how to get my dvd/cd to show up in my computer with uefi

deadmanfan1216

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i just built a new pc with an msi z68a-g43 (g3) running the new uefi bios. i clean installed windows 8. now i had to purchase a SATA to IDE/ IDE to SATA converter for my old optical since the optical is one from my old pc. I am very unfamiliar with uefi bios and really need my optical since the mobo drivers are on a dvd #@%#! I have gone into the registry and edited the class for my dvd/cd rom by removing the upper class hoping it would find it with no avail. any suggestions
 
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Those IDE to SATA converters basically ruins any chance of Plug and Play to work properly. I have yet to find one that works transparently.

Best bet is spend a few shekels and get a SATA drive.