[Lsdmeasap]

Ahh good to hear it. Hmm PIO mode eh, I found you some links at least, but I personally have never had the issue so I have no direct knowledge on how to help in my own words >>>>
Journal of Useful Tips - » How to fix CD / DVD drive stuck in PIO mode

Troubleshooting: Enabling/Checking DMA in Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 9x - Club CDFreaks - Knowledge is Power

drive stuck in PIO mode - Club CDFreaks - Knowledge is Power

WinXP : Dvd-Rom changed from DMA to PIO Mode. Stuck! Help! - CDROM-Guide forums

Good luck, and post back if you do not get it and I will dig deeper