My computer isnt detecting my optical drives

[aberdeen5]

I just installed a new PSU and now my comp isn't detecting my cd or dvd drive. Anyone know whats wrong?

 

[Topweasel]

Did you plug in the Power into them. (we have all done it before so don't feel stupid if that is the case)

 

[aberdeen5]

Yeah..all the cables are hooked up

 

[BigCoolJesus]

Originally posted by: aberdeen5
Yeah..all the cables are hooked up

this might be a little away from the PSU, but..... did you update your BIOS or install a newer version of windows (ie, SP2) anytime right after changing the PSU?

i know after i upgraded my windows i had to download new bios because my computer wouldnt detect my drives either

 

[aberdeen5]

Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus

Originally posted by: aberdeen5
Yeah..all the cables are hooked up

this might be a little away from the PSU, but..... did you update your BIOS or install a newer version of windows (ie, SP2) anytime right after changing the PSU?

i know after i upgraded my windows i had to download new bios because my computer wouldnt detect my drives either

Nope

 

[BigCoolJesus]

Originally posted by: aberdeen5

Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus

Originally posted by: aberdeen5
Yeah..all the cables are hooked up

this might be a little away from the PSU, but..... did you update your BIOS or install a newer version of windows (ie, SP2) anytime right after changing the PSU?

i know after i upgraded my windows i had to download new bios because my computer wouldnt detect my drives either

Nope

What kind of PSU is it?

Its not a 3rd party type, or an "unknown" maker type is it?

Becuase if it is a cheap PSU, maybe one of the rails is out, or that particular cable running to the drives is f'ed.

Try different molex connectors from the PSU

 

[aberdeen5]

Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus

Originally posted by: aberdeen5

Originally posted by: BigCoolJesus

Originally posted by: aberdeen5
Yeah..all the cables are hooked up

this might be a little away from the PSU, but..... did you update your BIOS or install a newer version of windows (ie, SP2) anytime right after changing the PSU?

i know after i upgraded my windows i had to download new bios because my computer wouldnt detect my drives either

Nope

What kind of PSU is it?

Its not a 3rd party type, or an "unknown" maker type is it?

Becuase if it is a cheap PSU, maybe one of the rails is out, or that particular cable running to the drives is f'ed.

Try different molex connectors from the PSU

I fixed it..I just knocked the connection to the mobo loose will I was installing 😱