Even today, when you install XP SP2 which is the latest Windows you find there is no SATA support. Install from a SATA CD/DVD drive sounds like far too much trouble. I bet only gurus will get this to work.
Go with PATA for now if you want this to work.
Bob
Hey everbody!
i have a question, i just finish building a new pc with a ASUS A8N32-SLI DELUXE MOTHERBOARD and i wanted to know if anyone out here can tell me what DVD BURNER SATA is compatibale with this motherboard. for the fact i just purchase the PLEXTOR 716SA/SW SATA and it wasn't compatible all now i have to return it. so this why i need ur help i do not want to make a mistake like that again. so im looking for a good dvd internal burner something that is going to last me for awhile, price range no more than $200.00. can anyone here help me.
thank you

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