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Q4. How can I upgrade firmware of my CD-RW drive?

Optical Technology Company - [DAT Optic Inc.]
Please download the flash program "XXXXXXXX" and the lastest firmware, close all running programs, then excute "XXXXXXXX" and specify the firmware file, follow the instructions showen on screen and update will complete after shutdown your system and reboot. It is very likely to be resulted from lower DAE capability of the CD-ROM, we suggest to record in lower speed, or extract CD track to hard drive before recording.

What is a DVD +/- RW / CD-RW Combination drive?

TSC Home - Laptops - Freshmen - FAQs
This is an optical drive that will write both DVDs (Digital Versatile Disk, Data or Video) and CDs. The LightScribe DVD+/-RW / CDRW combination drive can read, write and, using the appropriate media, rewrite a variety DVD and CD media, including CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, DVD+RW and DVD-RW. DVD+R, DVD-R and CD-R media are compatible with this drive but are a single write media. The DVD+RW, DVD-RW and CD-RW media can be written to multiple times.

Q12. Should I update my CD-RW drive with the latest version of firmware?

Optical Technology Company - [DAT Optic Inc.]
It is not definitely necessary to update the firmware unless your computer does encounter any problem.

Q3. How to check the firmware version of my CD-RW drive?

Optical Technology Company - [DAT Optic Inc.]
Choose "My Computer"---"Control Panel"---"System"---"Device Manager"--- "CDROM"---"XXXxxxx"---"Settings"

How do I use the cd-rw drive?

UT Physics Linux FAQ
The newer linux machines in the Graduate Computer Lab have cd-rw drives. See our cd burning help page for more information.

How do I upgrade the firmware on my SDLT Drive?

SDLT Drive, Super DLT Drive, Frequently Asked Questions
First, you will need the SDLT Update utility from Quantum. You can get it Here You will need one SDLT tape that you can write the firmware upgrade file to the tape. You will then need to get the firmware from our site (link here). Next, start the SDLT Update program. It will automatically scan your SCSI Bus when you start it up. Select the drive that you have the tape you wish to write firmware to in it. When you have selected the drive, click on FUP tape.

Can I play CD-ROMs on my CD-RW drive?

KODAK:FAQ:KODAK CD-RW Media
Frequently Asked Questions provide information of limited or specific application. Responsibility for judging the applicability of the information for a specific use rests with the end user.

Do I have to have a CD-R or CD-RW drive to run Karaoke Studio?

DART - Digital Audio Restoration Technology
A CD-R (CD Recordable) or CD-RW (CD ReWritable) isn't required for utilizing the DART Karaoke Studio, but you will be missing out on SOME exciting features. If you have a CD-R/RW installed on your system, you'll have the capability of creating your own audio CDs that feature YOU as the lead vocalist for your favorite hits! This process has been greatly enhanced by the addition of the included CD-Recorder 4 Basic version (A $50 dollar value FREE) to guide you in this process.

Do I have to have a CD-R or CD-RW drive to run the DartPro 32?

DART - Digital Audio Restoration Technology
You don't actually HAVE to have one of these to use the software. However, you'll get very little use out of the program if you can't burn CDs (that is what it's made for, after all). There are users who run DartPro 32 simply for the restoration filters (DeClick and DeHiss) and for the ability to convert MP3 files to WAV files or MID files to WAV files.

Can a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive read KODAK CD-RW media?

KODAK:FAQ:KODAK CD-RW Media
Only MULTIREAD CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives can read CD-RW media. Standard CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives cannot read the low-reflectance media used in CD-RW discs.

What are the recommended CD-R and CD-RW brand disc for use with the CD-writable drive?

iGEMS - FAQ
For CD-R disc: Verbatim, 700 MB, 1x-32x speed. (Please note that CD-R disc will record at maximum 8x speed only.)

Q15. How many writing software can support SpeedBurn CD-RW Drive? What version?

Optical Technology Company - [DAT Optic Inc.]
You need to check whether A/P has supported this function or not. Basically, SpeedBurn drives do support this function with Nero.

How do I configure properly my CD-R/RW drive?

FAQ
Under Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000 you must make sure that the following settings are enabled/disabled for all CD drives on the user's system (CD Readers and CD Writers): Make sure that your IDE/ATAPI drivers for your motherboard are updated. Some motherboards have an issue sending data to a CDR/DVD if these drivers are not updated. If you have a writing problem, this is one of the first things you should check. Device Manager - IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.

Can I read the DVD-Rs in my CD-RW drive?

ROM-Burner FAQ
I've never heard of CD-RW drive that can read DVD discs...which doesn't necessarily mean there isn't one. I would do an internet search of the CD drive model you have to see what it can, in fact, read. I would assume, however, that no CD drive will read DVDs.

Do I need the CD-RW drive fitted in the PA1X to use your CDs?

Total Transformation Technology - FAQs
No. If you do have the CD-RW drive fitted in your keyboard, you can load our sample data directly from our CDs. However, if you don't, you simply use your PC to transfer the data from our CD-ROM to your PA1X via USB. Full instructions are provided with all of our CD-ROMs and we operate a help line in case of difficulty (details included with the CD-ROM).

I installed the plugin, but it doesn't see my CD-RW drive. Why?

Burning CD/DVD discs FAQ
The plugin indicated the absence of free space on the disk. But I'm absolutely sure that there is a lot of free space there!

Can I use my computer's CD-R/RW drive to create DVDs?

FAQs About Recordable DVD Formats & DVD Recorders - TimeForD...
No. Your computer's CD-R/RW drive or "burner" can only make CD-R and CD-RW discs. They cannot possibly create any of the recordable DVD discs. To create recordable DVD discs, you will need a dedicated DVD drive for the appropriate recordable DVD format (e.g., DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or DVD-RAM).

Which CD-RW drives are supported by FreeBSD?

Frequently Asked Questions for FreeBSD 2.X, 3.X, 4.X and 5.X
FreeBSD supports any ATAPI-compatible IDE CD-R or CD-RW drive. For FreeBSD versions 4.0 and later, see the manual page for burncd(8). For earlier FreeBSD versions, see the examples in /usr/share/examples/atapi. FreeBSD also supports any SCSI CD-R or CD-RW drives. Install and use the cdrecord command from the ports or packages system, and make sure that you have the pass device compiled in your kernel. FreeBSD supports SCSI and ATAPI (IDE) Zip drives out of the box, of course.
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