Well it looks like attempting to 'region free' the drive has screwed up the firmware. I don't see any value in backing up messed up firmware. You should use the Liteon provided Windows flash program to reprogram the firmware. I've used it many times without problems, just close all your applications befor doing it. There's really little risk of messing up the drive any more than is currently is. If necessary, you can always replace this DVD-ROM drive for about $30 at current prices.
--- In [email protected], "Hani Zureikat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > HI Thomas > > I was wrong the DVD Drive can read CDs but not DVDs and as I said it > Says " pls insert media ." when trying any DVD ( region 1,2,3 all) > (CDs do work in my dvd drive with PIO or DMA (BIOS and win set)) > (DVD not working in any mode) > I formatted my computer and still same problem !! > > I am afraid the Flashing the drive could really kill it , they are > recommending LTN flash 4 liteon (under Win) but it doesn't backup > flashware > And recommend MTK flash (dos) but may be incompatible with Liteon . But > am leaving this as a last resort > > I also mentioned that I reset the BIOS by removing the battery but some > ppl told me to remove battery and ram then run the computer then turn it > off and put them back, could be better , but I don't think that DVD > REGION + CSS FREE did that much , But am not sure !! > > > Thanks > > -----Original Message----- > From: N. Thomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Re: DVD & DMA & PIO > > > > The newer Lite-on drives can be flaky. Try cleaning it. > Try the drive alone in Master mode. > Does this region free program modify the firmware? This may have > messed something up with the drive's controller. Try reflashing the > lastest version of the firmware from http://www.liteon-it.com.tw > > > > <http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/l?M=298184.6191685.7192823.3001176/D=group > s/S=:HM/A=2593423/rand=373670664> > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
