DVD Burner Installation Problems

[stephennz]

I'm trying to install a samsung sh-w162c dvd writer. My machine refuses to recognize it. ide cable seems fine, setting is slave as according to the instructions. It's getting really frustrating!

 

[DonNagual]

Check if it is being recognized in your bios.

Welcome to techspot by the way!

 

[stephennz]

No its not.
And thanks for the welcome

 

[DonNagual]

Is it getting any power from the PSU? (when you turn your system on, do the lights come on)?

 

[stephennz]

Yep, the door opens too!!
I've tried removing the old cd player, also a samsung, which was set to master, and replacing it with the new one, also set to master. Didn't work either.