What to do:
change the CD-ROM’s jumper setting to slave*, leave the TDK
DVD-R/RW writer’s factory jumper setting as master*, connect the TDK DVD-R/RW writer to the
secondary IDE* port*. Then close and reboot your computer. Windows will recognise the new
writer automatically.
If neither of these situations applies to you or you are unused to IDE* installations, you should
read the rest of this section for more detailed installation instructions.
Preparing for the installation
To determine whether your TDK DVD-R/RW writer will be a master* or a slave*, you will need to
open your computer and examine the IDE* connections to the motherboard*. Before
proceeding, make sure the POWER to your computer and any external peripherals are OFF and
your computer is UNPLUGGED from its power source.
•
Remove the cover of your computer as instructed in the manufacturer’s manual. Typically,
this will involve loosening or removing several screws on the back panel of your computer
and sliding off the cover as shown in Fig. 5 below.
•
Discharge the static electricity from your computer and any other peripheral equipment by
touching the housing of the respective device.
Figure 5:
Removing the cover of a typical computer
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