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Resolved Windows xp wont start after new dvd-rw and firewire controler

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by sitkom, 2010/08/11.

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    sitkom

    sitkom Inactive Thread Starter

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    I tryed all reset bios reinstal windows (sp3),nothin i always get stuck on windows welcome logo.When i force shut down my pc and next time run it in safe mode i can see firewire controler (in device menager,workin properly) and my new dvd too (he read discs wich i put in him).But windows dont work with them in normal mode.
     
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    Hi sitkom, Welcome to Windowsbbs. When you started in Safe Mode, did you try starting with last known configuration?
    What happens if you disconnect your DVD and take out the Firewire Card? I'm assuming you have a Firewire card installed or is it built in M/B? Neil.
     
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    sitkom

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    In safe mode i hawe 2 options: first is safe mode ,2-nd to go back with system restore ( i tryed and it wont work too ).When i plug out my new dvd & fw controler windows start normaly. I will tell more when i choose safe mode it list in black screen many lines wich all at end hawe word " drivers "and something...
     
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    sitkom

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    Done as asked but i didnt put in there my new hardware wich cause my pc not to work...:(
     
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    You need to establish if it is the DVD drive or the firewire card which is causing the problem .....

    Remove the firewire card and connect the new DVD drive - does Windows boot normally?

    Disconnect the DVD drive and insert the firewire card - does Windows boot normally.

    Were any drivers supplied with the firewire card?
    That is correct - after the driver list has completed Windows should boot into Safe Mode. This may take a little time.
     
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    sitkom

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    Actualy both causing the problem i tryed to put just dvd ,and it wont work.Then just firewire card it wont work either.It wont work with both devices too.I hawe disc with firewire card but i didnt tryed to instal anything from him cuz i cant make my system to work with firewire card.Btw could it be causing prob old mb drivers and if so where i can dl new ones?
     
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    When you reinstalled Windows did you make a clean install with format or a repair install? If it was a clean install with format you must load the chipset and other drivers.

    Asus have a number of M2N boards - you need to know which one .....

    http://uk.asus.com/Search.aspx?SearchKey=m2n

    There is a download link alongside each motherboard listed.

    It may be helpful if you post the Make & Model no, of the DVD drive and if it is EIDE or SATA.

    I find it difficult to understand why a DVD drive connected correctly would cause the problem you have.

    Do you have the opportunity to check out the DVD drive on another computer?

    I would forget about the Firewire card for the moment and concentrate on solving the problem with the DVD drive.
     
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    sitkom

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    After instaling newest chipset drivers problem solved.,Both dvd and firewire controler workin properly now.
     
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    That's great news :) Whenever you make a clean install you must load the chipset drivers, etc for the motherboard - just a reminder for future reference!

    Unless the revised BIOS has new features that you require I would not update.

    Please mark this thread as 'Resolved', see .....
     
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