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Old 11-11-2006, 10:24 AM   #1 (permalink)
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New Lite-on DVD RW Drive

I read the instructions installed the drivers etc and now I get the following message on boot up can anyone help and tell me what is the problem/solution. Secondary IDE no 80 conductor cable installed.
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Old 11-11-2006, 11:19 AM   #2 (permalink)
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modern dvd drives require a 80 wire ide cable,unlike the older ones that used the 40 wire
on an 80 wire the plugs are different colours and the ribbing is almost flat
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modern dvd drives require a 80 wire ide cable,unlike the older ones that used the 40 wire
on an 80 wire the plugs are different colours and the ribbing is almost flat
Does this mean that I need a new cable and will it fit my existing IDE socket. MOBO is an ASUS A7N-8X deluxe
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yes a new cable,the plugs are the same size just twice as many wires going into them
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yes a new cable,the plugs are the same size just twice as many wires going into them
Many thanks Dai will get one tomorrow.
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