DVD+RW Formatting Error

[BrownTrout]

I am new to ImgBurn and am trying to write some files to a DVD+RW. When I go to write the files, I get a message saying that the disc needs to be formatted. I select 'Yes' to format and then get an 'I/O Error' straight away. I have tried 2 new discs of the same brand. I have written to a CD-RW successfully. The DVD writer is a Pioneer 111D with the latest firmware.

 

This is the device info from ImgBurn:

 

PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-111D 1.29 (SCSI)

Current Profile: DVD+RW

 

Disc Information:

Status: Empty

Erasable: Yes

Formatted: No

Free Sectors: 2,295,104

Free Space: 4,700,372,992 bytes

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

Supported Write Speeds: 2.4x, 4x

 

Physical Format Information (ADIP):

Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W11-01

Book Type: DVD+RW

Part Version: 2

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

 

Physical Format Information (Last Recorded):

Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W11-01

Book Type: DVD+RW

Part Version: 2

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

 

Current Format Capacity:

Sectors: 2,295,104

Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes

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

 

Maximum Format Capacity:

Sectors: 2,295,104

Size: 4,700,372,992 bytes

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

 

Any thoughts? Do I need to format it with other software first?

[lfcrule1972]

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=627

 

Above are some disc tests that boss did with that media - they all look ok, so can you please post a copy of the full ImgBurn log when you next try to use this disc ? That might give us more of a clue.

[BrownTrout]

I am using version 2.1.0.0

 

Log after selecting 'Yes' to format

 

I 21:18:45 ImgBurn Version 2.1.0.0 started!

I 21:18:45 Microsoft Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600 : Service Pack 2)

I 21:18:45 Initialising SPTI...

I 21:18:45 Searching for SCSI / ATAPI devices...

I 21:18:46 Found 1 DVD?RW!

I 21:19:19 Operation Started!

I 21:19:19 Device: [1:0:0] PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-111D 1.29 (D:) (SCSI)

I 21:19:19 Media Type: DVD+RW (Disc ID: RICOHJPN-W11-01) (Speeds: 2.4x, 4x)

I 21:19:19 Quick Erase: No

I 21:19:19 Erasing Disc...

E 21:19:28 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:00:09

 

Edited November 27, 2006 by BrownTrout

[LIGHTNING UK!]

Your IDE drivers or some Filter driver is blocking the 'Format' command.

 

Fix those and the problem will go away.

 

If you have the drive on an IDE controller that's NOT part of your main motherboard chipset (i.e. a non Intel / Via / nVidia etc) one, move it so it is on the main one. Optical drives don't often work on 3rd party ones.

[BrownTrout]

Thanks for the reply. I think you have pointed me in the right direction. I have just been reading and it seems that there is something quirky with the JMicron JMB36X controller and it detects my Pioneer 111D as SCSI. I have an ASUS P5B Deluxe motherboard. The Pioneer is plugged into the primary IDE on the motherboard and is in CABLE-SELECT mode. I have one SATA HDD.

 

I'll keep investigating...

[BrownTrout]

I removed the JMicron driver as described at

 

http://www.thepatri0t.net/2006/10/14/asus-...blems-solution/

 

and I can now format and write to the DVD.

[spinningwheel]

Great ;

 

Thanks for letting us know how you sorted it out.