Hi, > Verbatim DVD-R 16x 4.7GB.
This cannot be burned without the failed MODE SELECT command. > drive name: sr1 sr0 > ... > Can write DVD-R: 1 0 Currently i'd count this as a documented case of a drive lying towards the operating system. > I just tried a noname blank DVD+RW > :-[ FORMAT UNIT failed with SK=5h/ASC=24h/ACQ=00h]: Input/output error 5 24 00 = INVALID FIELD IN CDB (CDB is the command plus parameters which was sent to the drive) Formatting is supposed to run for a few dozen seconds in foreground and to then open the way for writing while continuing in background. This does not look good. The drive refuses on about any sincere preparation for writing. Actually sending some mode pages to learn from the drive's reaction is a frequent practice even if one does not burn afterwards. I assume your failed cdrecord experiments included an attempt with CD-R[W]. The current state is unusual and unhealthy. There is few hope you will succeed by any burn software. You will have to strive for replacement of the drive or for the proof that it works with a different computer and/or operating system and/or burn software. If it works in a different environment then one will have to explore the decisive difference. Interesting. Open ended, at least. Report any new insight. Have a nice day :) Thomas -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
