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Can't connect my dvd-drive

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hello,

today i got my new case , cpu, mobo. but i have a problem.
i cant connect my dvd drive because the new mobo doesnt have the correct cable slot.

i have a HDD-Cable with 34 pins

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130609

i need to install windows 7, but i only have it on a dvd.

what can i do ? whats the new way to connect a dvd drive to the mobo ?


*trying to copy all dvd files to a usb stick* dunno if this works. otherwhise i have to download w7 iso :( => 1000 dsl

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You should spend $30 on a new SATA DVD drive.

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &name=SATA

Like PhilFrisbie stated update to a sata on a nice board like that ^

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