DVD R/RW Incorrect speed?

[GrfxArt]

I have a Creative Labs 8X DVD-+R/RW. It's supposed to be 4X with a DVD-R, but when I use Nero or any other burn software it only shows the burn speed of 2X and there are no selections for 4X...?? is it a software/hardware setting or could this be related to my CPU being only a PIII 600mhz (drive specs say min. of PIII 800mhz)??

[Redfallon]

Could be the slower CPU, is it possible your DVD's are only 2X? Maybe the hardware detects the max burn speed for the media, and that's all they'll support.

[glc]

Make sure you have the latest updates for your burning software and the latest firmware for your drive, and that DMA is enabled on your IDE controllers.

[GrfxArt]

The softwares are up to date as well as the firmware for the DVD R/RW and DMA is enabled. I totally forgot to check the discs, they might be the problem. The label for the spindle of 25pack says Fujifilm, DVD-R, 4.7GB/Go 120Min...it doesn't say anything about 2X or 4X....??

[GrfxArt]

* bump update *

...that's what it was..the DVD discs. I bought some 4X DVD-R discs and it's now showing 4X speed for burning.

Thanks!! :)