411S@811S info

411S@811S info

If you are thinking of upgrading your drive from a 411S@811S this is the thread for you.

The download link can be found at the bottom in my signature (Tools Guide, #11).

If you haven't already, read through this guide twice.

ANY questions? That's what this thread is for.
Ask away and happy modding

i got a new 401s sitting here.. I might try this method..

I've had no problems with my other 401s@811s.

IF it messes up .. I'll just revive it or seel it to my sister lol j/k

This new method looks interesting.. very interesting..

opps u meant 411s lol my bad

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Last edited by liteonfreak; 06-03-2004 at 05:33.

New...? The Zebra mod v4 aka Mark4, has been around for more then six weeks.
Welcome to the Club.

Thanx for posting this Ssseth

BTW, there is a GUI for ppl not comfortable with cmd/DOS. Sign in here.

Does anybody knows if is it possible to write at 8x in G04 (-R) Ritek Media using ZebraV4?

no. its 8x +r, 4x -r

Hi,
After flashed with the 411S@811S_EEPROM_REPAIR_TOOL, do I have to use flashFix on the new Official firmware before I flash it in the future?

I got it. I only need flashfix to flash the same verion or the older version of the firmware.
Thanks

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Last edited by mois; 25-04-2004 at 07:28.

You seem to be confused. FlashFix has nothing to do with the EEPROM checksum.

Ok I must be a idiot because I get to the "OPEN THE PATCHER" from the command line and I'm lost from that point on. I go to RUN & type COMMAND it says to type the name of the original EEPROM then the name of the new EEPROM. What is the new EEPROM name? Is it ZEBRAMOD or Is it the one written in the instruction?>"EEPROM _original.bin myEEPROM_modded.bin"? I feel stupid because I can't get it!

Can someone explain in a more specific way? I would appreciate some help with this. Thanks in advance!

I thought someone made a GUI for this?

if u go to Speedlabs Inc which is the home of the Z mod, u'll find all the apps and info u'll need to sort it (like the GUI to make it a whole lot easier).

My 411s suddenly failed to write on DVD-R's. I get an "error writing disc" message on several different medias that I had no problem before. After reading several threads about the 411s problem with DVD-Rs, I decided to try the 411s to 811s mod per the instructions I found at www.xs4all.nl...411at811.htm.

After the mod, I am still having the same DVD-R problem. On further research I found this thread which seems to fit my latest problem. I like to try it but have no idea where to download the file….Please show me the url. Many thanks.

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Last edited by dhc014; 13-09-2004 at 17:41.

http://dhc014.rpc1.org/indexOEM.htm#L
downloand HS0P from that link I provided. It seems to work well with DVD-R media.

@psueonline

See the post right before yours.

Still having problem locating the patcher.exe in this thread. Patcher is used to convert a 411s EEPROM into a 811s EEPROM. Anyone have a copy....I don't seem to be able to locate it or ZedraV4 at Speedlabs?

omnipatcher 1.2.0

No, the OmniPatcher is not for 411S@811S!

@psueonline

I pointed you at the post right before yours. If you read it carefully, you will find a link that will direct you to where you can find the patcher!

The Zebra mod files are hard to find because the Speedlabs forum shows a link error message rather than a message telling you you must be a registered and logged in member. So, before you click on the link below, register and login to Speedlabs. Good luck.

http://forums.speedlabs.org/index.php/topic,444.0

Just tried downloading it... I don't get any error messages...

I just patched my 411S to 811S - can I use Lite-On's latest firmware for the 811S drive or will I need to modify it?

Nevermind - I went back over the Zebra Mod instructions again and figured it out. Too many things to unzip...

I used flashfix.exe to patch the latest firmware from Lite-On (just so I wouldnt have any problems) flashed the drive, and burned a Verbatim DVD+ 4X at 8x, and a Memorex DVD- at 4x with Nero. Both played perfectly on my Mintek home player

I was having all sorts of trouble with those Memorex DVD-'s before when the drive was a 411S. Great Hack! I wont have to use this drive as a doorstop after all.

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Last edited by BillyG; 13-09-2004 at 15:23.

anyone try to burn at 8x with the 411s@811s with this media?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...132-369&depa=0

Neither the 411S or 811S can burn DVD-R media at 8X. You will need to buy DVD+R media

any specific dvd+r media you reccomend? any links would be great!

lite on has always had issues with dvd-rs.

I've just reconverted my 411S to an 811S mainly because good quality +R media has now come down in price here in AUS. I recommond using RICOHJPNR02 media. Here is a link to a KProbe scan of a disc that I recently burnt @8x using my 411S@811S http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.ph...3&postcount=26 . I have scanned it using my 812S because my @811S isn't a good reader and the results look bad with that drive, the disc plays fine with no problems in my standalone player. The results @ 8x are slightly better than a burn done @4x with the same drive and same media http://club.cdfreaks.com/showpost.ph...8&postcount=25 . These RICOHJPNR02 were sold as TDK branded media with blue tops in a 25 disc cake.

I agree with ICEBERG.
My 411 could never write +R at any speed on cheap media.
Once moded to 811 it improved all round. I'm currently getting some very bad batches of cheap -R including INTEGRITY and RITEK G04s, so in frustration tried TDK (RicohjpnR02) and have had 100% success at 8X. Only moan is that they are not printable, although nice pen writing surface.
Kprobe's are variable and do not really improve @4X or 6X; only the bumps move around (possibly as Iceberg says the 411 is not always a good reader)
They are auto bitset to DVD-ROM using omnipatcher and this standard seems to be a big factor in good read compatibility.
The significant point is that they read perfectly in all players, Also, on DVD ROM drives, they read at nearly double the average speed that Ritek G04s read that have excellent Kprobes. NERO CD Speed graphs are smooth everytime. They have superior anti-scratch coating for longevity and, although twice the price of some of the cheapest media, are a bargain that will probably last.TDKs are A$33 for 25 spindle on average
A new media that are about to hit Sydney next week are Infomedia (Taiwan) 8X +R printables and since they have passed Philips 8X standards checks, they could give the TDKs a run for their money because Taiwan is generally a cheaper source. No pricing yet.
Search on this for Infomedia at:
http://www.dvd-recordable.org/