Vista - ATA Channel 1

I dont want to have to reinstal but, my DVD drive disappeared from the device list. I was presented with a message

I followed the instructions as seen......


I have system restore but that failed....... Im not sure what an ATA Channel 1 is. But I have a feeling its deep inside a cabinet file from the vista instalation disc. Im unable to access my DVD drive.
Any Ideas?

Hey MeSSi,

ATA Channel 1 is your Motherboard link to your dvd device, Whats the exact model number and brand of your Motheboard?

dmex

Its an ECS KN1 SLI Extreme

MeSSi,


Check this site for the latest BIOS for your computer, The latest BIOS for KN1 SLI(PCB:1.x) might resolve the problem.

Version V1.1D
Release Date 2006/07/18
Update Description -Fixed Use USB storage large files size copying to HDD or USB HDD failed issue
-Patch "SATA Raid mode" hang on "detecting array" issue
-Support FX-60 VID for 1.35v CPU
-Support AMD FX-60 Dual Core processors
-Support ADA3200DKACG, ADA3500DKACG, ADA3700DKACG, ADA4000DKACG CPU
-Support New Dual-Core 3800+ CPU
-Fixed CMOS check sum error twice when CMOS clear
-Patch USB KB Lost Function Under APM Mode
-Dual-Core CPU support
-Support AMD version E6 CPU

Thanks
dmex

Also download your motherboard drivers and reinstall. This will hopefully solve your problems.

Download Link here...ECS Web Site

Hi

As usual, the very first step in troubleshooting a fix for this type of issue is to Uninstall and then reinstall the device. The ATA channel is actually controlled by the Southbridge chipset so if you have the disk that came with your MoBo, it's probably on there and you can try to reinstall it from that by inserting the disk when you get that second window again after rebooting.

If that doesn't do it, in Device Mgr and the properties of the ATA device, click "Uninstall" on the Drivers tab. Reboot and allow Windows to redetect and install the device if it can.

BIOS Flashes can be a tense time even for advanced users as ANY slight hiccup can make your computer an expensive paperweight. BOIS updates are ONLY recommended to resolve a problem that the BIOS update was written to resolve, or to add support for a new feature you need, other than that if it ain't broke...don't Flash it! Even the MoBo makers will tell you not to Flash unless they specifically tell you to in a support ticket, as many times with new BIOS updates some current features "can be" compromised in favor of a fix for something else and only They know which ones need flashing.
I would consider a BIOS flash to fix this as a Last Resort type of thing, and before doing it I would contact your MoBo support to see if they think it's going to fix or hurt you. I know many people flash their BIOS with every new update that comes out, and many times have no problems but all it takes is one failure.