Re: Windows XP found new hardware wohs!
From: Matthew Hearne (matthewhearne_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 07/20/04
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Date: 20 Jul 2004 08:32:47 -0700
I'm going to try updating the motherboard drivers tonight to see if
that makes a difference.
I can update the firmware for the CDRW/DVD as the machine grinds to a
halt if it is plugged in. Same goes for checking it's properties in
the control panel... can't do it.
Matt
Nathan McNulty <nospam@msn.com> wrote in message news:<OcayHjPbEHA.3792@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl>...
> Well, assuming you have all the jumpers and cabling correct, have you
> tried installing the latest chipset drivers for your motherboard? Also,
> you can try updating the firmware for your CDRW/DVD drive
> (http://forum.rpc1.org/dl_firmware.php?download_id=1761). Finally, check
> the settings under all IDE Controllers in Device Manager (Click
> Start-Run-Type devmgmt.msc and click OK, expand ATA\ATAPI Devices, right
> click on an IDE Controller and click Properties, go to the Advanced tab,
> and try DMA if available).
>
> ----
> Nathan McNulty
>
>
> Matthew Hearne wrote:
> > Right, I have tried plugging this combo drive into all different IDE
> > slots and different cables and different jumper settings.... doesn't
> > matter what I do it's always the same.
> >
> > Windows boots up, the "found new hardware" thing appears in the corner
> > saying it's found "Samsung CDRW/DVD SM-352N" and then it doesn't get
> > any further. I can't open any applications or do anything else as the
> > machine seems to be busy (although the hard drive light is not
> > flickering.
> >
> > I have tried this combo drive and also 2 different DVD drives but they
> > all do the same thing.
> >
> > I have plugged a standard CD rom drive in and that just works fine...
> > but not these!!
> >
> > If I look in the BIOS, it is identified as the correct CDRW/DVD drive.
> >
> > Any other ideas as to what the problem could be?
> >
> > Cheers
> > Matt
> >
> > "Billy" <Billy@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:<D99F66ED-39D3-4F76-A0DB-ECFBF06C3D81@microsoft.com>...
> >
> >>It is helpful to include the manufacturer and model of the hardware in your request. However, for starters: Verify that the drive is correctly identified in BIOS before starting Windows. If not, update the BIOS. A DVD drive should be identified as a DVD drive. Also verify in BIOS that it is identified as Primary or Secondary, Master or Slave.
> >>If BIOS sees the drive correctly, so will Windows XP. I add this because your post reads "identified as a CDROM".
> >>As an addiotinal check: try to reconfigure the drive itself as CS and be sure to connect it to the right connector if using a dual cable. Some newer machines will not see the drive correctly as Master or Slave.
> >>Good Luck.
> >>
> >>"Matthew Hearne" wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I have tried installed a new DVD/CDRW drive into my machine but am
> >>>having some issues.
> >>>
> >>>When I trun the machine on after plugging in the new drive, windows
> >>>boots fine and says "found new hardware blah blah CDROM etc"
> >>>
> >>>This popup stays for ages and the whole system slows right down to the
> >>>point of not being able to do anything else. The installation of the
> >>>new hardware that is has found never finishes and I have to turn the
> >>>PC off and remove the drive to be able to use the PC.
> >>>
> >>>I have tried this with 3 different drives now to no avail. If I use a
> >>>normal CD drive it is fine and I have no problems.
> >>>
> >>>Can anyone shed any light on this for me... I would greatly appreciate
> >>>some help here!
> >>>
> >>>Matt
> >>>
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