No Commmon CD-ROM drive was detected

[Karl Larsen]

Robert Warmack wrote:
> I'm a first-time Linux user, switching from Windows.  I decided that I
> wanted to try the Kubuntu version - I build a new computer, all of the parts
> are functioning and recognized by the BIOS.  However, upon booting the
> computer from the Installation Disc which I burned  I receive the "No common
> CD-ROM drive was detected" error.  I have done some searching and found that
> I am not alone in this problem.  Unfortunately, I was unable to find a
> resolution for my predicament. (I have no floppy drive.)
>
> http://ubuntuforums.org/archive/index.php/t-4447.html seems to be an entire
> thread concerning this problem, but it seems to peter out without giving a
> definitive answer.
>
> - I have tried re burning the CD.
> - I was unable to try installing in "expert mode" because I could not find
> an adequate description of how to do so. (I'm brand new!)
> - I have verified that my md5sum matches.
> - My original SATA Mode was set to "Enhanced", so I tried it in "Compatible"
> mode.
>
> Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!  Also, if this is something which I
> cannot fix - does anyone have any suggestions as to another good Linux
> distribution for a newbie who wants to get some experience with the OS?
> Thanks a bunch for you time and help!
>
>                        Robert
>
>   
    Please tell us more about your new home made computer. Do you have 
windows running well on it?

    What is the make and model of your CD device? Is it a DVD player as 
well? It is a read-write type I assume. From your BIOS tell us where the 
CD device is connected. If it shares a IDE cable which other device is 
on the IDE port with the CD device? Or, is the CD device a SATA type?

Karl
 

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