Optiarc DVD RW 7203A not working

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Again I have to turn to the experts.

My Optiarc DVD RW AD 7203A ATA is not working. Now I am not sure if it was or was not working after I installed Win 7 64 bit RC as I did not check it.

The DVD RW does not appear in "Devices and Printers" but does say that is working properly in "Device Manager."

It does not play a DVD, or recognize anything. I received error code [FONT=&quot]0xC0AA020F ([/FONT] [FONT=&quot]The media's speed is incompatible with the device[/FONT][FONT=&quot]) when attempting to create a systems image. It will not format a Disk - Disk I used was Verbatim CD-R 700MB [/FONT][FONT=&quot](It was working properly in Vista 32)[/FONT]
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I saw several entries about the Optiarc not reading/ working but I have a different model version and therefore I am not sure how to proceed.

Looked at the Optiarc website but did not see a driver update for my model.

Question - What steps do I take to resolve this problem? And as always thanks for your suggestions and help.
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Again I have to turn to the experts.

My Optiarc DVD RW AD 7203A ATA is not working. Now I am not sure if it was or was not working after I installed Win 7 64 bit RC as I did not check it.

The DVD RW does not appear in "Devices and Printers" but does say that is working properly in "Device Manager."

It does not play a DVD, or recognize anything. I received error code [FONT=&quot]0xC0AA020F ([/FONT] [FONT=&quot]The media's speed is incompatible with the device[/FONT][FONT=&quot]) when attempting to create a systems image. It will not format a Disk - Disk I used was Verbatim CD-R 700MB [/FONT][FONT=&quot](It was working properly in Vista 32)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]
I saw several entries about the Optiarc not reading/ working but I have a different model version and therefore I am not sure how to proceed.

Looked at the Optiarc website but did not see a driver update for my model.

Question - What steps do I take to resolve this problem? And as always thanks for your suggestions and help.
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AD-7203A | Sony Optiarc
Firmware^^^
 

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Thank you for the link - however I have reservations...
The site says that I may damage the drive if it is an OEM which it is -

Sony Optiarc Europe GmbH is not liable for any damages caused by incorrect installation of firmware updates on its devices.

Also note that our firmware updates are not compatible with those provided by OEM vendors (Sony Optiarc drives pre-installed by the PC manufacturers e.g. HP, Dell, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Apple etc.). You may damage your drive if you flash it with incompatible firmware.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista 32 to Win 7 64AMD Phenom 8400 3 Core5.87ATI Radeon HD 3200
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway GM5688E
OS
Vista 32 to Win 7 64
CPU
AMD Phenom 8400 3 Core
Memory
5.87
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3200
Monitor(s) Displays
FHD 24 HD LCD
Hard Drives
WD 3200AAJS and WD1001FALS
Other Info
ViXS Pure TV U 48B8

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Ultimate 64bitAMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'...G Skill RipJaw 1333MHz 4GBATI raideon 4250 HD/XFX ATI Radeon 1GB HD4650
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Blue Shards 1.0
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'd to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M
Memory
G Skill RipJaw 1333MHz 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI raideon 4250 HD/XFX ATI Radeon 1GB HD4650
Sound Card
Realteck HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x 22" Widescreen HD Monitors
Hard Drives
500GB Sata 7500RPM
80GB IDE
PSU
850W OCUK Modular
Case
Antec Dark Fleet DF-30
Cooling
Titan Fenrir Pro (CPU)
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Internet Speed
24Meg
Other Info
Getting soon-
2TB 7200RPM HDD
+8GB RAM
30GB SSD
HD6950/70

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista 32 to Win 7 64AMD Phenom 8400 3 Core5.87ATI Radeon HD 3200
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway GM5688E
OS
Vista 32 to Win 7 64
CPU
AMD Phenom 8400 3 Core
Memory
5.87
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3200
Monitor(s) Displays
FHD 24 HD LCD
Hard Drives
WD 3200AAJS and WD1001FALS
Other Info
ViXS Pure TV U 48B8
Guess I am not sure what OEM is then .. I purchased the following GM5688E in US and upgraded it to W 7

Gateway Support - Specifications

Many thanks.
Where did you find the info in the first post from,device manager?
Maybe the place you bought it from changed it before selling it.
If it is indeed the dvd player from your first post id try those drivers.

To be safe contact the person who sold it to you and ask if them what dvd drive is installed and they should point you to the drivers.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64bitAMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'...G Skill RipJaw 1333MHz 4GBATI raideon 4250 HD/XFX ATI Radeon 1GB HD4650
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Blue Shards 1.0
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II 555 Black Edition Quad Core OC'd to 4.0GHz
Motherboard
ASUS M4A88T-M
Memory
G Skill RipJaw 1333MHz 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI raideon 4250 HD/XFX ATI Radeon 1GB HD4650
Sound Card
Realteck HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x 22" Widescreen HD Monitors
Hard Drives
500GB Sata 7500RPM
80GB IDE
PSU
850W OCUK Modular
Case
Antec Dark Fleet DF-30
Cooling
Titan Fenrir Pro (CPU)
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless
Internet Speed
24Meg
Other Info
Getting soon-
2TB 7200RPM HDD
+8GB RAM
30GB SSD
HD6950/70
Good Idea...
Device Manager says it is Optiarc DVD RW AD 7203A. The second link is from the Gateway site after I entered the model number.

Again thanks
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista 32 to Win 7 64AMD Phenom 8400 3 Core5.87ATI Radeon HD 3200
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Gateway GM5688E
OS
Vista 32 to Win 7 64
CPU
AMD Phenom 8400 3 Core
Memory
5.87
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 3200
Monitor(s) Displays
FHD 24 HD LCD
Hard Drives
WD 3200AAJS and WD1001FALS
Other Info
ViXS Pure TV U 48B8
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