So I'm planning on filling out an AM3 socket barebones rig, but i have a few concerns that some might be able to help me with as it relates to fresh installing Windows 7 on the fresh harddrive.
Ill first give you a rundown.
I'm starting with ECSGF800A MOBO. The thing to consider here is that it has one IDE connector to spare and assorted SATA2 connectors.
I am picking up the barebones kit with the necessary DDR2 modules and AMD Phenom II X4 965 as well as a fresh blank 500GB Sata2 HD.
So far so good.
The part where things becomes problematic, is where i am using a scrap IDE DVD as my optical drive as opposed to a SATA device.
Here is where my concerns arise..
1) Can i install Windows 7 through this IDE DVD Reader I'm just throwing in the rig without issues? VS Installing it from a typical SATA Optical.
2) Will i get a "no cd/dvd device detected" through trying to install OS via IDE disc drive? I hear this has been something of an issue on SATA/SATA2 dependent MOBOS even if they have the IDE connector and capability.
3) Will i run into any driver issues for this IDE device on this MOBO? I'm hoping it will be as easy as plug-n-play optical and install OS with maybe switching around the boot order a bit, but something tells me it may not be that simple.
While keeping in mind this MOBO comes with 1xIDE Connector and this rig comes with a clean, blank SATA2 HD.
Constructive answers only please! I understand the easiest solution would be to simply buy a SATA optical, but this rig has driven me into the ground financially thus far. If i can skim by with installing the OS with an IDE optical for now, that would be great.
Many Thanks!
Ill first give you a rundown.
I'm starting with ECSGF800A MOBO. The thing to consider here is that it has one IDE connector to spare and assorted SATA2 connectors.
I am picking up the barebones kit with the necessary DDR2 modules and AMD Phenom II X4 965 as well as a fresh blank 500GB Sata2 HD.
So far so good.
The part where things becomes problematic, is where i am using a scrap IDE DVD as my optical drive as opposed to a SATA device.
Here is where my concerns arise..
1) Can i install Windows 7 through this IDE DVD Reader I'm just throwing in the rig without issues? VS Installing it from a typical SATA Optical.
2) Will i get a "no cd/dvd device detected" through trying to install OS via IDE disc drive? I hear this has been something of an issue on SATA/SATA2 dependent MOBOS even if they have the IDE connector and capability.
3) Will i run into any driver issues for this IDE device on this MOBO? I'm hoping it will be as easy as plug-n-play optical and install OS with maybe switching around the boot order a bit, but something tells me it may not be that simple.
While keeping in mind this MOBO comes with 1xIDE Connector and this rig comes with a clean, blank SATA2 HD.
Constructive answers only please! I understand the easiest solution would be to simply buy a SATA optical, but this rig has driven me into the ground financially thus far. If i can skim by with installing the OS with an IDE optical for now, that would be great.
Many Thanks!