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Old 04-02-2006, 05:14 PM   #1
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cd rom not working

i just installed windows xp on my computer i just built and when i try to install the drivers from the disk that came with the motherboard it doesnt load. can someone please help me?
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Old 04-02-2006, 05:28 PM   #2
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does anyone know what the problem could be
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Old 04-02-2006, 06:16 PM   #3
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Do any other CDs work in the drive?

If not, then check your jumpering. If you're using an 80-wire IDE cable (very fine grooves, and will have a blue connector on one end), then the jumper on the drive should be set to cable select.

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