Unable to install window using external DVD ROM

[Arrow32]

Your dvd drive need 2 usb to power?

ya... Using either one also cannot, need both in USB slots then can power up..

 

[Arrow32]

I seem to remember that the mouse may not be necessary for windows installation. Just the keyboard will do. If you need the mouse, pull out the keyboard and plug in the mouse.

But the thing is, i only got 2 solts and is needed for the DVD ROM, and thus i got no 2.0 slots already...

 

[Arrow32]

can download windows 7 iso, make a thumbdrive bootable and install windows from thumbdrive?

if not..u need drivers to install windows de...

thumbdrive might be the way out... Will try to figure that out.

 

[Arrow32]

Try with either a mouse or KB on one of the USB port.

No extra 2.0 slots available..

 

[Arrow32]

2 ports [USB2.0] for external DVD-ROM?
You means 1port for data signal & another port for the power.
If so, you can try to use a external DC adaptor-to-USB 5v 0.5A type to connect as the another port.



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My ROM dun have DC adaptor... Only 2 USB cables.. Need both to power up

 

[Arrow32]

SOLUTION.

No big issue here, as I'd gone through this scenerio before.
If you only had 2x USB 2.0, just use 1 Keyboard, while the other use it for ext. DVD rom or USB bootable drive.
Reading the windows 7 dvd doesn't requires you to plug in the auxilary power.
Installing steps simply just use TAB to scroll through the options.

Using USB 3.0 will OFTEN gives you that 'cant find the setup file from my DVD' error.

But my DVD ROM need 2 solts to power up... thus i got no USB 2.0 left..

 

[Arrow32]

Permanent solution:

This or this, pick the one you most comfortable with.

Tks.. will try out.

 

[Mem2003]

My ROM dun have DC adaptor... Only 2 USB cables.. Need both to power up

Use external DC adaptor-to-USB 5v 0.5A type.
e.g. iphone charger & use the USB-to- the External DVD-ROM cable to power it

 

[xusykl]

use usb hub can or not?

 

[foo9883]

I seem to remember that the mouse may not be necessary for windows installation. Just the keyboard will do. If you need the mouse, pull out the keyboard and plug in the mouse.

I think this is good advice.