Bios(cmos) doesn't detect CD Rom Drive

[Belgarrath]

Red line on 80 pin cable is toward power cable. Hard drive is working fine. Cable is connected in this order:

MB to HDD(with center connector) to CD Drive(with end connector)

I've tried several jumper settings on the HDD.

Hardware malfunction? It's supposed to be a new drive with a new system.

Belgarrath

 

[KimberTech]

Hard disks...including CD Roms, are very specific in how they need to be connected to the mainboard.

You need to set the hard drive to Master, and the CD to slave.
The settings should be marked on both pieces of hardware.

Hope this helps.. I pledge to share any information I have and advise to the best of my knowledge based on the information provided.

 

[Belgarrath]

Bios detects CD drive when HD that came with the system is hooked up, but when I exchange it with my other (established)drive I get message that says the CD drive is ATAPI incompatible.

 

[Belgarrath]

Bios detects CD drive when HD that came with the system is hooked up, but when I exchange it with my other (established)drive I get message that says the CD drive is ATAPI incompatible. Is it the IDE controller causing the problem? Or something else?

Belgarrath

 

[KimberTech]

How old is the CD drive?
What make and model?
Some of them need real mode drivers, and special hookup....eg. to a sound card.
I will send you a link based on the info you provide.
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[Belgarrath]

I solved the problem. I switched the 80 pin cable with a 40 pin cable and all is good. The 40 works with the older HD and the 80 works with the newer HD. I guess I have to educate myself further.

Belgarrath