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  1. 10-13-2005, 12:59 AM #1
    STP72
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    Problem with DVD Writer

    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

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  2. 10-13-2005, 08:34 PM #2
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    What kind of media is it? Brand-wise, that is.
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  3. 10-13-2005, 08:44 PM #3
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    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.
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  4. 10-13-2005, 09:04 PM #4
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    They are memorex dvd-r 16X
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  5. 10-13-2005, 11:57 PM #5
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    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.
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  6. 10-14-2005, 12:30 AM #6
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    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
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  7. 10-14-2005, 12:31 PM #7
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    I had a similar situation with my lite-on drive & memorex disks after I first bought it!

    I found a utility called Omnipatcher 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.
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