No device for reading or writing data.

TrilogyXO
Member

154

05-14-2016, 05:27 PM

Hey there! Yeah, you can definitely use your old optical drive with the MOBO. Since you already have Windows 10 installed on a CD and the software ready, it should work fine. Just connect the drive to the MOBO and place it nearby while you install your components. Once everything is set up, you can remove it later if needed. No worries about being a beginner—just follow the steps! 😊

TrilogyXO

05-14-2016, 05:27 PM #1

jlien11
Senior Member

253

05-15-2016, 04:31 AM

Yes, you're all set. I do the same.

jlien11

05-15-2016, 04:31 AM #2

Yes, you're all set. I do the same.

_Donut_Cat_
Junior Member

05-15-2016, 09:24 AM

It uses a USB-C connector.

_Donut_Cat_

05-15-2016, 09:24 AM #3

It uses a USB-C connector.

daviesoj
Member

05-21-2016, 07:20 AM

It seems to be just a standard SATA connection. Thanks a lot! A bit silly though.

daviesoj

05-21-2016, 07:20 AM #4

It seems to be just a standard SATA connection. Thanks a lot! A bit silly though.

wangan
Junior Member

06-03-2016, 10:28 AM

You're welcome, that's definitely possible. Since my PC and laptop lack a traditional optical drive, I recommend purchasing a USB 3.0 external DVD drive. I personally use it to burn copied movies for sharing with friends.

wangan

06-03-2016, 10:28 AM #5

KingJaydxn
Member

240

06-05-2016, 07:03 PM

You can simply transfer the ISO to a USB drive and install it, then use the product key from the CD.

KingJaydxn

06-05-2016, 07:03 PM #6

You can simply transfer the ISO to a USB drive and install it, then use the product key from the CD.

Lauren1456
Junior Member

06-05-2016, 09:44 PM

Great suggestion!

Lauren1456

06-05-2016, 09:44 PM #7

Great suggestion!