Problem booting from external DVD writer on Gigabyte DS3

[bogdancoder]

I have a problem booting from a Plextor 740UF external DVD writer. The motherboard I have is Gigabyte DS3, and the BIOS is updated to the latest release (F4). I tried to boot from USB-CDROM with several bootable DVDs and CDs but I only get the message Booting from CD\DVD: and nothing else happens. If I turn off the drive or if I unplug the USB cable, the computer continues to boot into Windows.

Do you have any suggestion for me?

 

[badge]

I have a problem booting from a Plextor 740UF external DVD writer. The motherboard I have is Gigabyte DS3, and the BIOS is updated to the latest release (F4). I tried to boot from USB-CDROM with several bootable DVDs and CDs but I only get the message Booting from CD\DVD: and nothing else happens. If I turn off the drive or if I unplug the USB cable, the computer continues to boot into Windows.

Do you have any suggestion for me?

You would have to go into the BIOS under Boot Priority and see if your external DVD is an option there as a boot device. If so select it as the First Boot device.

 

[bogdancoder]

You would have to go into the BIOS under Boot Priority and see if your external DVD is an option there as a boot device. If so select it as the First Boot device.

Of course I did that. How else could I have seen the boot message? The only options I have in there are USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM and USB-HDD. I also tried selecting explicitly the USB-CDROM on the instant boot menu (press F12 in the initialization stage) – but the result was the same: It kept waiting for something. The cd/dvd did not make any move in the drive. The computer keeps waiting for something until I unplug the drive.

 

[badge]

You would have to go into the BIOS under Boot Priority and see if your external DVD is an option there as a boot device. If so select it as the First Boot device.

Of course I did that. How else could I have seen the boot message? The only options I have in there are USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM and USB-HDD. I also tried selecting explicitly the USB-CDROM on the instant boot menu (press F12 in the initialization stage) – but the result was the same: It kept waiting for something. The cd/dvd did not make any move in the drive. The computer keeps waiting for something until I unplug the drive.

I built an ASUS A8n-SLI Deluxe board a couple of weeks ago. When I loaded up my Windows XP Pro CD the installation files would load up and the computer would say 'computer will reboot in 15 seconds'. After rebooting the system would head for the installation files and then hang and display 'Error loading Operating system'. I searched the net for an answer. There seemed to be mixed reviews on the subject. I happened to have a copy of Windows XP Home edition there. Stuck in the CD and windows loaded right up :roll: . I updated windows and updated everything and used it that night. next morning tore it down and returned the MB. Got the new MB and my Windows XPpro disk loaded right up. So, try a diffferent Windows disk and try a different DVD player. I realize you have tried everything you know and have put too much time into solving the problem already. I would return the MB AND the Plextor DVD player if the system would not load up a windows XP operating system.

 

[bogdancoder]

I have used the dvd writer before on my laptop to boot ad install linux and windows, and it worked flawlessly. My guess is that the Award BIOS on the Gigabyte DS3 is crappy!

On the other hand I still hope that someone had the same problem that I do, and that he/she solved it :? .

 

[badge]

I have used the dvd writer before on my laptop to boot ad install linux and windows, and it worked flawlessly. My guess is that the Award BIOS on the Gigabyte DS3 is crappy!

On the other hand I still hope that someone had the same problem that I do, and that he/she solved it :? .

Yeah, my question was, 'does the DVD player work on another machne?' I would look at the MB as being the culprit, the BIOS like you suggested. If you have never used the RAM before, you might try loading the Windows CD with one stick in number one slot. RAM is often the cause of software loading errors. HTH. GL.

 

[bogdancoder]

I have installed windows ok from another cd-rom drive (internal) and everything woks ok (even the dvd-writer :x ). The problem is with the booting only. It seems that the BIOS fails to ask for data from the USB 2.0 hub (this is what I'm thinking, at least...). I never tried to plug the drive into the ports from the front of the case, because the case I have now does not have them 😳 Could this solve anything?

 

[badge]

I have installed windows ok from another cd-rom drive (internal) and everything woks ok (even the dvd-writer :x ). The problem is with the booting only. It seems that the BIOS fails to ask for data from the USB 2.0 hub (this is what I'm thinking, at least...). I never tried to plug the drive into the ports from the front of the case, because the case I have now does not have them 😳 Could this solve anything?

I see, you can install windows from other DVD ROMs even the RW? You would have to select the RW as the First Boot Device. Yeah, your BIOS is not allowing you to boot to you usb device.

You know, I have never loaded windows rom a USB CD player. I have a USB CD burner, but used it years ago on an old system that didn't have a burner. Don't know about the front usb ports solving the proble. Look for any adjustments for your USB configuration in yur BIOS and make adjustments accordingly.

 

[badge]

440bx...a little help here 😀

 

[badge]

Could this solve anything?

Found this concerning booting from a USB device. May be dated information:

Make sure USB Legacy support is enabled in BIOS.

 

[badge]

I have a problem booting from a Plextor 740UF external DVD writer. The motherboard I have is Gigabyte DS3, and the BIOS is updated to the latest release (F4). I tried to boot from USB-CDROM with several bootable DVDs and CDs but I only get the message Booting from CD\DVD: and nothing else happens. If I turn off the drive or if I unplug the USB cable, the computer continues to boot into Windows.

Do you have any suggestion for me?

I believe I have your answer!

When you build a motherboard and load the USB drivers, the drivers will not be loaded from the MB CD. A message tells you that Windows Update will load the USB drivers when you do the update. You system will not boot from an external CD/DVD until Microsoft updates your operating system.

 

[tool_462]

Yep, badge is right. For example, my USB mouse didn't work until I had installed the USB 2.0 drivers from the disk. Should solve the problem, if you can use an internal drive anyway.

 

[badge]

Yep, badge is right. For example, my USB mouse didn't work until I had installed the USB 2.0 drivers from the disk. Should solve the problem, if you can use an internal drive anyway.

Can you tell computers drive me crazy? Solved the reason your usb mouse didn't work 😀

Nice overclock on the 805 D Smithfield BTW.

 

[bogdancoder]

My problem is that the drive cannot even read the cd or the dvd inside. You see, I cannot see any menu to install drivers if for instance I want to boot the windows cd.

The other thing is that the internal drive that I have is only a cd-rom. I need a dvd rom to boot suse linux or vista

So far I couldn't solve the problem. I have every option with USB (USB Controller, USB COntroller 2.0, USB Legacy device) enabled and still nothing.

On the other hand I did notice something: before the table with the IRQs is displayed it says Detected Storage Device: Plextor 740a 1.02. So it seems that the dvd-riter is indeed detected. Now I only have to make it boot a dvd :x

 

[badge]

]My problem is that the drive cannot even read the cd or the dvd inside. You see, I cannot see any menu to install drivers if for instance I want to boot the windows cd.

You have to have windows installed BEFORE the system can read your CD from a usb device. A usb mouse will not work until you have windows installed, for example.

The other thing is that the internal drive that I have is only a cd-rom. I need a dvd rom to boot suse linux or vista

I DVD ROM is $20 on Newegg 😀 Problem solved.

So far I couldn't solve the problem. I have every option with USB (USB Controller, USB COntroller 2.0, USB Legacy device) enabled and still nothing.

You won't be able to boot from ANY usb device without the proper BOOT files. You Plextor has no BOOT files.

On the other hand I did notice something: before the table with the IRQs is displayed it says Detected Storage Device: Plextor 740a 1.02. So it seems that the dvd-riter is indeed detected. Now I only have to make it boot a dvd :x

Absolutely. The BIOS knows that Plextor is there. It just doesn't have any drivers installed to run it. Not until you load windows will your system have USB DRIVERS.

 

[bogdancoder]

You have to have windows installed BEFORE the system can read your CD from an usb device. A usb mouse will not work until you have windows installed, for example.

Then how do you explain that I booted successfully from several linux dvds on my laptop? The only difference that I can find is the BIOS. Furthermore I have a USB keyboard and mouse (wireless) that work just fine even before widows is loaded.

 

[badge]

Then how do you explain that I booted successfully from several linux dvds on my laptop?

You booted successfully because windows was installed before you booted to Linux dvd.

The only difference that I can find is the BIOS. Furthermore I have a USB keyboard and mouse (wireless) that work just fine even before widows is loaded.

Before windows is installed you olny use the up/down/left/right keys on the keyboard within the BIOS. No mouse, just designated keys and I'm not sure a usb keyboard would afford that.

Your Plextor CD usb drive does not have BOOTABLE program to allow a usb device to be a BOOTABLE device. The drivers for your MB's USB interface are on the windows CD and the Windows updates.

 

[badge]

The only difference that I can find is the BIOS. Furthermore I have a USB keyboard and mouse (wireless) that work just fine even before widows is loaded.

Try this. Put your MB driver CD in another computer and try and open it. If you can go to DRIVERS. The USB drivers for your MB are on the MB CD. You will be instructed to get a USB driver from Microsoft.

 

[Batspoon]

Before windows is installed you olny use the up/down/left/right keys on the keyboard within the BIOS.

I'm sure bogdancoder already knows that...

and I'm not sure a usb keyboard would afford that.

Then you don't know much about current motherboards. Of course you can use a USB keyboard in the bios (as bogdancoder already said), just like you can use a USB Flash drive, External HDD or ODD both by USB to boot from a livecd/dvd or install an operating system to the hdd, in most motherboards. In fact you named the USB Legacy support in one of your posts, now you know what it does (not related to the USB keyboard/mouse support).
No pun intended badge. 😛


bogdancoder, it really seems to me that you are experiencing inmature/buggy BIOS issues or a defective motherboard. I would check at gigabyte site for a bios update, if any then update and see if that helps and of course if it doesn't solve the issue... RMA.

EDIT: Reading better your post (bogdancoder) I noticed you already flashed the latest bios release, so If not a compatibility issue... you're dealing with a defective product.

 

[badge]

Before windows is installed you olny use the up/down/left/right keys on the keyboard within the BIOS.

Batspoon wrote:

I'm sure bogdancoder already knows that...

Yet he used the mouse in his BIOS, he said he did, check?


and I'm not sure a usb keyboard would afford that.


Batspoon wrote:

Then you don't know much about current motherboards. Of course you can use a USB keyboard in the bios (as bogdancoder already said),

HUH? WTF are you talking about. I've never used a mouse in BIOS. He can use designated keys in BIOS.

Batspoon wrote

just like you can use a USB Flash drive,

Huh? With a BOOTABLE program on a USB flash drive you can boot to that drive without windows being installed. Your flash drive knowledge is lacking. Put you flash drive in you usb and try and boot to it?


Batspoon wrote:

External HDD or ODD (both by USB) to boot from a livecd/dvd or install an operating system to the hdd, in most motherboards.

He hasn't booted from his efing external hard drive because his usb drivers are not installed. You say his MB is ef'ed? He said He can load windows with the internal CD.

No pun intended badge. 😛

I don't think so.

bogdancoder, it really seems to me that you are experiencing inmature/buggy BIOS issues or a defective motherboard. I would check at gigabyte site for a bios update, if any then update and see if that helps and of course if it doesn't solve the issue... RMA.

imature BIOS? LIke He hasn't been to a Gigabyte site? He's been trying to boot from that Plextor all day. A BIOS update to be sure his USB is updated? The drivers for his USB are on his MB CD

EDIT: Reading better your post I noticed you already flashed the latest bios release, so If not a compatibility issue... you're dealing with a defective product.

Reading better?

 

[Batspoon]

:lol:

I wasn't attempting to start a debate about some known FACTS.

It's obvious that you don't know what you're talking about and neither do want to learn.

 

[badge]

:lol:

I wasn't attempting to start a debate about some known FACTS.

It's obvious that you don't know what you're talking about and you don't want to learn.

So, tell me...He loads windows with his internal CD. The MB works fine. Even the External CD works perfect. Nothing wrong with his BIOS either?

To tell you the truth an internal DVD ROM cost $20 bucks. I'm sure if he can afford an external DVD ROM He can afford $20. I have an external CD burner. To be honest, I have never tried to load windows on a new MB from that drive. You say I can? Have you loaded windows with an external DVD ROM? I would really like to know.

As far as your comment about me not being willing to learn, That's BS. Please give your explaniation as to why He can't load windows from his Plextor CD. The MB is bad? The bios is premature? HUH?

I was just trying to help the guy out. If you say windows will load from his external CD, please tell him how to acompolish that.

 

[badge]

Do you have any suggestion for me?

Try a different usb cable.

 

[bogdancoder]

Try this. Put your MB driver CD in another computer and try and open it. If you can go to DRIVERS. The USB drivers for your MB are on the MB CD. You will be instructed to get a USB driver from Microsoft.

I am sorry but I have to say it: badge, you didn’t understand my problem. I don't have any problem with the USB controller in windows, and all the drivers on the motherboard cd are for windows. You see, there is no concept of driver outside the boundaries of a kernel, and the thing is I am even trying to load a kernel! This kernel can be windows or linux or minix or whatever.

I think that indeed this is a BIOS problem and I will try to contact people from Gigabyte to get some support. In any case, if any of you have found a solution in the mean time, it will be greatly appreciated!

 

[badge]

I am sorry but I have to say it: badge, you didn’t understand my problem

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You don't understand your problem.

I don't have any problem with the USB controller in windows, and all the drivers on the motherboard cd are for windows.

So where are you going with this?

You see, there is no concept of driver outside the boundaries of a kernel, and the thing is I am even trying to load a kernel!

I see you have been doing some reading. Exactly what, I'm not sure.

This kernel can be windows or linux or minix or whatever.

That explains where the kernel can be. At least we found it.

I think that indeed this is a BIOS problem and I will try to contact people from Gigabyte to get some support.

Be sure and mention you have no idea why your external dvd rom works perfect when windows is installed.

In any case, if any of you have found a solution in the mean time, it will be greatly appreciated!

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