Computer Problem Help

mckerney · 08-14-2003, 02:24 AM

On one of my computers I'm having a problem with the computer not detecting the DVD ROM drive or the CD-RW drive. One bootup I get a message before windows starts during the BIOS bootup that the CD/DVD Rom drive cannot be detected, so it's not a problem with Windows ME not detecting it (which would be easy to fix).

I've checked all the connections inside the computer to the drives and they all seem fine, and although I'm fairly adept at fixing windows problems, this seems to be a problem elsewhere. Any help would be appreciated.

IMetTrentGreen · 08-14-2003, 03:59 AM

i had this problem too. did you also have a vindictive roomate screw yours up?

i can't help though, because im typing on my shiny new computer as my other cd-rom-less piece of crap is sitting in the closet

mckerney · 08-14-2003, 04:09 AM

vindictive roommate, incompetent family, eh, about the same thing. I'm expected to fix it though, plus there are some files that I need to get off to put on my shiny new computer, which is easier with ability to use the CD-RW drive.

j51 · 08-14-2003, 05:34 AM

Do you have the master/slave jumpers set correctly?

JHandley · 08-14-2003, 09:32 AM

Are there any diagnositic tools in BIOS? I'd say it's a hardware problem with the drive, though, there's a very very slim chance it could be with the IDE port on the motherboard

mckerney · 08-14-2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Do you have the master/slave jumpers set correctly?

The computer had been running fine until just a few days ago, so unless someone opened it up and changed something I don't see why not.

I'm gonna try to check BIOS diagnostic tools when I get the chance.

JeeberD · 08-14-2003, 12:17 PM

poor, poor mckerney...

Ryan S · 08-14-2003, 12:44 PM

Have you tried replacing the cables?

mckerney · 08-14-2003, 02:32 PM

Replacing cables is another thing I'll try if I get the chance. It's not a computer I use much, so I'm not going to spend any money on it, though I'll try to get a hold of some.

08-14-2003, 12:17 PM	#7
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	poor, poor mckerney... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

08-14-2003, 03:59 AM	#2
IMetTrentGreen College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Austin, Texas	i had this problem too. did you also have a vindictive roomate screw yours up? i can't help though, because im typing on my shiny new computer as my other cd-rom-less piece of crap is sitting in the closet

08-14-2003, 04:09 AM	#3
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	vindictive roommate, incompetent family, eh, about the same thing. I'm expected to fix it though, plus there are some files that I need to get off to put on my shiny new computer, which is easier with ability to use the CD-RW drive.

08-14-2003, 05:34 AM	#4
j51 Mascot Join Date: Oct 2002	Do you have the master/slave jumpers set correctly?

08-14-2003, 09:32 AM	#5
JHandley High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle	Are there any diagnositic tools in BIOS? I'd say it's a hardware problem with the drive, though, there's a very very slim chance it could be with the IDE port on the motherboard

08-14-2003, 12:44 PM	#8
Ryan S Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: London, England	Have you tried replacing the cables?

08-14-2003, 02:32 PM	#9
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Replacing cables is another thing I'll try if I get the chance. It's not a computer I use much, so I'm not going to spend any money on it, though I'll try to get a hold of some.

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