What pc specs do you need?

[dan288]

hey guys, just wondering what type of pc specs you need to flash your dvd drive? i read about intel chipsets etc..??? Also can you use these connectivity kits on any pc?

thanks, dan

[BFG]

all the answers you need are here, you just have to read - try a search. You need SATA for starters...

post up your msinfo32 details.

start > run > msinfo32 > components > storage > IDE

[dan288]

yes i did search, i know how to use the forums mate.

If anyone has min specs req can you post in here please. thanks

[Booyakasha]

yes i did search, i know how to use the forums mate.

If anyone has min specs req can you post in here please. thanks

Bfg was right in his answer to you and had you posted the info
he requested he could of gave you a simple answer.

The requirements are that you need a suitable sata chipset
details below.

PCI SATA:
VIA VT 8237 WORKS
VIA VT 6421L WORKS (with edited mtkflash)
Nforce 410 chipset (mcp51) WORKS (with edited mtkflash)
Sil3112 Chipset Does not work
Sil3114 Does not work
Sil3512 (CompUsa) Does not work
Maxtor SATA card w Promise chipset (free with hard drives) Does not work

ONBOARD SATA:

MSI k7n2 delta (Promise SATA) - Does not work
ASUS with sil3114 Controller (ICH6) - Compatible for some?
VIA Chipset - Compatible
Intel Chipset (ICH5 / ICH6) Compatible
ASUS p5ad2 premium (with ich6) - Compatible
Intel Chipset ICH7) - Compatible with hex-edited mtkflash?
Promise Sata controller on the ASUS P4C800E-Deluxe - Compatible, not HDD
NF4SAT1 nForce 4 SATA Controller - Compatible with proper Mtkflash
Abit NF7-S2GNnforce2 SATA (mapped as IDE ports 3+4) - Compatible

Floppy drive is also required.

[{{909}}]

Floppy drive is also required.

or preferably a USB memory stick, presuming your mb can boot from it.

[BM]

or preferably a USB memory stick, presuming your mb can boot from it.

Depends what drive he has. I didnt need a floppy or usb stick.

[jojomuniandy]

Si3114 *does* work (A7N8X) on the hitachi.

[barneysbmw]

i had to hex edit my mtkflash to work with my abit board i can send it to u if u want to try it