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    Slow DVD transfer rates

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by rodef, Mar 29, 2009.

  1. rodef

    rodef Notebook Enthusiast

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    My M1530 has an Optiarc AD-7640A slot loading DVD drive.

    The read speed never seems to go above 4.5x when I'm copying files from a DVD. When I had a desktop, I could copy the same files at 12x (from a 5 year old Pioneer slot-loader).

    Is there any way to increase the read speed of the Optiarc?

    Thanks.

    EDIT: This might have something to do with it, but I get an error message saying that no ASPI manager is installed. I'm using Vista Home Premium 32bit.
     
    rodef, Mar 29, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    I think it`s call riplock , if you try to copy a dvd it keeps your speed low, it`s an anti-piracy thing.

    The fastest i could get on my Samsung was 3.2x , but my new Toshiba can read a DVD at 8x

    you can bypass this on some drives, but it is likely to be against forum rules to discuss this.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Mar 29, 2009
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