Install guide

2.2. About the E-IDE (ATAPI) Interface

The most common standard for connecting internal hard drives and CD-ROM drives inside a

PC is the E-IDE (ATAPI) interface.

E-IDE or Enhanced IDE computers normally have two IDE interface connectors: a

primary

and a secondary. Each IDE interface connector allows up to two IDE devices to be

connected for a total of four IDE devices. Typically, a hard disk is connected to the primary

connector while a CD-ROM drive is attached to the secondary connector.

Important Note : Avoid connecting your new DVD drive to the same primary IDE connector as the one

connected to your hard drive if possible. Select the secondary connector that may be connected to

your CD-ROM drive. But if you must connect it to the primary connector, make sure there is only one

device (your hard drive) selected as MASTER and all other devices are selected as SLAVE. However,

it is recommended not to have the dual drive as a SLAVE to a CD-ROM. The Dual Drive should be the

MASTER on the secondary controller with the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM as a SLAVE to it.

2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1. Setup Flowchart

This flowchart shows the procedure for setting up your new Memorex E-IDE drive. For

easy cross-referencing, please go to chapter 3 in this guide.

Set up the DVD drive

1. Disconnect power from computer.

2. Remove the outer casing of

computer.

3. Set the jumper switches.

4. Fit the drive into the computer.

STEP

Check that the DVD

drive is recognized correctly

1. Power up your computer.

2. Go to Control Panel | System | Device

Manager tab. Double-click on CD-

ROM and check that the drive has

been recognized correctly by the

computer’s OS.

STEP

Install the DVD writing software

Follow instructions in Chapter 6,

or refer to the documentation

that came on the software disc.

STEP

Start using the drive!

Use the drive to create DVDs, to back up

data on your hard disk, or for whatever

purpose suits your needs.

STEP