Sony 500A firmware

[phantomengineer]

I just did yet another firmware update, maybe this one will work. The instructions say to disable DMA before the install but it doesn't say to re enable after your done. I've always assumed you do, but it doesn't specifically say. Anyone know for sure?

[ghoster]

i don't mess with jack squat. i just install the firmware and it works just fine....

[nomads]

Yes, you should enable DMA.

[phantomengineer]

Thanks. I just tried it and it still won't burn at 4X. Yes I am using 4X media.

[phantomengineer]

Here's a basic question What is packet writing software?

[JohnnyCNote]

What is “Packet Writing?”

Packet writing is a term for software that lets you record data onto a CD-R or CD-RW disk directly from Windows Explorer, My Computer, or from the File/Save As section of any computer program.

Simply put, it lets you treat a CD as though it were a big floppy disk. Without packet writing software, you'd have to use regular CD recording software, such as Roxio Easy CD Creator or Nero, to create a disk.

I found the above here: http://pages.prodigy.net/jdjd/cdr/packet.htm

[phantomengineer]

Thanks Johnny C-Note. That page also says "Windows XP has built-in packet writing software." I have XP, I wonder if that effects my firmware updates?