Windows XP install problem

[rmn]

Hi people,

I wiped my stable as you can get it win98SE and installed XP PRO.
There was a hangup in the install and I think that was where the
system was confused. Multiple installs later (fresh not upgrades) the
system still comes up without my HP burner or Creative DVD-ROM.
Devices show secondary IDE bus support but nothing on it is working.
The system also takes a long time to boot(5 minutes). It's on an ASUS
motherboard with a 1G TBird. Somehow I think it's not getting the
correct cdrom drivers or some VIA chipset component is missing.
I came here first for some guidance after experimenting with multiple
installs and component software. It all should be rather simple for it
to see a cdrom but nogo. Any help will be appreciated.
Cheers,
Joe

 

[Iron Woode]

Make sure udma is turned on in both the bios and xp.

windows update has a burner update.

The burner must work or you cound not have installed xp.

My burner was not recognised at first. Your burning software may need a patch or a complete upgrade.

I would double check all connectors too. Maybe a re-install is needed?

I had a similar problem with win98se once.

Is the board XP ready? Bios update might be needed.