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Hi, I'm running on a T3958 Emachines and my burner is DVD+/-WR 16x Double layer Multiformat DVDRW 8.5 GB Max

My Driver is H:_NEC DVD_RW ND-3500AG 2.98

Any help would be greatly appreciated =]

-Mark

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Quick clarification: ripping (reading) and burning (writing) are different operations. is right — a slow rip is about read performance, not write speed. Firmware controls write strategies and media recognition, so a firmware update can restore higher burn speeds, but it won't necessarily fix a read-speed problem caused by other factors.

Practical checklist to diagnose slow reads or writes:

  • Verify DMA mode in Device Manager: expand IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, open the Primary/Secondary channel, and set Transfer Mode to "DMA if available" (or uninstall the channel so Windows redetects it).
  • Use an 80-conductor IDE cable and confirm master/slave jumper settings.
  • Try multiple discs: a known-good data disc, blanks from a reputable brand, and a commercial DVD. Copy protections or poor media will slow ripping.
  • Update motherboard chipset/IDE drivers and temporarily disable background scanners or burning software verification that can throttle speed.
  • Test the drive in another system or with different ripping/burning software to isolate hardware vs. software issues.

Firmware and flashing cautions:

  • Flash only the exact firmware intended for the drive revision and use the official flashing tool when possible. OEM and retail firmwares can differ.
  • Do not interrupt a flash; ensure steady power and close other programs. A bad flash can render the drive unusable.
  • If a firmware update fixed burn speed, that usually means the new firmware added/updated write strategies for the media used.

Quick tests to confirm the fix: rip a plain data disc and compare read speeds, then burn a certified 16x blank and watch the reported burn rate. If slow speeds persist after DMA, cable, driver and firmware checks, the drive or the media may be the limiting factor.

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WHY do you need a firmware update??

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Never mind I got the correct patch that I needed..I needed it because my driver was running with 2x burn speed when it should have been running at 16x.. Which was taking me 4 1/2 to rip dvd

-Mark

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Never mind I got the correct patch that I needed..I needed it because my driver was running with 2x burn speed when it should have been running at 16x.. Which was taking me 4 1/2 to rip dvd

-Mark

ripping the dvd is read speed not burn speed!

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