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Druce
1st January 2002, 21:36
okay, now i bet there is a faq out there that answers this, and i'll get squashed, but hopefully i can get some help...

I have a very descent sys: amd 1800+ 512mb ddr ram, 10x dvd rom, but when i am ripping i rarely get 1x let alone 0.8x, dma is activated, any ideas how to speed that up?
TopHatTheater
3rd January 2002, 14:51
You may want to try installing the latest VIA 4-in-1 drivers if you're using a VIA chipset board.
cofferscuffs
3rd January 2002, 14:55
If you haven't got an ASPI layer installed, installing it will make a hell of a difference. I think it comes with ForceASPI, which is Doom9's software page.
VorteX
3rd January 2002, 16:34
what OS are u using?
Druce
3rd January 2002, 16:48
i am using xp with latest APSI and VIA drivers, I have the latest updates for the OS, I have noticed if I make the priority of smart ripper to "realtime" it speeds up a little, (up to 1.7x at times) but i have to keep the window in the front. also, it tends not to like "realtime" and crashes the system frequently... so I have tended to live with the 0.7-1.0x rip time for now
:confused:
Milkman Dan
3rd January 2002, 23:59
What is your motherboard revision, who makes it?
What is your CPU utilization while ripping?
Druce
4th January 2002, 00:40
okay, what i am running

AMD XP 1800+
AK 31 Shuttle Mobo (rev 2)
512 MB Crucial DDR Ram
Nvidia Geforce2 Ultra 64
Soundblaster Audigy Platnum
Creative 5.1 Multimedia Speakers
10x DVD rom
TDK 16/10/40x CDRW
300 Watt ATX P/S
3 40GB HD
2 40GB hd's are at raid-0
WIN XP pro OS

Latest drivers and updates for all, even new mobo flash

today i peaked at 1.7x while ripping an ep, perhaps the dvd was dirty or had spots, i am going to monitor my rip speed more closely and compare to different DVD's..

as far as sys resources while ripping... i haven't looked, next time i rip I will watch it
DVD-CopyMachine
4th January 2002, 00:49
I battled with this also, what finally fixed the problem for me was this....

1. My DVD-ROM was on installed on the secondary IDE so all instructions are assuming that you to are on the secondary IDE channel.

2. Go to Device Manager / Disk Controllers and remove your secondary IDE controller.

3. Reboot your computer, windows should automaticly install your new hardware.

4. Try your ripping again, should be fixed now.


For some reason the secondary IDE channel will sometimes get stuck in PIO mode, this is what causes the really slow speeds. Simply uninstalling and letting windows reinstall fixes the problem every time. Hope it help you.
Druce
4th January 2002, 00:55
really?! that could be it, it is on the secondary IDE channel... thanks, i will try that in a bit
Druce
5th January 2002, 02:17
well i removed my hardware and let it reinstall, it almost crashed my system believe it or not - still no clue why... i am getting a little better speed my avg went up to 1.0-1.7x now... I am happy with that... I have even seen it peak at 3.3x
cofferscuffs
5th January 2002, 02:22
I'm not trying to patronise you but... is DMA enabled?
Druce
5th January 2002, 02:24
um, yea, actually i thought of that too lol.. but it says its on...

:D
DVD-CopyMachine
5th January 2002, 03:18
Well if the secondary channel reads "Multi Word DMA 2" then you've reached your max speeds for that drive.

I bought a "12x" speed toshiba that avg 2x, just sold it and got a pioneer. My friend has an Asus drive and it rips really fast. So throw that drive of yours on eBay and upgrade.

L8, Brent
Macros746
25th January 2002, 22:22
I'll agree with the previous post. I too, much to my dismay, have
a Toshiba drive that is AWFUL at ripping (just over realtime). I bet
you have a Toshiba....

Macros