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    Tz37 Mat****a Dvd-ram Ghost

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by BTG, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. BTG

    BTG Notebook Guru

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    Hey Guys,

    I'm trying to source a driver for my ghost bootdisk. The generic oakcdrom.sys doesnt seem to like the Matsu****a optical drive in the tz at all. In facts I'm a little confused as the device manager says it is connected by the usb mass storage device. But all internet information i can find on the Matsu****a UJ862ps optical drive suggests that it is IDE ATAPI device.

    Anyways any links to some good dos based .sys drivers for this device would be much appreciated!

    BTG
     
    BTG, Oct 14, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I presume it is the same as the Sony G11, with the optical drive is connected to the USB interface (so it can be turned off to save power).

    I've not tried what you are doing, but I would be looking for USB storage drivers.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 14, 2008
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  3. DetlevCM

    DetlevCM Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If its the turning off - it may be worth having a look at an SZ too.
    Its able of switching the drive off too.
     
    DetlevCM, Oct 14, 2008
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