 KB I 18:36:37 Initialising SPTI... I 18:36:37 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 18:36:37 -> Drive 1 - Info: Optiarc DVD RW AD-7240S 1.04 (F:) (ATA) I 18:36:37 Found 1 DVD±RW/RAM! I 18:36:51 Operation Started! I 18:36:51 Source File: E:\alls-prope.dvd I 18:36:51 Source File Sectors: 3.825.924 (MODE1/2048) I 18:36:51 Source File Size: 7.835.492.352 bytes I 18:36:51 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC I 18:36:51 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923 I 18:36:51 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1 I 18:36:51 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02) I 18:36:51 Destination Device: [2:0:0] Optiarc DVD RW AD-7240S 1.04 (F:) (ATA) I 18:36:51 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 18:36:51 Destination Media Sectors: 4.173.824 I 18:36:51 Write Mode: DVD I 18:36:51 Write Type: DAO I 18:36:51 Write Speed: 4x I 18:36:51 Link Size: Auto I 18:36:51 Lock Volume: Yes I 18:36:51 Test Mode: No I 18:36:51 OPC: No I 18:36:51 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 18:36:51 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5.540 KB/s (4x) I 18:36:51 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 18:36:51 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1.913.760 I 18:36:57 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 18:37:06 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 18:37:07 Writing LeadIn... I 18:37:12 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 18:37:12 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 18:37:12 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 18:49:11 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3825923) I 19:01:23 Synchronising Cache... I 19:01:24 Closing Track... I 19:01:37 Finalising Disc... W 19:02:17 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (99%, 0/3) - Power Calibration Area Error W 19:02:17 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error W 19:02:17 Retrying (1 of 3)... W 19:03:48 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (99%, 0/3) - Power Calibration Area Error W 19:03:48 Retry Failed - Reason: Power Calibration Area Error W 19:03:48 Retrying (2 of 3)... I 19:05:22 Abort Request Acknowledged E 19:05:28 Failed to Write Image! I 19:05:28 Exporting Graph Data... I 19:05:28 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\casa\Datos de programa\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\Optiarc_DVD_RW_AD-7240S_1.04_LUNES-07-DE-MARZO-DE-2011_18-36_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg I 19:05:28 Export Successfully Completed! E 19:05:28 Operation Aborted! - Duration: 00:28:37 I 19:05:28 Average Write Rate: 5.277 KB/s (3.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5.984 KB/s (4.3x) I 19:05:32 Close Request Acknowledged I 19:05:32 Closing Down... I 19:05:33 Shutting down SPTI... I 19:05:33 ImgBurn closed!

Hello, i've had no problems before but the last two discs i burned, didn't verify and don't play in my xbox360, they burned 100% though. I used verbatim discs. Here are the logs of both of them: (thanks for your help) ; //****************************************\\ ; ImgBurn Version 2.5.4.0 - Log ; Miércoles, 26 Enero 2011, 22:53:35 ; \\****************************************// ; ; I 22:05:08 ImgBurn Version 2.5.4.0 started! I 22:05:08 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 22:05:08 Total Physical Memory: 2.096.432 KB - Available: 1.593.000 KB W 22:05:08 Duplex Secure's SPTD driver can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 22:05:08 Initialising SPTI... I 22:05:08 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 22:05:08 -> Drive 1 - Info: ASUS CRW-5232A4 1.01 (G:) (ATA) I 22:05:08 -> Drive 2 - Info: HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H22N 1.02 (F:) (ATA) I 22:05:08 -> Drive 3 - Info: LGBYF LMV8L6F89QN8 1.03 (I:) (SCSI) I 22:05:08 Found 1 CD-RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM! E 22:05:12 Failed to check for ImgBurn update! I 22:05:31 Operation Started! I 22:05:31 Source File: E:\alls-prope.dvd I 22:05:31 Source File Sectors: 3.825.924 (MODE1/2048) I 22:05:31 Source File Size: 7.835.492.352 bytes I 22:05:31 Source File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC I 22:05:31 Source File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923 I 22:05:31 Source File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1 I 22:05:31 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02) I 22:05:31 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H22N 1.02 (F:) (ATA) I 22:05:31 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 22:05:31 Destination Media Sectors: 4.173.824 I 22:05:31 Write Mode: DVD I 22:05:31 Write Type: DAO I 22:05:31 Write Speed: 2,4x I 22:05:31 Link Size: Auto I 22:05:31 Lock Volume: Yes I 22:05:31 Test Mode: No I 22:05:31 OPC: No I 22:05:31 BURN-Proof: Enabled W 22:05:31 Write Speed Miscompare! - Wanted: 3.324 KB/s (2,4x), Got: 5.540 KB/s (4x) I 22:05:31 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 22:05:32 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1.913.760 I 22:05:32 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 22:05:43 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 22:05:44 Writing LeadIn... I 22:06:00 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 22:06:00 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 22:06:00 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 22:18:19 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3825923) I 22:30:12 Synchronising Cache... I 22:30:36 Closing Track... I 22:31:12 Finalising Disc... I 22:31:20 Exporting Graph Data... I 22:31:20 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\casa\Datos de programa\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RAM_GSA-H22N_1.02_MIÉRCOLES-26-DE-ENERO-DE-2011_22-05_MKM-003-00_2,4x.ibg I 22:31:20 Export Successfully Completed! I 22:31:20 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:25:48 I 22:31:20 Average Write Rate: 5.273 KB/s (3.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5.592 KB/s (4.0x) I 22:31:20 Cycling Tray before Verify... W 22:31:30 Waiting for device to become ready... I 22:32:02 Device Ready! I 22:32:04 Operation Started! I 22:32:04 Source Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H22N 1.02 (F:) (ATA) I 22:32:04 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 22:32:04 Image File: E:\alls-prope.dvd I 22:32:04 Image File Sectors: 3.825.924 (MODE1/2048) I 22:32:04 Image File Size: 7.835.492.352 bytes I 22:32:04 Image File Volume Identifier: XGD2DVD_NTSC I 22:32:04 Image File Volume Set Identifier: 34672923 I 22:32:04 Image File Implementation Identifier: Sonic Scenarist 3.1 I 22:32:04 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02) I 22:32:04 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX I 22:32:04 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 22:32:04 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3825923) I 22:32:04 Verifying Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 22:40:31 Verifying Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3825923) W 22:42:32 Failed to Read Sector 2456864 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:50:23 Retrying (1)... W 22:50:26 Retry Failed - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:08 Failed to Read Sector 2456864 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:15 Failed to Read Sector 2456865 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:20 Retrying (1)... W 22:51:27 Retry Failed - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:32 Failed to Read Sector 2456865 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:39 Failed to Read Sector 2456866 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:41 Failed to Read Sector 2456866 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:49 Failed to Read Sector 2456867 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:51:56 Failed to Read Sector 2456867 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:52:03 Failed to Read Sector 2456868 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track W 22:52:24 Retrying (1)... W 22:52:28 Retry Failed - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track E 22:52:38 Failed to Read Sector 2456868 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track E 22:52:38 Failed to Verify Sectors! I 22:52:38 Exporting Graph Data... I 22:52:38 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\casa\Datos de programa\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RAM_GSA-H22N_1.02_MIÉRCOLES-26-DE-ENERO-DE-2011_22-05_MKM-003-00_2,4x.ibg I 22:52:38 Export Successfully Completed! E 22:52:38 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:20:33 I 22:52:38 Average Verify Rate: 3.985 KB/s (2.9x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 10.870 KB/s (7.8x) I 22:53:35 Close Request Acknowledged I 22:53:35 Closing Down... I 22:53:35 Shutting down SPTI... I 22:53:35 ImgBurn closed! ; //****************************************\\ ; ImgBurn Version 2.5.4.0 - Log ; Jueves, 27 Enero 2011, 15:17:47 ; \\****************************************// ; ; I 14:32:12 ImgBurn Version 2.5.4.0 started! I 14:32:12 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 3) I 14:32:12 Total Physical Memory: 2.096.432 KB - Available: 1.596.332 KB W 14:32:12 Duplex Secure's SPTD driver can have a detrimental effect on drive performance. I 14:32:12 Initialising SPTI... I 14:32:12 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices... I 14:32:12 -> Drive 1 - Info: ASUS CRW-5232A4 1.01 (G:) (ATA) I 14:32:12 -> Drive 2 - Info: HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H22N 1.02 (F:) (ATA) I 14:32:12 -> Drive 3 - Info: LGBYF LMV8L6F89QN8 1.03 (I:) (SCSI) I 14:32:12 Found 1 CD-RW, 1 DVD±RW/RAM and 1 BD-ROM/HD DVD-ROM! I 14:32:40 Operation Started! I 14:32:41 Source File: E:\Lego_Harry_Potter_Years_1-4_PAL_XBOX360-SPARE\Lego Harry Potter.dvd I 14:32:41 Source File Sectors: 3.827.488 (MODE1/2048) I 14:32:41 Source File Size: 7.838.695.424 bytes I 14:32:41 Source File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 14:32:41 Source File Volume Set Identifier: ec67c000MS UDFBridge I 14:32:41 Source File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 14:32:41 Source File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 14:32:41 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 14:32:41 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H22N 1.02 (F:) (ATA) I 14:32:41 Destination Media Type: DVD+R DL (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 14:32:41 Destination Media Sectors: 4.173.824 I 14:32:41 Write Mode: DVD I 14:32:41 Write Type: DAO I 14:32:41 Write Speed: 4x I 14:32:41 Link Size: Auto I 14:32:41 Lock Volume: Yes I 14:32:41 Test Mode: No I 14:32:41 OPC: No I 14:32:41 BURN-Proof: Enabled I 14:32:41 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5.540 KB/s (4x) I 14:32:41 Book Type Setting: DVD-ROM I 14:32:41 User Specified L0 Data Zone Capacity: 1.913.760 I 14:32:41 Set L0 Data Zone Capacity Succeeded! I 14:32:51 Filling Buffer... (40 MB) I 14:32:52 Writing LeadIn... I 14:33:10 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:33:10 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:33:10 Writing Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 14:45:29 Writing Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487) I 14:57:24 Synchronising Cache... I 14:57:47 Closing Track... I 14:58:23 Finalising Disc... I 14:58:31 Exporting Graph Data... I 14:58:31 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\casa\Datos de programa\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RAM_GSA-H22N_1.02_JUEVES-27-DE-ENERO-DE-2011_14-32_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg I 14:58:31 Export Successfully Completed! I 14:58:31 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:25:50 I 14:58:31 Average Write Rate: 5.268 KB/s (3.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5.592 KB/s (4.0x) I 14:58:31 Cycling Tray before Verify... W 14:58:40 Waiting for device to become ready... I 14:59:14 Device Ready! I 14:59:15 Operation Started! I 14:59:15 Source Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVD-RAM GSA-H22N 1.02 (F:) (ATA) I 14:59:15 Source Media Type: DVD+R DL (Book Type: DVD-ROM) (Disc ID: MKM-003-00) (Speeds: 4x, 6x, 8x) I 14:59:15 Image File: E:\Lego_Harry_Potter_Years_1-4_PAL_XBOX360-SPARE\Lego Harry Potter.dvd I 14:59:15 Image File Sectors: 3.827.488 (MODE1/2048) I 14:59:15 Image File Size: 7.838.695.424 bytes I 14:59:15 Image File Volume Identifier: DVD_ROM I 14:59:15 Image File Volume Set Identifier: ec67c000MS UDFBridge I 14:59:15 Image File Application Identifier: CDIMAGE 2.45 (12/06/2000 TM) I 14:59:15 Image File Implementation Identifier: Microsoft CDIMAGE UDF I 14:59:15 Image File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.50) I 14:59:15 Read Speed (Data/Audio): MAX / MAX I 14:59:16 Verifying Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:59:16 Verifying Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 3827487) I 14:59:16 Verifying Layer 0... (LBA: 0 - 1913759) I 15:04:53 Verifying Layer 1... (LBA: 1913760 - 3827487) W 15:05:04 Failed to Read Sector 1913776 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track E 15:17:38 Failed to Read Sector 1913776 - Reason: Illegal Mode For This Track E 15:17:39 Failed to Verify Sectors! I 15:17:39 Exporting Graph Data... I 15:17:39 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\casa\Datos de programa\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVD-RAM_GSA-H22N_1.02_JUEVES-27-DE-ENERO-DE-2011_14-32_MKM-003-00_4x.ibg I 15:17:39 Export Successfully Completed! E 15:17:39 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:18:23 I 15:17:39 Average Verify Rate: 3.473 KB/s (2.5x) - Maximum Verify Rate: 16.272 KB/s (11.7x) I 15:17:47 Close Request Acknowledged I 15:17:47 Closing Down... I 15:17:47 Shutting down SPTI... I 15:17:47 ImgBurn closed!