New install won't detect dvd drive when loading Nero

LeftCoast · January 18th, 2007, 02:02 PM

Hi all,

I'm installing a new system, and this mobo's got some quirks Foxconn 6100K8MA-RS

First, the serial HDD shows up in the system tray as a removable drive. Second, the NEC OEM dvd burner (Newegg for all parts) won't be detected by Nero (two different versions); after install, only option is for burning an image...no dvd/cd drive!

I've tried switching jumper to CS for the dvd, but no dice. Putting ide cable in ide1, then ide 2, same results.

Ideas would be appreciated.

Link to mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186085

**RobRich** · January 18th, 2007, 02:34 PM

Have you verified the SATA/IDE controller setup in the BIOS configuration? If not, that would be a good place to start IMO.

LeftCoast · January 18th, 2007, 02:57 PM

Was just revisiting that now, Rob. Phoenix-Award bios, ide function setup

nchip ide 0 enabled, onchip ide 1 enabled, serial ata 1 enabled. (Is this what you mean?)

This is my first serial install, and on this quirky mobo...

**RobRich** · January 18th, 2007, 03:03 PM

All controllers are enabled.

Next, have you have verified the hardware jumpers on the drives?

LeftCoast · January 18th, 2007, 03:38 PM

No jumpers on the serial drive (160 gb Hitachi), and have tried both master and cs on the dvd burner, and tried both ide 0 and 1.

jetman · January 18th, 2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LeftCoast

No jumpers on the serial drive (160 gb Hitachi), and have tried both master and cs on the dvd burner, and tried both ide 0 and 1.

Independent of the controller settings (which are significant), I've personally seen occasions (not many) where Nero wouldn't use a burner bec it wasn't recognized as a burner. Nero has a util called Nero InfoTool which will ans this question. There's a comparable menu pick built into the full Nero Burning Rom app.

Are you using the sware that came w/ the drive or pos, sware that you'd prev installed and used prior to the new burner ? If the latter, then you can figure that out. If the former, then try d/l'g newer, trial sware from nero.com....Jet

LeftCoast · January 18th, 2007, 10:14 PM

Good call, Jet. Upon furthur review, this dvd drive seems to have issues playing nice with Nero.

You can check out some user comments here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827152076

I had to give up the build, so I just put in an extra drive until I can RMA this sucker. I may install it on another system to see if it works with that mobo. I'll check out that Infotool as well.

Thanks for the responses, guys.