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    Problem with Sony dvd rw aw G170A

    When I try to access empty cds on the above device I get E:\Is not accessible Incorrect function. The device is fine with pre-recorded cds and dvds???:devious:
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    Unable to respond to 'Boot from cdrom' message

    I have tried both types of keyboard. What is special about the 'ANY' key? I could really do without 'help' like that _KC_ :devious:
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    Unable to respond to 'Boot from cdrom' message

    Hi, I have been given a pc that has Linux Ubunto o/s on. After a failed attempt to install Windows XP, I am attempting to load XP from a cd. I changed the bios to set the cdrom drive to the primary boot drive. When I powered the pc on with the cd in situ, although I got the message 'Boot...
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    Is not accessible error on DVD/CD drive

    How do I find out if DLA is active?
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    Is not accessible error on DVD/CD drive

    When the system attempts to re-install NVIDIA nForce2 ATA Controller, it displays The file nvatabus.sys on SRCDATA is needed?:dead:
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    Is not accessible error on DVD/CD drive

    I tried this but it didn't work???
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    Is not accessible error on DVD/CD drive

    I have tried what you suggested, including changing the cable, but I am still getting the message. My motherboard is an Asus A7NX8-E Deluxe. On the control panel, Device Manager, under IDE/ATA/ATAPI controllers, I see NVIDIA nForce2 ATA Controller. On the secondary channel tab see attached
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    Is not accessible error on DVD/CD drive

    Each time I enter a blank CD into my drive I get the following message E:\is not accessible Incorrect function. I am running XP Professional V 5.1 Can anyone help please?
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    Checksum error

    The mother board is brand new. Surely the battery must be ok?
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    Checksum error

    I have my pc running through a surge protector that has 4 outlet power points. 3 of these power points are used by my pc. The 4th I use to run a second telephone from. This arrangement means that when I shutdown my pc, I have to physically switch the 3 'pc related' switches off, leaving my...
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    Info on Compaq Graphic card 223337-001

    Many thanks. I thought it seemed a bit old ROFLMAO
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    Info on Compaq Graphic card 223337-001

    I have acquired the above card but can find no information about it apart from it being a "Hewlett Packard HP/COMPAQ - 223337-001 Graphic Card". Does anyone know where I can find a more detailed spec for this card please?
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    Asus Radeon A9600XT/TD

    Many Many thanks Sazar
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    Asus Radeon A9600XT/TD

    The motherboard documentation states that "3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard". What 'issues' are you referring to?
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    Asus Radeon A9600XT/TD

    Could anyone tell me whether this card runs at 1.5V.have an Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe motherboard that states that only AGP cards on 1.5V will fit the board.
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