Posted by Gene E. Bloch on 06/02/06 23:35

Subba Rao <castellan2004-gen@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com> wrote in
news:62Vfg.52351$9c6.44917@dukeread11:

> I purchased a Pioneer DVD burner for my PC. This burner has multi
> disk burning capabilities. Added to that it is an OEM which made
> it very inexpensive. I bought the burner (which is also plug and
> play) and installed it in my computer. The CD burning software
> does not recognize this as a CD burner. The PC hardware
> diagnostic tools also do not see this as a CD/DVD burning device.
>
> I called Pioneer for tech support help and he briefly said it is
> something to do with my software or BIOS and got of the phone
> quickly(very reluctant to help).
>
> http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/product/detail/0,,2076_
175730
> 91_302357565,00.html
>
> http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/article/0,,2076_4249_
30712656
> 6,00.html
>
> Please let me know if anyone knows how to get this device working.
> I am using Windows2000 Professional with SP4 (with all the latest
> patches) and Award BIOS version 6.00PG.
>
> I am trying to make this DVD burner work only to save money, over
> buying retail or more expensive DVD-burners.
>
> Thank you in advance for any help.
>
> Subba Rao
> castellan2004-gen@SPAMBUSTER.yahoo.com

Can you read CDs on the burner? DVDs?

Is your burner properly jumpered (i.e., as master, slave or cable
select?

G.

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