No CD-ROM Icon Appearing WB 3.1

[adolescent]

hamtronix wrote:
Is there an alternative CD file system (preferably PD) that I can use to test the software side?

AmiCDFS/AmiCDROM, or even the built in 3.1 CD filesystem should be enough to test with.

I am not tied to Asim , although it appears like a nice program. And I still would like an explanation about how it sees the drive but doesnt recognize CDs.

Are you sure the disksalv'd filesystem is 100%?

Also, the CD icon should be visible no matter if a CD is in or not correct? Or would it just pop up when media is inserted?

Not sure about Asim, but normally they only show when a CD is present.

[adolescent]

hamtronix wrote:

Now for the interesting part the CD drive appears as status unknown. no drive type information just the scsi ID and the LUN. does this clue anyone in on fixing the problem?

It's normal.  But it means that both devices are at least working.