I was wondering how you know if you have single layer dvd burner or a dual layer dvd burner?
2007-01-09 15:57:30 · 8 answers · asked by dmb_fan11 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
i have a 4700 that cost about 2000 something when i got it
2007-01-09 16:02:44 · update #1
click start-->right click "my computer"-->click properties
In new window click hardware tab
click device manager button
Expand DVD/CD-Rom drives by clicking "+" to the left of it
/*repeat point marker*/
Right click on first disk drive, pick one
Click on properties
In the new window you see the following information in the general tab or the details tab
Drive manufacturer, Drive type (plain old CD-Rom, CDR, CDRW, DVD, DVDR, DVDRW, and I believe DVD dual layer would be seen as DVDDL, DVDRDL, or DVDRWDL)
The dual layer capability should be indicated as "DL" somewhere.
The Drive model number is also given.
Usually only in the details tab you can see what firmware your drive is updated to.
Repeat the process from the marker onward to identify your other drive.
If your not satisfied with the information you have available you can search google with your model numbers to find what the drives are capable of.
If all else fails you can call Dell and ask or look at your invoice to find more info there. Also, like someone else mentioned...you can give it a trial and error test with an actual dual layer or single layer disk.
2007-01-09 16:31:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On my DVD Burner it has a Picture the has 2 squares side by side but the first one is black and says RW and under it says DVD+R DL which stands for Dual Layer and I know this burner is a Dual Layer burner because it said so on the box...
2007-01-10 00:38:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a dual-layered dvd burner i am guessing, based on your question
2007-01-10 00:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/en/details?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&~tab=3 on your dell machine, it will identif which hardware you have on your system. if it fails, try to search for Dell Profiler install it and it will show you what you have with your system. look under the CDROM section, if you see something like XXX DL than you can burn dual layer. don't waste money to buy disc just to try it out.
2007-01-10 00:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by supergeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download Nero 7
Install Nero
once installed open Nero StartSmart
goto extras
get system info
Disk tab will be up and it will tell you what your drive is able to handle.
2007-01-10 00:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by unterseao_2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Dell website, and look up the specs of your system by using your systems model and serial numbers.
That will tell you EXACTLY what is in your system.
2007-01-10 00:08:32 · answer #6 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why dont you try?
buy single layer blank dvd and dual layer, we'll see which one works
2007-01-10 00:02:28 · answer #7 · answered by maxiangelo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go through the manual and the specs on for the computer. they usually tell you. if not the best thing is to call dell. they should be able to tell you
2007-01-10 00:05:56 · answer #8 · answered by DERECK A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋