Question 1

Will it work with Windows 10??
Duane

Accepted Answer

Yes it will. Most if not all CD/DVD drives are plug-and-play and are not specifically made for certain versions of Windows. They will work in all kinds of PC's, so long as they have the right connections to plug in. This uses a SATA connector, not PATA/IDE. That's really the only thing you have to worry about for compatibility sake.

Question 2

Im building a computer. will this work as my disk drive?

Accepted Answer

This is the dvd drive I used in my computer build. Since dvd drives aren't used much anymore, i opted for this cheap model. All-in-all I am very impressed with it. Well worth the price plus more. I am not exactly sure what you are asking but yes, it will work as a dvd/cd drive in your computer.

Question 3

Good Day,
I need to order a new DVD Burner.
I had a Lite On iHAS424 which is way too much for me.
I have Nero Software.
Will this ASUS DVD Burner work?
Windows 7 operating system
I look forward to your response, Michael Phillips

Accepted Answer

It depends on how old your PC is, not your OS.  This device requires a SATA controller on the motherboard, or on a PCI card, to connect to.  Older computers use an IDE interface for CD/DVD devices.  If your computer was built in the last 5 years then it probably uses SATA.  Check the BIOS on the PC, or the product sheet from the manufacturer for your model, to confirm the interface type.

Question 4

Im new at trying to build a desktop computer, this didn't come with any cables. Should i be worried? how do i hook it up?

Accepted Answer

If you're building a new PC, then your motherboard should come with one or two SATA data cables, one of which you will need to use to connect this drive to the motherboard. If you are adding this to an existing PC, you may need to buy one of these cables separately. In either case, your power supply will have a SATA power cable that you will use to power this drive.

Question 5

Will this drive fit in a 5.25" drive bay?

Accepted Answer

Hi,

The best answer I can give you is that the dimensions for the drive are 1.61" x 5.75" x 6.69" which means it will fit in a 5.25" space. However, it's been so long since I've installed a 5.25" drive that I don't know if the slot I have mine in is considered a 5.25" or a 3.5" slot.

I CAN tell you it installs into a normal drive slot, though. so if that's what you're asking, it should be fine. Sorry I can't be of more help, but I haven't seen someone ask about 5.25" drives in a very long time.

Question 6

What color is the LED on the front panel?

Accepted Answer

Its green and it only comes on when in use

Question 7

What's the difference between the retail package and the bare drive?

Accepted Answer

Well, two years ago when I bought it, the difference was that while both drives burn discs the retail package came with its own software to watch dvd's.   I bought the bare drive and it burns discs fine but I had to use third party software to watch any DVDs.  Check the software specs that's probably where the difference is.

Question 8

Can this burn dual layer dvds? It seems like it would, but I want to be 100% sure!

Accepted Answer

It DOES burn dual layer DVDs at 8x/4x . Glad to help!

Question 9

Can you play disc games and movies with this, or is it only for burning?

Accepted Answer

Here are the details - yes you can play games and movies

ASUS DRW-24B3ST

Writing Speeds
DVD+R9 Dual Layer12x
DVD+R24x
DVD+RW8x
DVD-R9 Dual Layer12x
DVD-R24x
DVD-RW6x
DVD-RAM12x
CD-R48x
CD-RW24x

Reading Speeds
DVD-ROM16x
CD-ROM48x

Supported Disk Types
BD-ROM               Not Supported
BD-R               Not Supported
BD-RE               Not Supported
HD DVD-ROM  Not Supported
HD DVD-R Dual LayerNot Supported
HD DVD-RW Dual LayerNot Supported
HD DVD-R         Not Supported
HD DVD-RW         Not Supported
HD DVD-RAM         Not Supported

DVD-ROMRead
DVD+R9 Dual LayerRead + Write
DVD+RW9 Dual LayerNot Supported
DVD+R                        Read + Write
DVD+RW                Read + Write
DVD-R9 Dual LayerRead + Write
DVD-RW9 Dual LayerNot Supported
DVD-R                Read + Write
DVD-RW                Read + Write
DVD-RAM                Not Supported
CD-ROM                Read
CD-R                Read + Write
CD-RW                Read + Write

Question 10

My Mad Dog DVD/RW burner has crapped out.  Will this retail version plug and play in my tower where the old Mad Dog was located?

Accepted Answer

Check the back connecters  to see if thy match   Power/Single cable
 this asus drive is a sata signel input

Ide Drive  uses 80wire connector Sata is 8 wire connector

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