how do i install a dvd burner ? ive already got a dvd drive and cdrw drive in my computer. where do i put the ide cable and audio cable ?can i have a link or sum steps on how to install it.
2006-08-11 03:12:29 · 7 answers · asked by jahangirjt 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
also i dont much about the jumpers i need help on them. note: ive already got a cdrw and a dvd rom installed . i want to install a 3rd drive(dvd rw) .
2006-08-11 03:19:55 · update #1
i dont want to remove any of my drives , i want to add a 3rd one. its dvd rw which burns cds aswe ll. is this possible or not ?
2006-08-11 03:29:13 · update #2
Sound like you are running out of space. What you should do is return your DVD burner, for a multi purpose burner on that will burn both DVD's and CD's, then dump your CD burner and get a DVD/CD player for your PC. If you don't want to go through all that you should be able to piggy back your new burner off of one of your other players.
2006-08-11 03:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by Crusher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step 1: First determine if you have any open slots on you current IDE cables. Sounds like your secondary cable (the one for your dvd and cdrw drives) is full, but if you only have one hard drive then you'll have an open slot on that cable. If your hard drive is SATA or ATA then check your motherboard to see how many IDE cable interfaces it came with. Most have 2 and they're usually right next to each other, but don't confuse the floppy disk controller (if you even have one) with your IDE controllers. (The FD controller is smaller).
Step 2: If you're all maxed out of IDE controllers on your motherboard, you can install another one using an available PCI slot.
If none of these steps solves your problem, why not just simply remove your current DVD player and replace it with your DVD burner? That way you can use both IDE cable and the audio cable that's already installed.
2006-08-15 00:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by sf_defenders 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible to add a third drive but i think your heading for problems heat wise. i would removed cdrw & put the dvd burner there because the dvd burner can do all what the cdrw can & burn DVD's.
2006-08-14 23:15:18 · answer #3 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take out cdrw because your dvd burner can do both. place your new dvd burner instead and attach the cables the same way you have em for cdrw.
good luck
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=how+to+install+a+dvd+burner%3F+
2006-08-11 03:19:59 · answer #4 · answered by malung786 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check you motherboard, does your motherboard has two IDEs, if yes, you just need to purchase one extra IDE cable (cost like 4-5 dollars).
2006-08-11 03:41:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FOR IDE CONNECTION, MAXIMUM CAN PUT UP 2 DRIVE.
IF YOU WAN, YOU MUST SET THE DVD DRIVE TO MASTER, AND THE CDRW TO SLAVE.
2006-08-11 03:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by gry_kh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if youve not got 2 slots, take out old one put in new one,if youve 2 slots there should be a dual wire harness to connect up to
2006-08-11 03:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋