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Kernel (uname -r):
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2.6.11-6mdksmp
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Distribution:
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Mandriva 2005 LE
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First make absolutely sure you update to the latest firmware( as of this writing: 1.57).You will need Windows for that (dual boot).
If you get errors burning media (DVD or CD) make sure you set the following for the drive with hdparm:
Apply the settings below in console as root:
hdparm -d 1 /dev/hde (to set dma=on)
hdparm -c 1 /dev/hde (to set 32 bits IO=on)
hdparm -u 1 /dev/hde (to set unmaskirq=on)
You can check drive settings with hdarm:
hdparm /dev/hdX
it wshould show at leasts these lines:
/dev/hdX:
IO_support = 1 (32-bit)
unmaskirq = 1 (on)
using_dma = 1 (on) <-- this one
keepsettings = 0 (off)
readonly = 0 (off)
readahead = 256 (on)
After those settings are on, works like a charm!!!
Note **** I have had some problems burning audio CD's with this drive but everything else is fine. Especially DVD video.
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