Ok. If you have the same problem with 2 different drives, the possibility of both 2 drives being damaged is small. So, the problem is with your system. Steps:
1) Check master/slave condition, place drive alone at master jumper setting (you've done it)
2) Check ide cables, if cables are at good condition, try putting 80wire (more shielded) instead of 40wire cables
3) Check cd media that you are going to write to. If media has poor quality, u can't do nothing. U can try Tayio Yuden Proffessional Gold Ultra as a reference.
4) Check your output voltage (through BIOS) of +-12 and +-5V.
I can think of many things, try these and post back.