Section 2. Installing Your PlexWriter
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PlexWriter 8/4/32 Operation Manual
About Cable Select
The Cable Select jumper position sets the PlexWriter drive to use the CSEL signal
from the IDE interface for configuration. This signal automatically selects the correct
Master/Slave setting for the PlexWriter. To use CSEL, you must have:
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A computer that supports CSEL.
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A special CSEL IDE cable.
Figure 7: Using the CSEL Signal to Configure the PlexWriter Drive
Install the PlexWriter Drive
Before proceeding to install the PlexWriter drive in your personal computer, double-
check your jumper setting.
Record the Serial Number
Record the serial number and TLA code of your drive on the inside front cover of
this manual. If your drive came preinstalled, you can get this information using
PlextorManager 2000. See the PlextorManager 2000 user's manual for instructions.
Mount the PlexWriter Drive in the Computer
You can mount your internal PlexWriter drive in any available bay. You must
remove the small panel that covers the bay that you want to use.
CAUTION
: Install your PlexWriter horizontally. Plextor does not guarantee the drive’s
performance in a vertical position.
If you don’t have an empty bay, remove the existing IDE CD-ROM drive and install
the PlexWriter.
You must make a minimum of two cable connections to your PlexWriter. The two
cable connections that you must make are:
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IDE cable
•
Power cable
