dvd-rw problemo

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by viper_boy403, Jun 13, 2006.

  1. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    after replacing my motherboard my dvd-rw drive isnt working. it opens and all that but it cant detect disks. i tried updating the driver but it says its incompatible with my hardware even though i downloaded the exact one for my drive. any ideas?
     
    viper_boy403, Jun 13, 2006
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  2. Hipster Doofus

    Hipster Doofus MajorGeek

    OK so it has power. Check to see that both ends of the IDE cable are seated correctly & the right way around.
     
    Hipster Doofus, Jun 13, 2006
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  3. viper_boy403

    viper_boy403 MajorGeek

    I think they may have gotten switched (my dvd-rom drive and dvd-rw drive) around. Could this have messed it up? maybe they are set differently in the BIOS? or would this even cause this problem
     
    viper_boy403, Jun 13, 2006
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  4. Hipster Doofus

    Hipster Doofus MajorGeek

    The bios should automatically pick the change up.

    If it is seated OK try removing the IDE cable, turn it over & try again. That's if you are not sure of how it was initially.
     
    Hipster Doofus, Jun 13, 2006
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