The Compaq Presario SWV254 Desktop PC uses IDE technology, not SATA.
In the specifications for the above Desktop PC, it states ATAPI is used for the interface technology, and connector, for the optical drive/s.
[IDE is also referred to as PATA. Parallel ATA
SATA is Serial ATA.
The PATA designation was implemented, so that computer users could easily distinct between IDE, and SATA technology]
1) The IDE interface cable, (Flat ribbon cable), has a connector on each end with 40 socket holes.
(39 are actually used. Most of the time, one socket hole is blocked off. (Pin 32)
2) The SATA interface cable has 7 contact pins. Also referred to as a Data cable.
3) The IDE devices, (Harddrive and optical drive), use a 4-pin Molex connector for the power cable.
4) The SATA devices use a 15-pin connector on the end of the power cable.
More info on SATA,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SATA
The Samsung SH223C optical drive is a SATA device.
You cannot just plug it in.
IF, you have an open, (Available), PCI slot on the motherboard, you can use a SATA adapter card.
The SATA adapter card plugs into the PCI slot, and has the necessary connections on the card, for a SATA interface cable.
(NOTE*
Just for the SATA interface cable. Does not have a connection for the SATA power cable, you need.
You have to buy a 4-pin Molex to SATA power cable adapter, and connect it to an available 4-pin Molex power cable, on your power supply.
You will also need a SATA data cable. The interface cable that goes from the SATA adapter card, to the SATA optical drive you're trying to install)
This is an example of a SATA adapter card. It is not an advertisement for said website, nor manufacturer,
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1281807&CatId=1455
Testimonial: "great info!!! "
I came back to add additional information. If you are not familiar with the two technologies I referred to above, (IDE and SATA), what I have stated may sound like a foreign language.
Essentially you need a SATA adapter card. You also need an adapter for one of your power cables on your power supply. Plus you need a SATA data cable.
There is one more pertinent thing. If this Compaq Presario you have has Windows 98 on it, this is not going to work. No SATA drivers.
You need to have Windows XP at least.
Again not advertising, but I need a way to show you the 4-pin Molex to SATA power adapter cable.
Therefore I am going to give you a link to an example,
http://www.directron.com/idesatapower.ht...
You also need a SATA interface cable.
Should you have additional questions, you can post them in a comment. (Top right of page)
One more, (Mr.'Windy' here),
This is the specifications for the Compaq Presario 5WV254 Desktop PC, on HP Support. (HP bought out Compaq),
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/docum...
It is the France version, but the hardware specifications crossover for all models of the Presario 5WV254.
Thank you for the rating, most kind!
Yes, at the risk of incurring your anger, I was going to state it would just be better to install an IDE optical drive. Thought better of it, and didn't post this thought.
Again, not advertising. This is close to an example of a unit I purchased approximately 2-1/2 years ago,
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...
(I rushed into Walmart, and purchased one for around $52 with tax. Computer geek with no patience when I want a computer part! lol!)
I looked up the reviews on the internet after I purchased it. Reviews stated the unit was comparable to unit's that cost 3 to 5 times as much! I believe that now.
It's a unit that wil play, and record both CD's, and DVD's, Will use dual layer disks. Will use any format of CD, or DVD disk out there.
(CD, CD-R-, CD-R+, CD-R/W-, CD-R/W+, DVD, DVD-R-, DVD-R+, you get the picture)
Has Lightscribe Technology. Using an HP disk that is for Lightscribe, you can make your own labels for the CD, or DVD disks. You can also scribe right into the middle of the disk. Burns right into the plastic.
My optical drive came with burner software. Nero 7 at the time.
Had problems with Nero, so I switched to Infra Recorder.
It's free, and downloadable from the internet.
Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Pro Edition, it doesn't matter.
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any chance that CD drives are still made with IDE connectivity vs SATA?
Yes, I am running XP (pro I think) on this unit)
thanks again for your help
it all makes sense now
I just ordered the unit!
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