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how can you find out what dvd rom you have

  • 15-01-2006 8:45pm
    #1
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭


    how can you find out what dvd rom you have with out opening your computer?

    i got cpu-z but it doesn't show up in that.

    also when i boot up the pc the dvd rom drive doesnt show up, and i cant open it , the light on the front of the drive is flash . but nothing else.


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  • #2
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Is there anything listed in the BIOS?
    Is it listed in Device Manager (Perhaps enable the option to Show Hidden Devices)?
    Try Belarc Advisor?


  • #3
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    It'll only show there correctly if the correct drivers are installed, otherwise its listed as a generic device. Since the question was mirrored in this thread, they may not be.
    when i boot up the pc the dvd rom drive doesnt show up, and i cant open it , the light on the front of the drive is flash
    Does the device show up in the BIOS? It could be that the jumper oin the back is incorrectly set.


  • #4
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Just noticed that thread... :rolleyes:

    What make/model is the machine?


  • #5
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭NeVeR


    No it doesnt show in the bios or in the device manager,

    but it's very wierd, It is the computer that i just installed a new hard drive,

    but it worked and worked up until a few minutes ago. so i dont know why, thats why i wanted to find out it the drivers are installed but i dont know how to check.

    but the flashing on the drive tells me there is power going to it.


    any ideas?

    it's a dell 4100 i think.
    dont know the drive make and model .,


  • #6
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    Did you set the hard drive on the same ribbon as the DVD?


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  • #7
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭NeVeR


    i opened it up again and unplug the leads and then plugged them back in again and it worked so far,

    thanks guys,


  • #8
    skantflock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭skantflock


    if its a dell you can go to there website and type in your dell service tag, its a sticker on the side of ur pc or maybe the back, if you type it in you can access your systems full spec and download drivers and updates for everything that is in your pc, pretty handy if you ask me

    http://support.euro.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=ie&cs=iedhs1&l=en&s=dhs

    you can enter your personal service tag or if you cant find it just pick your model number from the menu


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