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  1. June 4th, 2001, 10:54 PM #1
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    Thumbs down Dead Lite-On Drive?

    see full posting in the Lite-On section.

    I'm bummed that it seems to have failed, but not completly. <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0">

    Thanks most of the time someone has the great Idea on how to solve most stuff.

    I HATE being broke.
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  2. June 5th, 2001, 03:43 AM #2
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    Red face

    went back 45 days i di not find lite-on sec.

    ooooooooooooooo k <IMG SRC="smilies/confused.gif" border="0">
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  3. June 5th, 2001, 04:21 AM #3
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    http://forums.windrivers.com/cgi-bin...f=513&t=000035
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  4. June 5th, 2001, 06:29 AM #4
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    Cool

    Thanks SuperB, the link opens a new window I went right to the post. I had hoped for some clues.
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  5. June 5th, 2001, 11:01 AM #5
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    I posted the link because bcgreen didn't know what you meant by "lite-on section"
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  6. June 6th, 2001, 02:18 AM #6
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    yeah not many people know about the company forums <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">


    Originally Posted by Pfred on ythe Company Forums: I've been having trouble with this CD since I moved about 2 years ago. I haven't needed it much, but now it doesn't want to work & I'd like to load my copy of XP.
    I ve removed the device several times from Device Manager & it restores without difficulty, but also working properly.

    The drive door started not opening as expected, this was sidestepped by manualy opening the door. At this time, the access light does activate, but Windows '98 refuses to allow any access or diplay the drive name in Windows Explorer.

    I removed the data cable in an attempt to reseat it, while off, it operated as expected. When replaced it operates as reported earlier.

    I attempted to reaet other things without success.

    I'd simply replace it with a CD-R if I had the money.

    as far as I can see I'd guess you should try a firmware upgrade..

    and disable DMA for this drive (USE PIO4) - BIOS..
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  7. June 11th, 2001, 06:23 AM #7
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    Sorry, I couldn't find where to use PI04 in th eBIOS. I have a PowerSpec [microCenter home grown] Cyrix Media 2 GX 233 with 64Mb win '98-

    Which firmware do you suggest I upgrade?

    The access light does blink & sometimes is on kinda steady maybe 2 seconds.

    is this the sort or thing one might expect from a bad IDE cable?
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  8. June 11th, 2001, 11:38 PM #8
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    setting PIO mode 4 meaning disabling DMA or UDMA on your Mobo..

    take a look at your mobo manual.

    as for firmware try to find one here :
    http://perso.club-internet.fr/farzeno/firmware/

    you alos might consider replacing the IDE cable and trying a different Power connection.

    Hope it helps
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