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LG GSA-4082B Super Multi DVD Rewriter
DVD-RAM capable optical writer; verify the exact suffix and media revision. Model-specific rated speeds, media and host requirements follow. Maximum rates are media- and mode-dependent, not guaranteed sustained throughput.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete drive label, OEM/SKU suffix and firmware to the cited model manuals; similar names may use different interfaces, supported media and speeds.
Documented specifications
| Catalog subcategory | DVD-RAM writers |
|---|---|
| Exact model / SKU | GSA-4082B |
| Supported media formats | CD-ROM, CD-R/RW; DVD-ROM, DVD±R/RW and DVD-RAM; verify accepted DVD-RAM revision/cartridge in the model manual. |
| Rated read speeds | DVD-RAM up to 3×; DVD-ROM up to 12×, CD-ROM up to 32×. |
| Rated write speeds | DVD-RAM up to 3×; DVD+R 8×, DVD-R 4×, DVD+RW 4×, DVD-RW 2×, CD-R 24×, CD-RW 16×. |
| DVD-RAM capability | DVD-RAM read/write up to 3× with supported 2.1 media. |
| Interface / bay | Enhanced-IDE / ATAPI (PATA); internal 5.25-inch half-height tray drive. |
| Host compatibility | Requires a desktop 5.25-inch half-height bay, host 40-pin IDE/ATAPI channel/cable and 4-pin peripheral power. Set the drive jumper to match the channel. Optical recording software and DVD-RAM packet-writing/UDF support are host-OS dependent; this is a legacy PATA mechanism. |
| Model distinction | GSA-4082B is a distinct model from GSA-4081B and uses its own supported-media table and firmware. |
Host compatibility and use notes
- Requires a desktop 5.25-inch half-height bay, host 40-pin IDE/ATAPI channel/cable and 4-pin peripheral power. Set the drive jumper to match the channel. Optical recording software and DVD-RAM packet-writing/UDF support are host-OS dependent; this is a legacy PATA mechanism.
- GSA-4082B is a distinct model from GSA-4081B and uses its own supported-media table and firmware.
- DVD-RAM packet writing is not implied by hardware support alone; confirm UDF/filesystem and application support, compatible media version and cartridge restrictions.
- For preservation use, record exact label, firmware, media identifier, host controller/software, write mode and verification results; retain checksums and error logs.
Use only supported media; handle discs by the edge or center hole and store in a cool, dry case away from direct sunlight. Test and verify each recording before relying on it as an archive copy.
Sources
- LG GSA-4082B specifications/manualExact-model specifications and setup information.
- LG GSA-4082B product supportManufacturer support page for this model.