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    M17x-R2 : Optical Drive not detected in ATA Mode

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cpaqf1, Feb 27, 2010.

  1. cpaqf1

    cpaqf1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi guys, whenever I go to ATA sata mode in the bios, the dvd drive is not detected anymore, any ideas how I could fix that ??


    Thanks


    the drive is : Optiarc ad-7640
     
    cpaqf1, Feb 27, 2010
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    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Why are you using ATA in the BIOS?
     
    BatBoy, Feb 27, 2010
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  3. cpaqf1

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    nvm ;D AHCI is working now

    thx
     
    cpaqf1, Feb 27, 2010
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