Installing a SATA DVD Drive

[RJHNY1]

Hey guys, I just finished upgrading my computer. I replaced the mobo, RAM, DVD Drive (for SATA), processor, and video card. I am trying to fire up the computer and get Vista installed.


I have never installed a SATA DVD Drive before. All I did was put in the DVD drive and connect the red SATA wire from the back of the DVD Drive to "SATA 1" on the motherboard.

However, it appears my DVD drive is not being recognized in BIOS.

In BIOS, it shows all 6 SATA as "not detected." I probably have to do something in BIOS. Here's what I found

SATA Configuration [Enhanced]
Configure SATA as [IDE] (or should I change it to AHCI?)

Any help would be appreciated. I'm still a novice at this and this is the most involved I have ever gotten in replacing so many parts at one time. Like I've replaced a faulty part before, but never to this extent.

So, what am I doing wrong with the DVD Drive?

My specs:

· Video Card: XFX PVT98GYDLU GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
· RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
· DVD Drive: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD Burner
· Motherboard: ASUS P5Q SE PLUS LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard
· Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E7300 Wolfdale 2.66GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Dual-Core Processor
· Hard Drive: Hitachi 160 GB 7200 RPM ATA 100
· Power Supply: Thermaltake 480W Power Supply
· OS: Windows Vista Ultimate

Thanks for your help as it is greatly appreciated!

 

[Horsepower]

It's been quite a while since I set mine up, but I think when I tried pure SATA my DVD would not show up either, so I used AHCI.

 

[RJHNY1]

Ok, but once I change it to AHCI in the BIOS, then what? What else is there to do?

Also, did I install it correctly? Aside from that red wire/band, is there anything else involved in physical installation?

Some additional help would be appreciated.

 

[Fardringle]

The red cord is for data. You also need to connect a power cord to it from the power supply.

 

[KGB]

Originally posted by: Fardringle
The red cord is for data. You also need to connect a power cord to it from the power supply.

DING - DING - DING... give that man a cigar.

Yes, you need to connect the power connector as well as the data cable.

 

[RJHNY1]

KGBMAN, you rule! That was the answer. I ran the power connector to the back of the DVD drive and now it works.

There were no instructions included with the DVD Drive. I got it from Newegg and it didn't come with a box and instructions. Also, like I said, I never had a SATA DVD Drive before.

When I start the computer, it leads to that blue screen with the hard drive error. I guess at this point restart the computer WITH the Vista CD in it? Or is there something I need to do in BIOS before I do that?

 

[TheStu]

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
KGBMAN, you rule! That was the answer. I ran the power connector to the back of the DVD drive and now it works.

There were no instructions included with the DVD Drive. I got it from Newegg and it didn't come with a box and instructions. Also, like I said, I never had a SATA DVD Drive before.

When I start the computer, it leads to that blue screen with the hard drive error. I guess at this point restart the computer WITH the Vista CD in it? Or is there something I need to do in BIOS before I do that?

Alright, you will want to set in BIOS the following

First Boot Device: Optical
Second Boot Device: Hard Drive

Though I believe that Windows install discs are made in such a way that you actually don't have to have the Optical set as first boot.

Anyway, once that is set, just put the disk in the drive, restart your computer and then hit any key when it asks you to hit any key to continue.

 

[Horsepower]

I'm glad you got it going. I'm not sure we are gaining any speed by having a SATA DVD, but the cable sure is pretty!

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Horsepower
I'm glad you got it going. I'm not sure we are gaining any speed by having a SATA DVD, but the cable sure is pretty!

I personally like using SATA devices in my builds if not for the speed advantage then for the cooling advantage as opposed to used IDE Cables.

 

[RJHNY1]

Just 1 more question before I attempt to install Vista.

Right now, when I start up my computer, it goes through the startup motions by flashing several screens. It then takes me to that screen where it says "we apologize for the inconvenience, but windows did not start correctly." Then it asks me how I want to start windows...safe mode, start normally, etc. I selected "start normally." Then it takes me to that blue screen "a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer."

It says "STOP: 0x0000007B (0xBACC7528, 0xC00000034, 0x000000000, 0x0000000000"

Am I getting this screen because:

1. I did not install Vista and there is no way for the computer to do anything until I install Vista

OR

2. There is a problem with the Hard Drive that I have to take care of before I install Vista?

I'm betting on the latter, but I want to make sure and check with people more knowledgable than I am.

Thank you!

 

[KGB]

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
KGBMAN, you rule! That was the answer. I ran the power connector to the back of the DVD drive and now it works.

There were no instructions included with the DVD Drive. I got it from Newegg and it didn't come with a box and instructions. Also, like I said, I never had a SATA DVD Drive before.

When I start the computer, it leads to that blue screen with the hard drive error. I guess at this point restart the computer WITH the Vista CD in it? Or is there something I need to do in BIOS before I do that?

Fardringle had the answer. :thumbsup: All I did was emphasize it.

Follow Stu's advice and you should be good to go.
Install Windows from scratch and don't try to salvage your old installation. That's way too many hardware changes to expect your previous installation to correct.

Let us know how you make out.

 

[TheStu]

Originally posted by: KGBMAN

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
KGBMAN, you rule! That was the answer. I ran the power connector to the back of the DVD drive and now it works.

There were no instructions included with the DVD Drive. I got it from Newegg and it didn't come with a box and instructions. Also, like I said, I never had a SATA DVD Drive before.

When I start the computer, it leads to that blue screen with the hard drive error. I guess at this point restart the computer WITH the Vista CD in it? Or is there something I need to do in BIOS before I do that?

Fardringle had the answer. :thumbsup: All I did was emphasize it.

Follow Stu's advice and you should be good to go.
Install Windows from scratch and don't try to salvage your old installation. That's way too many hardware changes to expect your previous installation to correct.

Let us know how you make out.

I actually have a rebuttal for that. Just upgraded from an older AMD system with an ATi chipset mobo, a64 and DDR RAM to my new system with intel chipset, and DDR2 RAM... hooked the system up, missed hitting the key to reinstall, and Vista actually booted with only a few issues.

 

[KGB]

Originally posted by: TheStu

Originally posted by: KGBMAN

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
KGBMAN, you rule! That was the answer. I ran the power connector to the back of the DVD drive and now it works.

There were no instructions included with the DVD Drive. I got it from Newegg and it didn't come with a box and instructions. Also, like I said, I never had a SATA DVD Drive before.

When I start the computer, it leads to that blue screen with the hard drive error. I guess at this point restart the computer WITH the Vista CD in it? Or is there something I need to do in BIOS before I do that?

Fardringle had the answer. :thumbsup: All I did was emphasize it.

Follow Stu's advice and you should be good to go.
Install Windows from scratch and don't try to salvage your old installation. That's way too many hardware changes to expect your previous installation to correct.

Let us know how you make out.

I actually have a rebuttal for that. Just upgraded from an older AMD system with an ATi chipset mobo, a64 and DDR RAM to my new system with intel chipset, and DDR2 RAM... hooked the system up, missed hitting the key to reinstall, and Vista actually booted with only a few issues.

Yeah, I know. I've migrated many an install myself but our inquisitive friend here probably isn't prepped for that.

HEY, RJHNY1, where are you?

 

[KGB]

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
Just 1 more question before I attempt to install Vista.

Right now, when I start up my computer, it goes through the startup motions by flashing several screens. It then takes me to that screen where it says "we apologize for the inconvenience, but windows did not start correctly." Then it asks me how I want to start windows...safe mode, start normally, etc. I selected "start normally." Then it takes me to that blue screen "a problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer."

It says "STOP: 0x0000007B (0xBACC7528, 0xC00000034, 0x000000000, 0x0000000000"

Am I getting this screen because:

1. I did not install Vista and there is no way for the computer to do anything until I install Vista

OR

2. There is a problem with the Hard Drive that I have to take care of before I install Vista?

I'm betting on the latter, but I want to make sure and check with people more knowledgable than I am.

Thank you!

Are you booting from an install disk? Are you trying to boot from your old installation?

Where the hell are you?

 

[RJHNY1]

I don't want to boot with my old information. I want a clean, fresh install. I will be installing Vista...I had XP before. I just want to make sure that there's no hard drive issues, that the blue screen is only popping up b/c I didn't install Windows yet.

 

[KGB]

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
I don't want to boot with my old information. I want a clean, fresh install. I will be installing Vista...I had XP before. I just want to make sure that there's no hard drive issues, that the blue screen is only popping up b/c I didn't install Windows yet.

Just make sure your boot order in the BIOS is set to CD-DVD first and HDD second.
Then pop in your install disk and let 'er rip. You might get prompted to "press any key to boot from CD". just hit the any key and you're good to go.

Please report back.

 

[RJHNY1]

Thanks...I will report back. I'll probably do it tomorrow night.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Originally posted by: TheStu

Originally posted by: KGBMAN

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
KGBMAN, you rule! That was the answer. I ran the power connector to the back of the DVD drive and now it works.

There were no instructions included with the DVD Drive. I got it from Newegg and it didn't come with a box and instructions. Also, like I said, I never had a SATA DVD Drive before.

When I start the computer, it leads to that blue screen with the hard drive error. I guess at this point restart the computer WITH the Vista CD in it? Or is there something I need to do in BIOS before I do that?

Fardringle had the answer. :thumbsup: All I did was emphasize it.

Follow Stu's advice and you should be good to go.
Install Windows from scratch and don't try to salvage your old installation. That's way too many hardware changes to expect your previous installation to correct.

Let us know how you make out.

I actually have a rebuttal for that. Just upgraded from an older AMD system with an ATi chipset mobo, a64 and DDR RAM to my new system with intel chipset, and DDR2 RAM... hooked the system up, missed hitting the key to reinstall, and Vista actually booted with only a few issues.

Never reuse a windows install on different hardware. While it may "work" it is never quite right. There are always issues to be dealt with.

 

[RJHNY1]

I ended up doing a fresh install of Vista last night. No problems so far. I didn't get the chance to play around with it much since I had to go to bed, but everything looks fine for now.

I just have to get my programs up and running, mainly I have to get the Internet to work!

Thanks for the help guys.

 

[KGB]

Originally posted by: RJHNY1
I ended up doing a fresh install of Vista last night. No problems so far. I didn't get the chance to play around with it much since I had to go to bed, but everything looks fine for now.

I just have to get my programs up and running, mainly I have to get the Internet to work!

Thanks for the help guys.

:thumbsup: Glad to help out.