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DVD Drive not recognized!

Discussion in 'DVD-ROM drives' started by BobbyTan, May 21, 2010.

  1. BobbyTan

    BobbyTan Member

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    Hi guys,

    I've read a couple of threads whose OP's have the same problems as me, but their solutions to their problems seem to differ from mine. This place looks like a pro, so I decided i'll give this a try. Here:

    A few days ago, I realised my D Drive (CD/DVD Drive) has disappeared! I don't know what happened, I didn't install Nero nor any Decrypter. I've had PowerISO all along, and I doubt it's the problem (but please tell me if PowerISO do cause any conflicts, so I can double check). I went into Device Manager and there wasn't any 'Secondary' or 'Primary' IDE Controllers for me to Uninstall and "let Windows sort out by itself". I've only got 3 'ATA Channel 0' ; 3 'ATA Channel 1' ; and 3 'Standard Dual PCI IDE Controller' - all under the 'IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers'.

    Another funny thing I realised is also i've now got a 'Floppy Disk Drive' - I don't have one in my CPU. How did it come about?

    Need your advice!


    Thanks!
    Bobby
     
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    does it show up in the bios? any exclamation marks in device manager?
     
  3. BobbyTan

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    Hi,

    No exclamation marks in Device Manager. What do you mean by show up in BIOS? (I am able to select it as a 1st Boot Drive)


    Thanks!
    Bobby
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    the drive should actually show in the bios so see if it does. what windows?
     
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    Windows 7.

    How to check if it 'shows' in the bios?
     
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    go thru all settings in the bios but do not make any changes. desktop or laptop? what is the make & model# of the computer or motherboard?
     
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    Mobo: DFI PK-450
    Go through, i'm able to set 1st Boot Device to CD-ROM. Does that mean its working fine?


    Thanks,
    Bobby
     
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    no as can do that even when no rom drive connected. keep looking & i'll see if can download your manual from dfi & have a read.
     
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    huh to verify if BIOS reads my CD-ROM drive?


    Thanks!
    bobby
     

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