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wvg wrote on 2/11/2002, 9:06 PM
Buffer under run is fairly common if you're burning a CD. Is that what you were doing? If so, the problem usually is the CD drive's buffer empties, the CD burner can't continue and you make a coaster. Newer CD drivers have larger buffers, 4MB even up to 8MB compared to older drivers that only have 2MB or so. Newer CD burners also employ newer technologies to prevent or lessen buffer underrun errors. For more check out this page: http://www.linteractive.com/

Be sure you have the latest firmware for your CD burner, up to date BIOS and could be you need to update your bus mastering if your using a IDE CD burner.
zorminius wrote on 2/12/2002, 6:03 AM
Thanks, looks like a good web site, I'll take some time and make some changes. Looks like it should help.
HeeHee wrote on 2/18/2002, 1:46 PM
MVG is correct.

My tip is to try burning at a lower speed like 1x or 2x. Trying to curn at the highest speed is what usually casuses buffer overruns.

-HeeHee
wvg wrote on 2/18/2002, 9:28 PM
Actually I have no trouble buring at the rated speed which is 12X or 16X depending on which burner I'm using. I'm on my THIRD CD burner (I'm bending over, someone kick me) and the newer ones employ technology that greatly reduces or gets rid of buffer under run. Another nice thing... the newer driver have larger buffers so not as much as a problem as it once was. If you still end up with a coaster, more likely you need to upgrade the firmware, check the media brand you use. Also, what burner software you use and what settings DOES makes a difference. For burning data CD's it don't seem to matter much. However if you plan on making VCD's, I have yet to fail when I use Nero. I'm the Mickey D of the VCD world. I've burned hundreds, most edited with Video Factory and now Vegas Video. :-)