You guys that post just to post for no more then to draw out threads make it harder to follow for the users that come along to help or would like to use it for help in the future! =p
Also, You techs that post with as many posting experiences that you have should be a little more note worthy =)
DJ..
First, you dont have service pack1. Fine, but have you downloaded all the required system and security updates for your system? Chipset drivers and such?
Try another cable and check and see that the jumper settings on the back of the drive are correct and maybe try and just setup your burner as the only drive installed on the cable. Also, try removing the burner in Safe Mode! and then shut down, unplug the cable from it, reboot, and then reinstall it (computer shut down and power off of course =)
Second, i dont see why you did not just try and select the speed you thought your CDR media was =/
Third, is this a newer installed setup (burner or system/XP)?
Fourth, have you tried uninstalling the nero rom and then reinstalling it with a fresh download from nero's site? Turn off any download accelerators you have and REBOOT IN BETWEEN installs/uninstalls! In fact, Check out my post here:
http://forums.techguy.org/showthread.php?threadid=146087
Try disabling and renabling the dma on the drive, rebooting in between and also in between reboots see if nero recognizes your burner and test it between the dma changes, selecting the appropriate speed of your burning media of couse =) DMA enabled on some roms will have trouble, especially when burning.
Will Nero uninstall and reinstall after following my post and will it work now =?
If this still doesnt work =?
For future reference, please post what model drive it is you have in your initial posting, please =)
Keep Us Posted..
-Z