This package contains the files for installing the Lite-On LTN-486S ODD Firmware. Firmware update for 'Lite On LTN 486 48X CD ROM drive' Dell P/N 611WY, 84TJV, 2P011. I suggest that if you are trying to install W2008 Beta 3 inside ESX Server you contact VMWare and ask for the driver floppy disk with support for Vista CD/DVD drivers. This firmware is intended for use with the Lite On LTN 486S 48X CD ROM drive and not the older LTN 486 48X CD. I've not tried W2008 Beta 3 in a Workstation 6.0 VM yet, but I assume it has working CD/DVD drivers too. Finding the correct External DVD Drive driver directly on the manufacturers website for your hardware might seem futile. Dont worry, because these PC problems will probably be fixed after updating your External DVD Drive drivers. I'm not sure whether VMWare are formally releasing this file or not, since I got it 'via via' a while back. LiteOn External DVD Drive is prone to system errors related to corrupt or outdated device drivers. You need to install W2008 Beta 3 with the help of a floppy image file containing the correct drivers, which happens to also be the same floppy disk as is needed to install Vista under ESX Server 3.0.1. Buy LITE-ON Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache USB 2.0 External DVD Burner Model SHW-1635SX with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. VMWare ESX Server 3.0.1 doesn't have working CD/DVD drivers.

Plus, I know that its not copying the songs because when I try to. I know this drive is soposed to be faster than my old one, But two seconds is a little TOO fast. VMWare Server 1.0.2 or earlier didn't have working CD/DVD drivers: You need to upgrade if you are running older versions. Whenever I try to rip a CD into iTunes using the burner, It says that its ripping the disk, however it doesnt spin up the cd and it takes about 2 seconds to 'rip' all the songs.

Just select 'Vista' as the OS option within VMWare when defining the virtual machine, and don't forget to install VMWare Tools. You can just install W2008 Beta 3 in a VM, and you will be able to mount ISO images to it after installation has completed without needing to do anything yourself. VMWare Server 1.0.3 has working CD/DVD drivers. To repeat what I said in an earlier thread:

Liteon dvd driver shw-1635sx