I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer Won't Read DVDRWs - Club CDFreaks

wmetwo · 28-10-2005

My I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer won't read DVD +-RWs. I try to format them and the media isn't even recognized.

Based on other recommendations, I have uninstalled Nero's InCD.

I'd buy another drive if I thought that would solve the problem. Or upgrade to Nero 7 since I hear the Nero OEM version (which I have) has a problem recognizing a lot of media. Any ideas? I don't want to needlessly throw money at this problem.

Thanks.

**H3rB3i** · 28-10-2005

Hello and welcome to CDF,

I don't think that your problem is software related, rather I think that your burner has a problem with recognising the media. To see if this is your problem I would like to have a bit more information.

Which firmware is installed on your burner?
Which media are you using (media code)?

cu

wmetwo · 28-10-2005

The firmware version is A190.

How can I get the media code if the drive won't even recognize the disks?

*pinto2* · 28-10-2005

For a long time I've been living with impression this drive was a rebadged BenQ 1620 ... Link

Geezzz, I was wrong...heh he.

wmetwo · 28-10-2005

The firmware updates I do are all "A" series - no "B" or "Q." So this probably isn't a rebadged BenQ 1620, right?

Any ideas on how to fix my problem? I'm beginning to think that I should replace the drive with a name brand like HP or Plextor.

Thanks.

*pinto2* · 28-10-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmetwo

...Any ideas on how to fix my problem?...

If you are new in DVDRW drives business the best is to try some other media, to start with.

28-10-2005	#1 (permalink)
wmetwo New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer Won't Read DVDRWs <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> My I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer won't read DVD +-RWs. I try to format them and the media isn't even recognized. Based on other recommendations, I have uninstalled Nero's InCD. I'd buy another drive if I thought that would solve the problem. Or upgrade to Nero 7 since I hear the Nero OEM version (which I have) has a problem recognizing a lot of media. Any ideas? I don't want to needlessly throw money at this problem. Thanks.

28-10-2005	#2 (permalink)
H3rB3i Editor, Reviewer & Senior Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Austria Posts: 3,103	Re: I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer Won't Read DVDRWs Hello and welcome to CDF, I don't think that your problem is software related, rather I think that your burner has a problem with recognising the media. To see if this is your problem I would like to have a bit more information. Which firmware is installed on your burner? Which media are you using (media code)? cu __________________ Click here to checkout my Review PC USEFUL TOOLS: DVD Identifier \| Nero CD/DVD Speed \| MediaCodeSpeedEdit \|KProbe 2 Found some interesting news on the web and they are related to optical storage? Don’t hesitate to tell us what you have found and use our news submit or post in our News Forum Help us to keep our Software Section up-to-date. Every related Software and changelog submit is welcome. Click here to join cdfreaks.com , 350 000+ people can't be wrong The ultimate READ FIRST

28-10-2005	#3 (permalink)
wmetwo New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	Re: I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer Won't Read DVDRWs The firmware version is A190. How can I get the media code if the drive won't even recognize the disks?

28-10-2005	#4 (permalink)
pinto2 DVD Freak Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nordic Region Posts: 7,301	Re: I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer Won't Read DVDRWs For a long time I've been living with impression this drive was a rebadged BenQ 1620 ... Link Geezzz, I was wrong...heh he.

28-10-2005	#5 (permalink)
wmetwo New on Forum Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3	Re: I/OMagic IDVD16DD DVD Writer Won't Read DVDRWs The firmware updates I do are all "A" series - no "B" or "Q." So this probably isn't a rebadged BenQ 1620, right? Any ideas on how to fix my problem? I'm beginning to think that I should replace the drive with a name brand like HP or Plextor. Thanks.

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