Member Avatar for legendster

Ok this is a very weird problem and I am using computers since I was 3 and today I m 20, this is so anoying that i finally had to post my first forum post asking for help related to computer hardwares.

Nuff braggin.

Anyways, Here's My spec :
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
Asus Motherboard P5KPL-AM/PS
Intel E5700 D-Core 3.00 ghz processor
500 GB WD Green Hard drive (Sata)
Biostar GT 220 1GB DDR3 (nvidia Chipset) Graphics Card

1st Optical Drive : Sony RW DRU 190A (PATA) [Master]
2nd Optical Drive : LG DT ST DVD RAM GH22NP21 (PATA) [Slave]
3rd Optical Drive : LG DT ST DVD RAM GH22NS70 (Sata)

My problem lies with the 2nd optical drive which is the Slave PATA LG GH22NP21.
Here's the deal :
It ONLY detects a media (be it CD or DVD) when it is BLANK, My other drives will read that very same disc which probably is writter an hour ago but that Drive wont read anything else other than a blank disk.
If I insert a perfectly working DVD in it it just keeps blinking (the light) and then the light just stays on forever.

Whenever I try to write something in it be it with Nero 9, 10 or 7 OR even LG Power tools, the progress bar for writting stays at zero - I once left it overnight to see if it progresses even by 1% but no luck - all the while the light on the Drive is not on at all.. But as soon as I hit the stop button the write starts progressing goes about 10-15% and says "Operation aborted by user" pisses me off wasted 10 verbatim DVD's on this!!!

So let me know if I am missing any details and if this is fixable ?

THE ONLY reason I bought this PATA drive inspite of having a SATA one is because the SATA drives dont give the option of writing DVD's at 4X (if it does PLEASE show me how)

THE MOST IMPORTANT AND WEIRD THING OF ALL : This Writer works fine when connected to a different computer, reads perfectly writes perfectly ! I even changed the PATA (IDE) cable re aligned the Jumpers to MASTER/SLAVE and now both to CSEL configurations but NOTHING WORKS

So Guys PLEASE help me out here !

Edited by legendster because: edit mistake
  • 1 Contributor
  • 1 Reply
  • 220 Views
  • 15 Hours Discussion Span
  • Latest Post Latest Post by legendster

Dani AI

Generated

Clarification and quick diagnosis: the thread title mentions Vista but the original post says Windows 7 Ultimate 64‑bit — that matters because the usual Windows fixes and driver behavior differ slightly between versions. Since reports the LG drive works perfectly in another PC, the fault is overwhelmingly likely to be the host side (motherboard IDE channel, BIOS or Windows drivers/filters) rather than the optical unit itself. (support.microsoft.com)

Because cables, jumpers and Microsoft’s CD/DVD FixIt were already tried, here is a short, prioritized checklist to try next:

  1. In Device Manager uninstall the IDE/ATAPI controller entries (for example the Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller) and reboot so Windows redetects the channel.
  2. Check the IDE channel “Advanced Settings” and ensure the optical drive is using DMA (or toggle PIO/DMA to test). These steps reset the channel transfer and driver state that often block burned discs. (support.microsoft.com)
  3. Update the P5KPL‑AM/PS chipset/IDE drivers and consider the latest BIOS from ASUS (some BIOS/driver updates fix IDE compatibility). (asus.com)
  4. Fit a proper 80‑conductor IDE ribbon (not a legacy 40‑wire) and, for testing, attach the LG as the only device on that cable and set Master manually (avoid cable‑select while diagnosing). UDMA modes require the 80‑conductor cable for reliable transfers. (en.wikipedia.org)
  5. Check LG’s support for firmware updates for the GH22 series and apply any “readability/Windows 7” fixes per LG’s instructions. Firmware updates occasionally resolve odd host‑compatibility issues. (lg.com)

Additional tests and cautions: remove/uninstall third‑party burning suites (Nero/PowerTools) temporarily — they install filters that can conflict with Windows after registry edits; if uncertainty remains, test the drive via an IDE→USB adapter or boot a Linux live USB to isolate OS vs. motherboard faults. Always back up the registry and follow vendor BIOS/firmware procedures exactly before flashing. (support.microsoft.com)

If the drive behaves correctly on USB or another motherboard, the onboard IDE controller is likely failing — a low‑cost workaround is a PCI(e) IDE controller or an external burner.

Member Avatar for legendster

I even downloaded Microsoft's CD/DVD Fixit and reset the uper and lower limits in the registry !

Be a part of the DaniWeb community

We're a friendly, industry-focused community of developers, IT pros, digital marketers, and technology enthusiasts meeting, networking, learning, and sharing knowledge.