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Can't Install CD-R Drive
I'm trying to swap out the CD reader with a CD-R. When I plug the CD-R in
when I reboot it is asking me to insert a system disk. It's sort of acting like there's no OS. When I plug the old CD reader back in everything works fine. I notice the ribbon goes from the motherboard to the hard drive to the CD reader. I'd ideally like to keep the reader and add the CD-R as well but I'm not sure how to proceed. -- Warmest regards, Stephen Horrillo, Realtor / C.Ht. For MLS & Computer Training: http://www.BrokerAgentTraining.com Realtors Earn Over 100% at EXIT: http://www.over100percent.com |
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Check that the jumpers on your new CD-RW are set to the same ID, master or
slave, as the device it is replacing. If not then your new CD-RW and your hard disk will be confusing the system which would be unable to tell them apart. Look on the CD-RW (and CD ROM) for a label explaining the different DIP jumper settings required which on many devices means moving a jumper from one pair of pins to another. -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP Stephen Horrillo wrote: I'm trying to swap out the CD reader with a CD-R. When I plug the CD-R in when I reboot it is asking me to insert a system disk. It's sort of acting like there's no OS. When I plug the old CD reader back in everything works fine. I notice the ribbon goes from the motherboard to the hard drive to the CD reader. I'd ideally like to keep the reader and add the CD-R as well but I'm not sure how to proceed. |
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On 23-Mar-2005, "Mike M" wrote: Check that the jumpers on your new CD-RW are set to the same ID, master or slave, as the device it is replacing. If not then your new CD-RW and your hard disk will be confusing the system which would be unable to tell them apart. Look on the CD-RW (and CD ROM) for a label explaining the different DIP jumper settings required which on many devices means moving a jumper from one pair of pins to another. At first I tried removing the CD-R and replaced it with the new CD-RW. When I rebooted it gave me the "insert system disk" message and hung there. I tried all three setting Master, Slave and Duel. I thought it was a bad drive so I swapped it out with another computer (an XP machine) but it worked fine there. -- Warmest regards, Stephen Horrillo, Realtor / C.Ht. For MLS & Computer Training: http://www.BrokerAgentTraining.com Realtors Earn Over 100% at EXIT: http://www.over100percent.com |
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Stephen Horrillo wrote:
At first I tried removing the CD-R and replaced it with the new CD-RW. When I rebooted it gave me the "insert system disk" message and hung there. I tried all three setting Master, Slave and Duel. I thought it was a bad drive so I swapped it out with another computer (an XP machine) but it worked fine there. Not only do you need to ensure that the new drive is jumpered to match the one that was removed but also check that you didn't dislodge the cable connection to the hard drive. Is the hard drive still being recognised in the bios? -- Mike Maltby MS-MVP |
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On 23-Mar-2005, "Mike M" wrote: Is the hard drive still being recognised in the bios? Yes it is. -- Warmest regards, Stephen Horrillo, Realtor / C.Ht. For MLS & Computer Training: http://www.BrokerAgentTraining.com Realtors Earn Over 100% at EXIT: http://www.over100percent.com |
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