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I have found that if I first read a CD-RW recorded with this same SBW-242 drive (don't laugh, it's a PRINCO CD-RW) that I can then read a DVD-R inserted immediately after removing the CD-RW...sometimes. I can never read the DVD-R unless I have first read a CD-RW. The disks I have problems with are DVD-R data disks that have been recorded on various platforms and the disks are various brands. DVD-R video disks seem to work just fine (playing with PowerDVD 5).

I searched through various forums in an attempt to identify the problem and have seen other people with DVD-R read problems with varied proposed solutions. I have several DVD-R data disks that I must read. Now that I have found a work-around (by first reading a CD-RW ... very strange), finding a solution for this has now become more of a challenge than a necessity.

Does this seem like a firmware issue?

deeveedee
OS: Windows XP Home SP1
Firmware: UD30
Locked Status: Unlocked

What software are you using to create the DVD-R data discs?

Unfortunately, I'm not certain of the software/hardware used to create the DVD-Rs that I'm trying to read. I am fairly certain that one of the disks was created using a Sony DRX-510UL drive and Veritas Software (software that came with the Sony Drive).

Is there any chance to change IDE location from Pri Slave to Sec Master if there is jumperless drive (QSI SBW-242 I mean)?

Thanx

It turns out that the reason I had problems reading DVD-R data disks was because Norton Antivirus was configured to scan all removable media. When I disable the autoscan of removable media, I can read the DVD-R data disks just fine. It appears that my sbw-242 combo drive is working just fine and does not need any firmware changes. The problem specifics are as follows:

Problem: Unable to reliably read DVD-R data disks
Cause: Norton Antivirus configured to autoscan all removable media
Solution: Temporarily disable Norton Antivirus when reading DVD-R Data Disk
Norton Antivirus Version: Norton Antivirus 2004 (10.0.1.13)

Hey all ,

I got the UX51 normal, and the free region one and the UX32 (original from QSI)

if someone wants those firmwares just send a mail to jsengir@oreka.com


Bye

Hello,
Sorry may bad english

I have QSI CDRW/DVD SBW-242 firmware UR01

problem burn RW

I upgraded firmware - UD30, and no backup may original firmfare UR01


I search may original firmware - UR01 !

may email : admiralcom2002@mail.ru

Help me.

What a new original firmware for QSI CDRW/DVD SBW-242 ??

thank you very much.

Hey guys

Ok, this is my situation.

I have a Dell Inspiron 1150 with the QSI SBW242U drive and a UD25 original firmware on it.

Does anyone have a hack for it or new firmware to make it region free?

Can i make a backup of this firmware with any util or does it have to be mtkflash?

Thanks for any help.

Use etna's autopatcher. You can, and SHOULD make a backup before flashing using mtkflash in DOS as explained on my page.

Hi to all,
I am having a problem on my combodrive QSI CDRW/DVD SBW-242B on my Twihead laptop and i would like to ask you guys for help. DVD movies work on this drive except for others. But when try to play those dvd's w/c wont work on my notebook plays fine on DVD player. Here is the info, that nero tool generated;

Nero InfoTool 2.04

Drive Information
-----------------
Drive : QSI CDRW/DVD SBW242B
Type : Combo Drive
Firmware Version : UX52
Buffer Size : 2 MB
Date : ?
Serial Number : ?
Drive Letter : F:\
Location : 1:0
Mechanism : Tray
Read Speed : 24, 20, 16, 12, 8 X
Write Speed : 24, 20, 16, 12, 8, 4 X

Read CD Text : Yes
Return C2 Pointers : Yes
Read CD-R : Yes
Read CD-RW : Yes
Read DVD-ROM : Yes
Read DVD-RAM : No
Read DVD-R : Yes
Read DVD-RW : Yes
Read DVD+R : Yes
Read DVD+RW : Yes
Read Digital Audio : Yes
Read CD+G : Yes
Read VideoCD : Yes

Write CD-R : Yes
Write CD-RW : Yes
Write DVD-R : No
Write DVD-RW : No
Write DVD+R : No
Write DVD+RW : No
Write DVD-RAM : No
Buffer Underrun Protection : Yes
Mount Rainier : No
Modes : Packet, TAO, DAO, SAO, RAW SAO, RAW SAO 16, RAW SAO 96, RAW DAO 16, RAW DAO 96

Region Protection Control : RPC II
Region : 1
Changes User : 4
Changes Vendor : 4

Disc Information (F:\)
-------------------
Type : - no disc inserted -


Interface Information
---------------------
Adapter 1
---------
Description : Primary IDE Channel

Driver
Description : System32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys
Company : Microsoft Corporation
Version : 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
Description : IDE/ATAPI Port Driver

Software Information
--------------------
Operating System : Windows XP Professional (5.01.2600 Service Pack 1)
ASPI : Win32 Nero Aspi Library 2.0.1.59 Ahead Software AG

Description : Nero Burning ROM
Version : 6, 0, 0, 20
Company : Ahead Software AG
Version Check : Ok

Driver : IntelIde
Description : Intel PCI IDE Driver
Version : 5.1.2600.1106 (xpsp1.020828-1920)
Company : Microsoft Corporation

ASPI Information
----------------
System ASPI : ASPI is not installed

Nero ASPI : ASPI is installed and working properly

WNASPI32.DLL : 2.0.1.59 160016 bytes June 17, 2003

[all unnecessary content removed by _chef_]

There is no need to post such a long log/list.

Update your burning app first.

Well im sorry for that, i am bit of newbie about this so i dont know what info would be relevant from that log, anyway thanks for the reply. I will update my burning app soon but please check this screen cap from dvdinfo, if it would be helpful, it might not need me to update my nero since im not having problem on CDRW burning and CD reading at all. DVD reading only. To add some, I also getting clicky noise in my drive whenever i insert a DVDR disc and when i view that drive letter in "My Computer" It stops responding.

Drive Information

QSI CDRW/DVD SBW242B

Extra Info = PUB00SG41203987
Serial No =
Firmware Revision = UX52
Loader Type = Tray
Buffer Size = 2048KB
Volume Levels = 256
Connection Interface = ATAPI/IDE
Drive Interface = ATAPI-3
Region Code = 1
Region Control = RPC-2
User Changes Left = 4
Vendor Changes Left = 4

Drive Supported Features:
CD-R = Yes
CD-Rw = Yes
DVD-RAM = No
DVD-ROM = Yes
CD Multi Read = Yes
DVD-R = Yes
DVD-RW = Yes
DVD+R = Yes
DVD+RW = Yes
DVD+R DL = No
Mount Rainier Read = No
CD Method 2 = Yes
DDCD-R/RW = No
HD-Burn-R/RW = No

Drive General Features:
Audio Play = yes
Composite out = No
Digital Port 1 = No
Digital Port 2 = No
CPRM Authenticate = No
S.M.A.R.T = Yes
Mode 1 form = Yes
Mode 2 Form = Yes
ISRC read = Yes
UPC read = Yes
CSS/OPPM = Yes
Streaming = Yes
Bar code read = No
CD Changer = No
Microcode Upgrade = Yes
Power Management = Yes
Multisession = Yes
Control Blocks = No

QSI CDRW/DVD SBW24B (F:)

Can somebody help me, can anybody please, admin please. Thanks in advance

You could backup your original firmware, then try other SBW-242 firmwares that have been posted, but I don't expect that to help. Maybe "Twihead" would give you a new drive.

Hi all,

impressing forum!!!

I own an Acer 1703 with the following drive:


DISCINFO VERSION : 1.5.5.9
VENDOR : QSI
MODEL : CDRW/DVD SBW-242
REVISION : UX08
LOADING MECHANISM : Tray
NUMBER VOL. LEVELS : 256
BUFFER SIZE : 2048KB
INTERFACE : ATAPI
RPC2 SCHEME : YES
STATUS : Set
USER CHANGES : 4
VENDOR CHANGES : 4


Any chances to convince it to read DVD-RAMs

Thanks in advance.

Markus

dtech, I need your help, please. I have QSI CDRW/DVD SBW242B, I flash it with wrong firmware, plese send me your firmware (feniks2001@inbox.ru) because my drive died.

Hello,

Please do send me the firmware and be sure not to lose the original firmware yourself. You can use mtkflash to flash as long as you use the proper command to ensure that the calibration data is not overwritten.

Hi,
I have flash my qsi sbw 242 with the UD30 Firmware and i dont have the original backup and i dont know it is a UD27 or UD28.
The problem is after the new firmware (UD30) the drive dont read and dont write nothing, i put a cd or a dvd and when i go to my computer/dvdcdr... dont appear nothing looks like he have a blanc CD or dvd.

Anyone help me please??

Thanks in advance and .... My english is very difficult to understand.....

Hi all
I have an Acer Aspire 1353LC with the SBS 242 (realy a bad drive!) the original firmware was the UX08, now i flashed the drive (using the option /O 04000 1FFF) with the firmware UQ81, but it doesn't seem to solve any problem: i can't read a lot of DVD-R, and i've problems burning almost any CD-RW.
Can you suggest me any other firmware?
It's possible to flash the drive with any of the firmware posted in this thread?
Thanks in advance!

I have an Acer TravelMate 2000 with the SBS 242B
Use program UE52 it is last version of the firmware
I have no problems with this firmware
The drive works very good!

AutoQSI2 beta3 dont write the firmware correct in some cases. I have made a new version that use MTKFLASH instead.


Etna

dhc014

I have sbw242u with ux30. If you needed it I would send it but I can't do it in dos mode.

Greetings to anyone reading this page.
I own an acer aspire 1353xc laptop with a qsi 242 combo with the UX08 firmware. I have problems writing cd-rw discs. Only one brand seems to work (i've tried several brands).
Can anyone tell me if there is a firmware version suitable for my drive? Will the new firmware solve the problem?

You can definitely use 'ux10'
Check out page 4 of this thread...there's a link there.

Warning!!!
This drive is tricky for updating firmware ..so first do a BACKUP of the firmware thats now in your drive

Each individual drive has it's own 'optical data'...no 2 drives are the same
So it's imperative that you backup 'your' firmware.

Read thru this thread all pages and you'll have a good idea about how to flash your drive

If it will solve your problem.....well who knows....i do know that 'ux10' is better at reading dvdrw's

There is supposedly a 'ux12' out there but nobody seems to have it.

Anyway Good Luck