I have no idea what to ask, heres the log

[Bocevil]

I 13:37:03 ImgBurn Version 2.5.1.0 started!

I 13:37:03 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)

I 13:37:03 Total Physical Memory: 523,628 KB - Available: 141,644 KB

W 13:37:03 Drive D:\ (FAT32) does not support single files > 4 GB in size.

I 13:37:03 Initialising SPTI...

I 13:37:03 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 13:37:03 -> Drive 1 - Info: HL-DT-ST DVD-ROM GDR8161B 0045 (F:) (ATA)

I 13:37:03 -> Drive 2 - Info: HP DVD Writer 300c 5H30 (E:) (ATA)

I 13:37:03 Found 1 DVD-ROM and 1 DVD+RW!

I 13:38:51 Operation Started!

I 13:38:51 Building Image Tree...

I 13:38:56 Checking Directory Depth...

I 13:38:56 Calculating Totals...

I 13:38:56 Preparing Image...

I 13:38:58 Checking Path Length...

I 13:38:58 Contents: 10 Files, 2 Folders

I 13:38:58 Content Type: DVD Video

I 13:38:58 Data Type: MODE1/2048

I 13:38:58 File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 13:38:58 Volume Label: boc fl 10 11 01

I 13:38:58 IFO/BUP 32K Padding: Enabled

I 13:38:58 Region Code: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

I 13:38:58 TV System: NTSC

I 13:38:58 Size: 4,553,627,648 bytes

I 13:38:58 Sectors: 2,223,451

I 13:38:58 Image Size: 4,554,227,712 bytes

I 13:38:58 Image Sectors: 2,223,744

I 13:39:09 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:00:17

I 13:39:09 Operation Started!

I 13:39:09 Source File: -==/\/[bUILD IMAGE]\/\==-

I 13:39:09 Source File Sectors: 2,223,744 (MODE1/2048)

I 13:39:09 Source File Size: 4,554,227,712 bytes

I 13:39:09 Source File Volume Identifier: boc fl 10 11 01

I 13:39:09 Source File Application Identifier: IMGBURN V2.5.1.0 - THE ULTIMATE IMAGE BURNER!

I 13:39:09 Source File Implementation Identifier: ImgBurn

I 13:39:09 Source File File System(s): ISO9660, UDF (1.02)

I 13:39:09 Destination Device: [1:0:0] HP DVD Writer 300c 5H30 (E:) (ATA)

I 13:39:09 Destination Media Type: DVD+R (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)

I 13:39:09 Destination Media Sectors: 2,295,104

I 13:39:09 Write Mode: DVD

I 13:39:09 Write Type: DAO

I 13:39:09 Write Speed: 4x

I 13:39:09 DVD+R Reserve Track: No

I 13:39:09 Link Size: Auto

I 13:39:09 Lock Volume: Yes

I 13:39:09 Test Mode: No

I 13:39:09 OPC: No

I 13:39:09 BURN-Proof: Enabled

I 13:39:09 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)

I 13:39:10 Filling Buffer... (20 MB)

I 13:39:12 Writing LeadIn...

I 13:39:17 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 2223743)

I 13:39:17 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 2223743)

W 13:41:03 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 258464)

W 13:41:07 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:41:10 Writing Sectors...

W 13:50:00 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 1637568)

W 13:50:07 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:50:12 Writing Sectors...

W 13:51:29 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 1788352)

W 13:51:41 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:51:59 Writing Sectors...

W 13:52:26 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 1851008)

W 13:52:37 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:52:57 Writing Sectors...

W 13:53:24 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 1907808)

W 13:53:31 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:53:44 Writing Sectors...

W 13:54:16 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 1981664)

W 13:54:27 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:54:48 Writing Sectors...

W 13:55:13 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2037536)

W 13:55:21 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:56:03 Writing Sectors...

W 13:56:24 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2074816)

W 13:56:37 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:56:41 Writing Sectors...

W 13:57:07 Waiting for buffers to recover... (LBA: 2123712)

W 13:57:17 Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level...

I 13:57:50 Writing Sectors...

I 13:58:29 Synchronising Cache...

I 13:58:30 Closing Track...

I 13:58:32 Finalising Disc...

W 13:58:34 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (0/3) - Tracking Servo Failure

W 13:58:34 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Tracking Servo Failure

W 13:58:34 Retrying (1 of 3)...

W 13:58:34 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error - Incomplete Track in Session

W 13:58:34 Retrying (2 of 3)...

W 13:58:38 Potential 'WaitImmediateIO' Deferred Error - (0/3) - Tracking Servo Failure

W 13:58:38 Retry Failed - Reason: Tracking Servo Failure

W 13:58:38 Retrying (3 of 3)...

W 13:58:38 Retry Failed - Reason: Session Fixation Error - Incomplete Track in Session

E 14:03:57 Finalise Disc Failed! - Reason: Tracking Servo Failure

E 14:03:57 Failed to Write Image!

I 14:03:57 Exporting Graph Data...

I 14:03:57 Graph Data File: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Application Data\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HP_DVD_Writer_300c_5H30_THURSDAY-APRIL-08-2010_1-39_PM_N-A_4x.ibg

I 14:03:57 Export Successfully Completed!

E 14:03:57 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:24:47

I 14:03:58 Average Write Rate: 3,867 KB/s (2.8x) - Maximum Write Rate: 5,695 KB/s (4.1x) I've burned plenty of dvds before with image burn and rarely a problem. Now i can't burn any.

Edited April 13, 2010 by Bocevil

[eSkRo]

Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level

means your PC is doing other things and accessing the hard drive.,,

 

#1- update your firmware --> http://www.firmwarehq.com/LG/GDR-8161B/files.html

 

#2- check DMA

[Bocevil]

Waiting for hard disk activity to reach threshold level

means your PC is doing other things and accessing the hard drive.,,

 

#1- update your firmware --> http://www.firmwarehq.com/LG/GDR-8161B/files.html

 

#2- check DMA

HP DVD Writer 300c 5H30 (ATA)

Current Profile: DVD+R

 

Disc Information:

Status: Incomplete

State of Last Session: Incomplete

Erasable: No

Sessions: 1

Sectors: 2,295,104

Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes

Time: 510:03:29 (MM:SS:FF)

Free Sectors: 476,608

Free Space: 976,093,184 bytes

Free Time: 105:56:58 (MM:SS:FF)

Next Writable Address: 1818496

Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x

 

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):

Book Type: DVD-ROM

Part Version: 1

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: 2,491,711

Last Physical Sector in Layer 0: 0

 

Performance (Write Speed):

Descriptor 1...

-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00

-> EL: 2295103 (0x0023053F)

-> RS: 4,787 KB/s (3.5x) - WS: 3,324 KB/s (2.4x)

Descriptor 2...

-> B0: 0x00, B1: 0x00, B2: 0x00, B3: 0x00

-> EL: 2295103 (0x0023053F)

-> RS: 4,787 KB/s (3.5x) - WS: 5,540 KB/s (4x)

I have no idea how to update the firmware or even what it is. I downloaded the file and unzipped it. The read me file is beyond me. Also this is the update for my HP300c drive. http://www.firmwarehq.com/download_1037-file_dvd300c_EK24.exe.html

Edited April 13, 2010 by Bocevil

[mmalves]

Your burner doesn't support the blanks you're using. Try the HP firmware update, and if that doesn't help, then you'll have to find older 8x rated blanks or get a new burner.