Steel_J

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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.