For anyone who picked up the Iomega 12x4x32... this deal just got hotter!

[Dulanic]

I got this CDRW..... it didnt support DAO-Raw or SubChannel.... well it does now! Its nothing but a Sanyo BP900 drive. Go to www.firmware.com.bi and get the Sanyo BP900 3.27 firmware.... it adds subchannel reading, DAO-Raw, and support for 90 minute CDRs!!!!

 

[SKORPI0]

Here is a direct link:

Sanyo CRD-BP900P

No mention about the sub-channel reading & DAO RAW. Only overburning and 90 minute media.

Review link:

Review

Instructions to flash/update firmware. Read carefully !!!

Instructions:

 

[catch21]

where do i save the file?

 

[Dulanic]

It may not mention Subchannels or DAO-Raw but I know for a fact it added it because Ive used both And they didnt work before the firmware update. The reason is probably because the version before 3.27 already had it... but the Iomega uses an even older firmware possibly.

 

[catch21]

the winflash is for scsi not ide ..

 

[cejay]

I just upgraded to 3.27 on the iomega drive 12x4x32 from BB.
IT did say scsi on the firmware update page.. but the upgrade
worked.. and DAO+RAW shows up in clonecd.. along with the usual sao+raw and +sub.
I couldnt get a clonecd .img file to burn in the old mode..
but switched to dao+raw (new) and it worked fine..also supported 'burn proof' nice!
I am kinda clueless as to what 'sub' means.. anyone know?

 

[Jamey]

It's some kind of sub channel writing needed for possibly playstation games and/or a way of copy protecting.

 

Little OT, but on topic.
I didnt get to take full advantage of the iomega deal.
But I picked up a acer 10/4/32.
Havnt used it yet =D
But wondering if anyone has?
CloneCD? PSX?
Any idea if it works?

 

[cejay]

I have a spare iomega 12x4x32 (got one at BB and one at Staples)..
(keeping the staples one) will sell the BB one for 175 w/ shipping.
cj

 

[chimney]

i have to wait for christmas for my 12x4x32.

grrr.

 

[Litefoot11]

cejay-
I would buy your extra CDRW if you really want to sell it. I missed the deal (grr...) and the more I read in these threads, the more I want one of these.

 

[ebaker]

Firmware link http://www.firmware.com.bi/
I got this burner and it now seems fully compatible with CloneCD. I also updated the firmware on my SAF(sanyo) 12x4x32 SCSI model (RW2) and CloneCD and Nero now say it supports overburn and RAW DAO too. I have not tried it yet with CloneCD. These drives are very similar but I like the IDE drive with burnproof better than the SCSI model without burnproof.

 

[LumMoose]

My 12x4x32 is still frustrating me....RAW DAO does now show up after the firmware upgrade (hooray!) but when I go to write for the image file, it just says writing failed immediately...doesn't even write anything to the disc....it is pissing me off...lol



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LumMoose

 

[tkimster]

Can someone explain all this mumbo jumbo to me?

 

[Dulanic]

Well it works perfect for me, Ive copied RA2 (Which has Safedisk2) and MW4 (Safedisk1) and a protected PSX disc which uses sub channels.

 

[catch21]

ok, i am new to this ...Where do i put the firmware?? The winflash doesnt work cause i dont have aspi which is for scsi( i get an error message saying missing apsi manager)... so how do i put the firmware in the iomega drive.. I dont know where to save it? please help

 

[Dulanic]

Just download this.... its installs a APSI layer for you... which is needed by alot od CDR stuff

http://home.onet.co.uk/~cloneclinic/utilities/frcASPI17.zip

Just extract it to a temp dir and run instapsi.bat from command prompt.

 

[golem]

I know that adaptec makes a aspi layer and Microsoft includes a sorta crappy one with windows, but who makes this one?

 

[Milkyman]

where can i get 90 minute cdrs? does plextor 12/10/32 support 90 minute cdrs? i know a kid who had 90 minute cdrs from poland orsomehting but i thought he was lied to. I never knew these existed. are there compatibility problems with normal cdroms and stuff?

 

[Dulanic]

Adaptec Adaptecs APSI installer wont run without some adaptec controller.... this bypasses that and just installs it.

 

[ElectricLegs]

Make sure there's no disk in the CDR and that DMA is DISABLED before upgrading the Firmware. All CDRWs use APSI to burn even IDE ones. The first thing you do when you have problems is disable DMA to the CDRW in device manager and reboot.Adaptec's APSI update page

 

[Kwad Guy]

Remove any CDs from the drive before flashing, yes, that is
always required. But disable DMA? I have never seen that as a
requirement...And I have never done that...And my flashes have
always worked...

Kwad

 

[rigmah]

Staples sucks. I ordered the drive on friday and they said they will ship it today. I called them when it hadnt arrived and they said the drive was unavailable due to a defective batch!!!!!

rigmah

 

[catch21]

YES!! This burner kicks butt what a Deal...Dulanic, you the man..... It worked ... Thats what i needed...

Thanks

 

[Dulanic]

I did alot of hunting on how to get this burner working good It paid off. You dont have to turn off DMA..... I didnt. Also Staples seems to be trying to trick you guys so they dont have to send it to you. Unfortunetely Bestbuy.com took it down, and I dont think the stores will be stocking this item anymore. However it IS in the Best Buy AD so grab the ad from best buy run over to staples or something and pay the $150 its worth it!