Problem with DVD Writer

[STP72]

Hey Guys..

I have a DVD writer - LG GSA 4120B I upgraded the firmware to ver A115
Its a 12X writer, I bought some 16X dvd-r media. My writer only recognizes
the max as 4X for burning in nero and alcohol. Any ideas why I can't burn at 12X

OS XP PRO SP2 - DMA is enabled

Cheers

[cromwelt]

What kind of media is it? Brand-wise, that is.

[Sterling_Aug]

It sounds like the media is NOT of a high enough quality to burn at 12X.

If it is name brand disks, then take them back and ask for a refund.

[STP72]

They are memorex dvd-r 16X

[Strawbs]

you'll most likely find that the media type is not supported at max speed!

BTW: Memorex do not make their own media! run nero cd\dvd speed to find the real name of the manufacturer.

[STP72]

mmm interesting i ran Nero cd\dvd speed
Manufacture is CMC MAG AM3
And the support speeds are 2x-4x

I am mad now

Thanks for the input

[Strawbs]

I had a similar situation with my lite-on drive & memorex disks after I first bought it!

I found a utility called Omnipatcher (http://codeguys.rpc1.org/index.html) that makes changes to the firmware and allows a flash that ups the speed of slower media! The problem is that these guys only designed it to support Lite-On & Sony drives. There may be something similar available for LG drives! I'll have a look around, but I wouldn't hold out too much hope if I were you. :(