The drivers should be on the CD. I'm an MSI user, so have no idea about ASUS.
There is only one way you can plug the IDE data cable: With the notch on the plug facing upward. If the notch faces down, you won't be able to insert the cable(unless you possess strength equivalent to the hulk, in which case a desktop computer isn't for you

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Also, make sure the optical drive is detected in the BIOS. If not, check your connections, especially the power and data. Check that the jumper settings are correct.
Lastly, ensure the disk is bootable. I've had people call me saying their drive isn't booting and the problem was a non bootable CD.
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