[SOLVED] CD drive works, new DVD drive not.

[alparras]

hi guys!

 

i have an AMD notebook, with VIA chipset, only IDE ports.

HD and CD writer works right, but when i upgrade my CD writer to a DVD writer, Leopard not detect the new unit.

 

ATA ports are listed in System profiler, but not DVD drive.

systemprofiler.tiff

 

DVD drive works on Linux and Windows.

 

DVD drive is a Optiarc AD-7590A and manufacturer web page says is compatible with mac os, because is a ATAPI unit.

 

Sorry for any mistake, i'm dont speak english.

 

SOLVED

 

finally, i find a solution for my drive.

 

i got the IDE Changing Tool from optiarc website, and:

 

change IDE mode, from Normal to Reverse.

Reboot and set Drive as Secondary Master on BIOS.

 

Boot into OS X and voila!, drive is recognized!!

 

systemprofiler_ok.tiff