Weird CD burner problem.

[Zebo]

See rig below.

OK I have all PATA equipment.

2 x seagate 160MB HD on IDE 1
1 DVD burner NEC 3500 something, master IDE 2
1 CD burner Cydene something, slave IDE 2

I can't even install OS (from dos) with Cydene attached tried 3x and get error. Wants SP2 which is already on CD disk. When I insert it in DVD same problem.

I am sucessful when I disconnect Cydene though.


Also in windows, everything's veeeeeeeeery slow while Cydene connected. Problem goes away when disconnected...

IDE problems? Controller problem? bad drive?

 

[mechBgon]

Could the IDE cable be flaky? Or maybe the mobo is forcing PIO mode on it at POST?

 

[Zebo]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
Or maybe the mobo is forcing PIO mode on it at POST?

Yes. I think this is the problem. Why would it destroy performance and have read error on both drives when trying to insall windows?


(already swapped 3 cables so I know that's not it)

 

[mechBgon]

Maybe the Cenedyne has an inferiority complex from being paired up with an NEC 3500 :evil: I've seen people fix their optical issues just by swapping the Master/Slave jumper settings on the two opticals, too... could try that, I guess. Does the Cenedyne act up even if it's the only optical drive (NEC disconnected)?