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    Slow CD/DVDW

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Speiro, Jul 19, 2007.

  1. Speiro

    Speiro Newbie

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    Hi guys

    I'm having problems with my CD/DVD drive on my A8Js. It is the TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L632D. This drive is the one that came with the laptop.

    The first problem is that the read speeds of the TS-L632D are very low. For example it would take 6+ hours to install Battlefield 2 off one DVD and copying files off a DVD to the hard drive will take over 30 minutes for 1Gb. Installing a 1Gb application off one CD will take over 2.5 hours. CDSpeed on Nero Toolkit records the read speed at 0.14x.

    The second problem is that the TS-L632D will ittermitently dissapear from the computer when no disk is in the drive. The drive (D: drive) will dissapear from windows explorer, as well as the device manager. The drive will not autoplay CD/DVDs inserted. The TS-L632D will only be redetected by the A8Js after a reboot.

    Other information:
    - Asus A8Js with duo 2.0 GHz and 1 GB RAM
    - Running Vista Home Premium with most recent updates via live updater
    - The TS-L632D is running on ATA Channel 1. Channel 1 is running on Ultra DMA Mode 2.
    - The TS-L632D driver is the default: 6.0.6000.16386

    Have you guys got any ideas?

    Cheers,
    Speiro
     
    Speiro, Jul 19, 2007
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I have just one idea:

    Some users have been having issues with DVD drives due to UAC in Vista (User Access Control). Try disabling User Access Control and see if the problems go away.

    I was also going to say check that the drive is running in DMA, but you already did that :)
     
    E.B.E., Jul 19, 2007
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  3. Li Sir

    Li Sir Newbie

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    I have the same problem to you.But I didn't have any method to solve it till now.If you get it,please send an E-mail to me.Thanks!
     
    Li Sir, May 21, 2008
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  4. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Besides UAC, such problems have also been caused by iTunes installing so-called filters for the DVD drive. Do a google search.

    Also instead of asking people to email you to strange email addresses, just subscribe to the thread with instant notification by email.
     
    E.B.E., May 21, 2008
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