I just built this PC and it had no trouble using the DVD/CD drives to load the operating system, GPU drivers etc. However, the drives don't recognize any type of blank media (CD or DVD) and I have tried several brands that I had around the office.
The Sony/Optiarc drives did not come with...
audio cd
blank media
burning issues
cd drives
computer help
device list
drivers
dvd drives
firmware
gigabyte
hardware issues
i7960
intel ssd
media recognition
nero
optiarc
pc build
system update
troubleshooting
windows 7