IDE/floppy problems with new build

[Varmint]

Ok, I installed a new P45-UD3R over a 939 board without doing a fresh install - big mistake.

I got it so everything is working - I can surf etc - but I have DVD drive problems:

1. If I autoplay a disc, it takes a long time, like 3 minutes, but eventually shows the disc menu. I can then install something, say Crysis - but try to run it and the spinning drive mouse symbol sits there forever - I can continue browsing existing windows, but can't do anything else, til I do a hard reboot.

2. I can't seem to reinstall windows cause (a) the board won't read any floppy drives, and (b) if I run XP CD, it BSOD while loading drivers, saying:

pci.sys - Address F748E0BF base at etc

Symptom seems familiar, anyone know what it means? I removed all the old AMD drivers, removed the IDE drivers and reinstalled them etc.

Edit: Found out the pci.sys error is a compatibility problem with new chipset and XP SP1. DVD problem was solved by attaching the drive externally through USB. I'll just get an SATA drive.

 

[jb_hafo]

slight chance you need to reseat the floppy cable. One here slips out maybe
once a year.

 

[Woofer00]

maybe jafo meant the SATA/IDE cable? You might've broken the header or crimped the cable somewhere. I usually swap out any connected cables when I change any component on my computers, just in case. Cables are pretty cheap.

Also, you might want to try memtesting your RAM. I have a friend who had similar stability and reinstall issues who linked the problems back to ram that was damaged during an upgrade.

 

[Varmint]

hey guys - sorry I haven't updated it. I connected the DVD drive to my USB hard drive enclosure, and then it works fine, so maybe it's the IDE controller.

The floppy I think might be bad discs, not sure, I gave up on the floppy, once the DVD drive started working.

I did try two different IDE cables and floppy cables, I just gave up and ordered an SATA DVD drive for $25 - easier than swapping out the motherboard.