Probably there\'s just a problem with that drive. Strange but it seems like the only explanation!

Make sure the jumpers on the Drive is set to select cable or secondry Master and not on the same IDE cable which is on your Hard drive.

This will casue problems if you installed the drive on the wrong IDE cable.  Also make sure in the BIO\'s it starts up reading your floppy and then ROM drive and the hard drive.

Please also try installing this for mounting reason and more

adaptec download click here

If all esle fails then you just may need to flash your Bio\'s and update it.

\'PM\'

Specifications
Write (DVD-RAM)   2x 3x ZCLV
Write (DVD-R)   2x 4x CLV
Write (DVD-RW)   2x CLV
Write (DVD+R)   2.4x 4x CLV 8x ZCLV
Write (DVD+RW)   2.4x 4x CLV
Write (CD-R)   4x 8x CLV 16x 24x ZCLV
Write (CD-RW)   4x 8x 10x CLV 16x ZCLV
Read (DVD-RAM)   Ver 1.0 - 2x, Ver 2.1 - 2x 3x
Read (DVD-RW/-R/+RW)   8x / 8x / 8x
Read (DVD-Video)   8x
Read (DVD-ROM)   12x
Read (CD-RW/-R/ROM)   24x / 32x / 32x
Data transfer rate: - (DVD-RAM)   Ver 1.0 - 2.77Mb/s, Ver 2.1 - 4.155Mb/s
- (DVD-ROM)   16.62Mb/s
- (CD-RW/-R/ROM)   4.8Mb/s
Access time: - (DVD-RAM)   185ms
- (DVD-ROM)   155ms
- (CD-ROM)   135ms
Buffer Memory   2MB with buffer under run proof technology
Disc Loading Method   Motorised tray
Mounting Method   Horizontal and vertical
Interface type   E-IDE / ATAPI
Writing Method   CD-R / RW: Disc at once, session at once, track at once, packet write
 
DVD-R: Disc at once and incremental recording

Supported disc Formats   CD-RW, CD-R, CD-DA, Photo CD, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-Extra, CD-Text, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-ROM

OS-Compatability   Windows XP / 2000 / ME / 98SE
Front Pannel controls   Open / close button, busy LED, emergency eject hole
Dust protection   Full dust seal
Dimensions W x D x H (mm)   146 x 184.6 x 41.3
Weight (kg)   0.9
Software   B\'s Recorder Gold (CD/DVD Recording),
 
B\'s Clip (UDF Packet Writing), neoDVD (Authoring), DVD-RAM driver
Accessories   Blank DVD disc, owner\'s manual, manual for recording software, E-IDE (ATAPI) cable, audio cable, mounting screws
E&OE.   LG\'s Policy is one of continuous improvement and therefore specifications may be amended in the course of manufacture. Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Well if you want my opinion, you got a great burner, a heck alot better then mine.  Sorry I don\'t have any booksites for you.