These devices are not detected in the BIOS & actually do not work (cannot open cd writer tray). But when i remove the IDE cables from these devices leaving only the power cable connected then they work. Any solutions?
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Jump to PostIDE cable backwards?
That's all I can think of. :mrgreen:
Jump to PostAre they on the same cable? Maybe both are master, or both slave...(just guessing)
Jump to PostI would double check the jumper settings on all drives...
Do you have CD and Hard drive on different cables, ie orimary and secondary?Odd that it does not boot to the floppy...
Set the BIOS to boot to the floppy first.... and see what happens...What OS …
Jump to PostI can think of only a few causes:
- Both devices on the same interrupt
- Both devices have the same IDE address
- Too much load on the power supply 12 line
- Motherboard or driver board failure
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