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    Asus G50V - Windows 7 DVD Drive errors

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by dpeters911, Nov 2, 2009.

  1. dpeters911

    dpeters911 Newbie

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    Background:
    I recently switched from Windows Vista 64-bit to Windows 7 64-bit using a full version.

    Virtually everything runs perfectly - except for the DVD drive.

    I'm not even sure which specific G50V model I have, as the sticker it was on turned black after a year of use.

    Basic specs:
    GeForce 9700m GT 512MB (discrete)
    4 GB RAM
    Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 @ 2.26GHz 2.27 GHz
    2x100 GB HD

    Description of Problem:
    By disabling driver singing, I at least get the DVD drive to display when Windows loads (the loader recognizes it; Windows 7 doesn't)

    However, it will freeze the drive whenever I pause a DVD in VLC (or randomly when running in WMP). This should eliminate a possible codec issue.

    After a short period of being frozen, Windows 7 makes a disconnect sound (like when a USB device is disconnected). The DVD Drive will then disappear - until I reboot.

    The Request:
    Can anyone help?

    I have a feeling I don't have proper drivers for my DVD-Drive or, perhaps, my motherboard.

    I've tried the ones I presume are for my model on ASUS' site but not knowing my exact model makes it a bit tricky.

    Any advice or fellow people freaking on this issue? :)
     
    dpeters911, Nov 2, 2009
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  2. HaloTechnology

    HaloTechnology Notebook Consultant

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    try uninstalling the driver
    if didnt work update it with defult
     
    HaloTechnology, Nov 2, 2009
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  3. dpeters911

    dpeters911 Newbie

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    There is no default. Windows 7 does not automatically recognize my drive.

    Without disabling driver signing, I can't even install the driver I found at ASUS.
     
    dpeters911, Nov 2, 2009
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  4. HaloTechnology

    HaloTechnology Notebook Consultant

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    you can force it to do soo see
    see attachment if didn't work i will get to you tomorrow i will grab my driver in uploaded to maybe it work
     

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  5. dpeters911

    dpeters911 Newbie

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    Let me reiterate - I don't have the driver CD (lost when I moved back from Europe). The only driver I can find on ASUS' site is for the motherboard, not the DVD drive.

    I don't have anything to force it to install, sadly.
     
    dpeters911, Nov 2, 2009
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  6. CitizenPanda

    CitizenPanda Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Did you have any problems with the drive before in Vista at all?

    It's a DVD drive - it should not need seperate drivers. Windows 7 should have installed them correctly by itself.

    Try reseating your DVD drive (take it out and putting it back in).
     
    CitizenPanda, Nov 2, 2009
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  7. dpeters911

    dpeters911 Newbie

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    It was fine in windows vista - no playback issues.

    I can't get to the DVD drive without prying the case - making me doubt a seating issue. It worked great - sitting on a desk the entire install process (it made the DVD disappear right after loading Windows 7 the first time).

    I installed from the DVD drive (and can boot from it prior to loading Windows 7).

    To make matters worse, I can find no record of what G50V model I have (my emails regarding the purchase are gone, my manuals and driver disk were lost enroute back to the states).
     
    dpeters911, Nov 2, 2009
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    thalanix Notebook Deity

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  9. dpeters911

    dpeters911 Newbie

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    Thanks for the firware update information. I had no idea about the issue till I upgraded to Windows 7.

    So far, it recognized it properly (updating from revision 4 to 7) and I didn't need to disable driver signing to install. Yes!

    Thank you, Thalanix!

    :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
     
    dpeters911, Nov 6, 2009
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  10. RAdjetey

    RAdjetey Newbie

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    Hi,
    I am having same problem with my G50V. Could you share the firmware file you used to solve the problem. Please it to me, or send me the link.

    I'll really appreciate your assistance.
     
    RAdjetey, May 6, 2010
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    Hi,
    I am having same problem with my G50V. Could you share the firmware file you used to solve the problem. Please send me the file, or send me the link - my email is radjetey@gmail.

    I'll really appreciate your assistance.
     
    RAdjetey, May 6, 2010
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