Computer_Freak

Hey guys, lemme start off by saying this is for my brothers computer.

He has NEVER had a good DVD drive. they always break after a certain time, or they just dont work... i really think he has a jinx on his DVD drives...

now, here is the problem

I built him a Core i5 system, 4 Gigs Corsair RAM, MSi P55 mobo, Corsair 550W PSU, Seagate 7200.12 500Gb HDD, and a Lite-On DVD drive.

Now, I installed windows 7 with no problems, including CoD4 etc

Now, The DVD drive is recognized in windows, the drivers are installed properly, but he cant read or burn any CD/DVD's (including CoD4)

I tried deleting the old drivers, and restatring, it installed correct but nothing.

I tried changing SATA cable, nothing

I put my DVD writer in his PC and i got the same problem (and mine works!!!)

I tried putting it in all 8 SATA ports on the mobo, but still nothing...

Have any of you heard about this, or even possibly have a solution?

as i say, its recognised, but just doesnt work...

thanks Guys.

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● Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13Ghz (@ 3.0Ghz, CPU temp: 30° Idle, 46° Load, Amb 25°)
● Biostar Tforce 965PT
● 2x1Gb DDR2 800 RAM CL6 @ 800MHz CL4
● Gigabyte GTX295 50* Idle, 72* Load
● Corsair TX750W
● CoolerMaster Centurion 590
● Samnsung Syncmaster 933GW 19"
● Cyber Snipa Stinger

Here is a good Hardware monitor

johnb35

What happens when you try to burn? What messages are you getting? I assume its software related. What software are you using?

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Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R
CPU - E8400
Memory - 2GB Corsair XMS2 (2x 1gb)
Graphics - ATI HD3870
Hard Drives - 2-500gb WD Caviar Black
DVD Drives - Lite-On
Power Supply - Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W
22" Acer widescreen AL2216WBD
OS - Windows XP

Computer_Freak

when i try burn using windows media player, it says i must connect the DVD drive...

when i put in CoD4 DVD, it says please insert the CD and try again...

so, it recognises the DVD drive, but it is like its no there...

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● Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13Ghz (@ 3.0Ghz, CPU temp: 30° Idle, 46° Load, Amb 25°)
● Biostar Tforce 965PT
● 2x1Gb DDR2 800 RAM CL6 @ 800MHz CL4
● Gigabyte GTX295 50* Idle, 72* Load
● Corsair TX750W
● CoolerMaster Centurion 590
● Samnsung Syncmaster 933GW 19"
● Cyber Snipa Stinger

Here is a good Hardware monitor