Is there anyone here with experience installing a new cdrom in a computer? - GoFuckYourself.com

hybrid · 06-05-2003, 05:25 PM

I desperately need some help with this bitch. I installed all the hardware correctly, yet whenever I turn the computer on, it is'nt reading my cdrom at all.

Also, my internet connection keeps shutting off and connecting again....

Anyone with ICQ and a desire to help me out? 163385497

Thanks

detoxed · 06-05-2003, 05:27 PM

You will need a hammer and some antifreeze....

benthompson · 06-05-2003, 05:27 PM

check the cables,
check the bios settings,
Test the CD rom in anohter computer,

SpaceAce · 06-05-2003, 05:28 PM

I don't have time for an ICQ walkthrough right now, but the first thing you should so is make sure you have the cable on the right way. Pin 1 (look for the red stripe) should be near the power input on the drive. After that, make sure that your BIOS knows its there. If you have your "2nd IDE device" or whatever set to "None", the computer won't know it's there.

SpaceAce

Carp · 06-05-2003, 05:29 PM

format c

Carp · 06-05-2003, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by Carp
format c

sorry, someone else was gonna say it, so it might have been as well been me

FATPad · 06-05-2003, 05:51 PM

In my experience, a good, solid, smack on the top or side of the computer does wonders.

hybrid · 06-05-2003, 06:36 PM

Got it figured out, it was a Slave/Master problem, BIOS was straight, just forgot to switch it over.

Now I gotta tackle this driver problem.

Anyone know how to use downloaded drivers? Where they go and shit? My riptide audio file said there were'nt any drivers installed and asked for the install disk, but I have none, so I d/l'ed some, and I don't know what to do with em, lol.

gothweb · 06-05-2003, 06:37 PM

hybrid · 06-05-2003, 06:41 PM

believe me, ian, I plan on it when I can afford it

alias · 06-05-2003, 06:44 PM

L A M E R

hybrid · 06-05-2003, 06:47 PM

Quote:

L A M E R

Heh, alright you 1337 HaX0r, why don't you lay it on me?

C_U_Next_Tuesday · 06-05-2003, 06:47 PM

i have windows xp and it has one folder under the "my computer" just for drivers.. you open the folder and it contains audio,video ,modem and network folders...could it perhaps go in one of those folders?

titmowse · 06-05-2003, 10:06 PM

have you tried to install it through the add new hardware feature in the control panel?

iroc409 · 06-05-2003, 10:11 PM

rm -R *

Why · 06-05-2003, 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by iroc409
rm -R *

wrong OS.

but thats one a lot easier to sucker people into then "format c:" is

gothweb · 06-06-2003, 07:05 AM

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Originally posted by hybrid
believe me, ian, I plan on it when I can afford it

Glad to hear it.

Check out the deals on refurb machines on the online Apple store.

Ice · 06-06-2003, 07:37 AM

Yeah you can get pretty good deals on used Mac's. I picked up a G3 that I use for music. Im runnin Logic Audio Gold and have to say the Mac is rock solid, never have a problem

mule · 06-06-2003, 07:57 AM

Hybrid, did the driver you downloaded come with a .exe? Like install.exe? In that case just doubleclick on it. If there isn't one, there should be one called "install.inf" or "whatever.inf"
Rightclick, then click on "install", and reboot.

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hybrid So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Backseat of a Ford Escort Hatchback Posts: 3,253	Is there anyone here with experience installing a new cdrom in a computer? I desperately need some help with this bitch. I installed all the hardware correctly, yet whenever I turn the computer on, it is'nt reading my cdrom at all. Also, my internet connection keeps shutting off and connecting again.... Anyone with ICQ and a desire to help me out? 163385497 Thanks

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SpaceAce Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Magrathea Posts: 6,493	I don't have time for an ICQ walkthrough right now, but the first thing you should so is make sure you have the cable on the right way. Pin 1 (look for the red stripe) should be near the power input on the drive. After that, make sure that your BIOS knows its there. If you have your "2nd IDE device" or whatever set to "None", the computer won't know it's there. SpaceAce

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hybrid So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Backseat of a Ford Escort Hatchback Posts: 3,253	Got it figured out, it was a Slave/Master problem, BIOS was straight, just forgot to switch it over. Now I gotta tackle this driver problem. Anyone know how to use downloaded drivers? Where they go and shit? My riptide audio file said there were'nt any drivers installed and asked for the install disk, but I have none, so I d/l'ed some, and I don't know what to do with em, lol.

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hybrid So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Backseat of a Ford Escort Hatchback Posts: 3,253	believe me, ian, I plan on it when I can afford it

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mule Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: hamsterdam Posts: 6,085	Hybrid, did the driver you downloaded come with a .exe? Like install.exe? In that case just doubleclick on it. If there isn't one, there should be one called "install.inf" or "whatever.inf" Rightclick, then click on "install", and reboot. __________________ Converting like a mofo