HP CD-WRITER Plus User manual

C4392-90100
Copyright 1998. Hewlett-Packard Company. All rights reserved.
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company.
Hewlett-Packard Company, 800 S. Taft Ave., Loveland, CO 80537
HP SureStore
CD-Writer Plus
User’s Guide
for your internal drive
Printed in USA.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Installing CD-Writer Plus and Software
What’s in the Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Tools You’ll Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Replacing an Existing CD-ROM Drive With a CD-Writer Plus . . . . . . 1-20
Installing Software: Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0. 1-34
Uninstalling the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
If You Have Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
Chapter 2: Using Your CD-Writer Plus
Using CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Identifying CD-Writer Plus’s Drive Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Chapter 3: Problem Solving
Things to Try First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Common Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Solutions to Some Common Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Chapter 4: Sharing Your CDs
Varying Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Sharing CDs across Different Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Chapter 5: Making Data CDs
Making Data CDs to Use on Your Own Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Making Data CDs to Use on Different Types of Computers . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

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Chapter 6: Making Music CDs
Starting EasyCDCreator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Making a Music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Modifying Your CD Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Playing Music CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Chapter 7: Making Inserts and Labels
How to Make a Jewel Case Insert or a Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Chapter 8: Copying CDs
What Types of CDs Can I Copy?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Starting CDCopier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Making a Copy of a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Getting Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Chapter 9: HP Simple Trax
Welcome to HP Simple Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Protecting Files and Folders Immediately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Creating a Protection List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Scheduling a Protection Session to Run Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Retrieving Protected Files and Folders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Searching the HP Simple Trax Information Vault. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Reconstructing the HP Simple Trax Information Vault . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Importing CDs into HP Simple Trax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
HP Simple Trax Control Panel Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12
Chapter 10: HP Disaster Recovery
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Testing your Disaster Recovery Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Recovering Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
HP Disaster Recovery Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8

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Appendix A: Technical Information
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
What Affects System Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Drive Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Appendix B: Customer Support
Before You Call HP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
HP Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Returning a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8

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Product Certifications
UL, cUL, TÜV, CE, C-Tick, meets or exceeds FCC Class B Requirements
Laser: CDRH
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Do not remove the cover or attempt to service this device when
connected due to the possibility of eye damage.
Laser-Sicherheit
In das Gerät ist ein Laser eingebaut. Nehmen Sie die Abdeckung nicht ab und versuchen Sie
nicht, das Gerät zu reparieren, solange es angeschlossen ist. Es besteht die Gefahr einer
Augenverletzung.
CAUTION
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous laser radiation exposure.
WARNUNG
Die Vornahme von Regelungen oder Einstellungen oder die Durchführung von Verfahren, die
nicht in diesem Dokument angegeben sind, kann eine gefährliche Einwirkung von
Laserstrahlung zur Folge haben.
Class 1 Laser Product
Klass 1 Laserapparat
Luokan 1 Laserlaite
Klasse 1 Laser-Produkt
DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
DANGER: RADIATIONS INVISIBLES DU LASER EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITER TOUT
EXPOSITION DIRECTE AU FAISCEAU.
VORSICHT:UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET. NICHT
DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ UDS/ETTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL: USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR
STRÅLEN.
VARNING: OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG.
VARO! NÄKYMÄTÖN AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEN.
Laser Type: Semiconductor laser GaAlAs
Wave length: 778~787 nm (at 25°C)
Output power: 2.5 mW (read), 35 mW (write)
Beam divergence: 60 degrees
Notice Europe: This drive shall be installed only with an EN60950 (IEC950) approved power supply.
USA/Canada: This drive is for use only with IBM compatible UL listed personal computers,
weighing less than 18 kg.

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Federal Communications Commission R.F. Interference Statement
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Hewlett-
Packard could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
Manufacturer’s Name:
Manufacturer’s Address:
declares that the product:
Product Name:
Product Number:
Product Options:
Hewlett-Packard Company
Colorado Memory Systems Division
800 S. Taft Ave.
Loveland, Colorado 80537
HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus 8100i
C4392-56000, C4400-56000
All
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety:
EMC:
Supplementary Information
EN60950 A3:1995
EN60825-1:1994
CISPR 22:1993/EN 55022:1994 Class B
EN 50082-1:1992
IEC 801-2:1991 - 4kV CD, 8kV AD
IEC 801-3:1984 - 3V/m
IEC 801-4:1988
1kV Power Lines
0.5kV Signal Lines
ENV 50140:1993 - 3V/m
FCC Part 15 Class B
AS/NZS 3548: 1995
IEC 555-2
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and carries
the “CE” mark accordingly.
July 01, 1998 Nicholas Balogh, Manufacturing Manager
European contact: Your local Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office or Hewlett-Packard GmbH,
Department HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Straβe 130, D-71034 Böblingen (FAX: [phone]).

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FCC Declaration of Conformity
According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15, Class B Computer Peripherals:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference (2)this device must accept any
interference received including interference that may cause undesired operations. This applies to
all product options.
Hewlett-Packard Company
Colorado Memory Systems Division
800 S. Taft Ave.
Loveland, Colorado 80537
USA
Telephone [phone]
July 1, 1998
Nicholas Balogh, Manufacturing Manager
Canadian Standards Association Information Statement
INSTRUCTION TO USER:
WARNING: This component is only considered to be approved when installed in CSA certified
equipment evaluated to the standards C22.2 No. 220-M1986 or C22.2 No. 950-M89. The
operator accessibility into the end use enclosure is defined with strict accordance in the
operator's manual for the installation of components into the equipment.
BAPT Statement
Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Europäischen EMC-Bestimmungen für die Verwendung in folgender
/ folgenden Umgebung(en):
■Wohngegenden
■Gewerbegebiete
■Leichtindustriegebiete
(Diese Ausrüstung erfüllt die Bestimmungen der Norm EN55022, Klasse B.)
Korean RRL Statement
Copyright notice for Denmark:
VIGTIGT!
Copyright ved brug af CD-Writer 8100i/e enheder solgt i Danmark
I henhold til gældende dansk lov om ophavsret er det forbudt at foretage digital kopiering af et
digitalt værk. CD-RW brænderen må derfor IKKE anvendes til at kopiere en musik-CD. CD-RW
brænderen må desuden kun benyttes til at kopiere et digitalt EDB-program, når en sådan
kopiering tjener til at fremstille et sikkerhedseksemplar af programmet eller hvor kopiering er
nødvendig, for at programmet kan anvendes efter dets formål. Hvis De selv har ophavsretten til
værket, har De også retten til at foretage digital kopiering med CD-RW brænderen.

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Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement
HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus Drive
DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY Hardware - 1 year Software - 90 days
1. HP warrants to you, the end-user customer, that HP hardware, accessories and
supplies will be free from defects in materials and workmanship after the date of
purchase, for the period specified above. If HP receives notice of such defects
during the warranty period, HP will, at its option, either repair or replace products
which prove to be defective. Replacement products may be either new or like-new.
2. HP warrants to you that HP software will not fail to execute its programming
instructions after the date of purchase, for the period specified above, due to
defects in material and workmanship when properly installed and used. If HP
receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, HP will replace
software media which does not execute its programming instructions due to such
defects.
3. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will be uninterrupted
or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time, to repair or replace any
product to a condition as warranted, you will be entitled to a refund of the
purchase price upon prompt return of the product.
4. HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in
performance or may have been subject to incidental use.
5. Warranty does not apply to defects resulting from (a) improper or inadequate
maintenance or calibration, (b) software, interfacing, parts or supplies not
supplied by HP, (c) unauthorized modification or misuse, (d) operation outside of
the published environmental specifications for the product, or (e) improper site
preparation or maintenance.
6. HP MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER
WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces
do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above
limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to
country, state to state, or province to province.
7. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THE REMEDIES IN THIS
WARRANTY STATEMENT ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. EXCEPT
AS INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL HP OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE
FOR LOSS OF DATA OR FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
(INCLUDING LOST PROFIT OR DATA), OR OTHER DAMAGE, WHETHER BASED
IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some countries, States or provinces do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: THE
WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT
LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY AND ARE IN
ADDITION TO THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE
SALE OF THIS PRODUCT TO YOU.

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HP Software License Agreement
ATTENTION: USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET
FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE
TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE
FOR A FULL REFUND. IF THE SOFTWARE IS BUNDLED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY
RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.
HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS
License Grant. HP grants you a license to Use one copy of the Software. “Use” means storing,
loading, installing, executing or displaying the Software. You may not modify the Software or
disable any licensing or control features of the Software.
Ownership. The Software is owned and copyrighted by HP or its third party suppliers. Your
license confers no title or ownership in the Software and is not a sale of any rights in the
Software. HP's third party suppliers may protect their rights in the event of any violation of these
License Terms.
Copies and Adaptations. You may only make copies or adaptations of the Software for archival
purposes or when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the authorized Use of the
Software. You must reproduce all copyright notices in the original Software on all copies or
adaptations. You may not copy the Software onto any bulletin board or similar system.
No Disassembly or Decryption. You may not disassemble or decompile the Software unless HP's
prior written consent is obtained. In some jurisdictions, HP's consent may not be required for
limited disassembly or decompilation. Upon request, you will provide HP with reasonably
detailed information regarding any disassembly or decompilation. You may not decrypt the
Software unless decryption is a necessary part of the operation of the Software.
Transfer. Your license will automatically terminate upon any transfer of the Software. Upon
transfer, you must deliver the Software, including any copies and related documentation, to the
transferee. The transferee must accept these License Terms as a condition to the transfer.
Termination. HP may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply with any of these
License Terms. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the Software, together with all
copies, adaptations and merged portions in any form.
Export Requirements. You may not export or re-export the Software or any copy or adaptation
in violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
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been developed entirely at private expense. They are delivered and licensed as “commercial
computer software” as defined in DFARS 252.227-7013 (Oct 1988), DFARS 252.211-7015 (May
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as “Restricted computer software” as defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Jun 1987)(or any equivalent
agency regulation or contract clause), whichever is applicable. You have only those rights
provided for such Software and any accompanying documentation by the applicable FAR or
DFARS clause or the HP standard software agreement for the product involved.

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Chapter 1: Installing CD-
Writer Plus and Software
Chapter 1:
Installing CD-Writer
Plus and Software
What’s in the Package
Make sure you have the items shown below. (Keep the packaging in case
you need to transport the CD-Writer Plus drive.)
NOTE: You may not need the data cable and the audio cable depending on your
computer’s configuration.
User’s
Blank
ReWritable
HP SureStore CD-Writer Plus drive
Screws
Guide
CD
CD
Data cable
Software
installation CDs
Blank
Recordable
Audio
Cable
Disaster Recovery
Storage Pack

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Tools You’ll Need
Locate the following items, before you begin to install the drive:
■A medium-size Phillips screwdriver
■Your computer system’s manual (you may need to look up
information about the location of your IDE connectors)
Before You Begin
Before you begin the installation you need to decide whether you will be
installing the CD-Writer Plus in an empty drive bay, or whether you will
be replacing an existing CD-ROM with the CD-Writer Plus drive. To
install the CD-Writer Plus:
■In an empty drive bay, see page 1-3.
■As a replacement for an existing CD-ROM, see page 1-20.
NOTE: In the Toshiba Infinita and IBM Aptiva computers, install the CD-
Writer Plus in an empty drive bay, and not as a replacement for an existing CD-
ROM drive. Because of the fit between the CD-Writer Plus and these computers
it may not be possible to replace the CD-ROM drive with the CD-Writer Plus
drive.

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Writer Plus and Software
Installing a CD-Writer Plus in an Empty
Drive Bay
Follow the instructions in this section if you will be adding a CD-Writer
Plus to your computer (not replacing a CD-ROM).
Watching the Installation Video
1. Insert the CD labeled Software Disc 1 into your CD-ROM drive (not the
CD-Writer Plus drive). The main menu appears:
If the main menu does not appear automatically, click on the Start
button on the task bar, select Run, type D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD
drive’s letter), then click on OK.
If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, see page A-1.

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2. Watch the installation video (about 6 minutes). To do this, click on the
Before You Install icon and then click on the Watch Installation Video
icon.
If you would like to, explore some of the other information options that
appear on the screen.
Getting an Install Recommendation
CD-Writer Plus’ installation program will analyze your computer and
make a recommendation about connecting the CD-Writer Plus hardware.
This recommendation is specific to your computer and is the first step in
successfully installing CD-Writer Plus.
1. Go back to the main menu and click on the Install CD-Writer Plus icon.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. When the CD-Writer Plus Install Recommendation screen appears, click
Print. Or, if you don’t have a printer, copy the information by hand.
You’ll need this information in the next section.
Before You
Install icon
Watch Installation
Video icon
Install CD-Writer Plus icon

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Writer Plus and Software
Installing the Hardware
CAUTION: The discharge of static electricity can damage electronic circuitry.
You can avoid static discharge by touching a grounded metal object such as
your computer’s case before and during installation of hardware inside your
computer or by wearing a grounding strap connected to ground.
1A. After getting the Install Recommendation (see the previous section) you
will be prompted to shut down Windows. Click the Shutdown button
and wait until it is safe to turn off your computer. Proceed to turn OFF
your computer, monitor, and other devices.
2A. Unplug the power cords from the wall outlet or from the power strip, if
you use one.
3A. Remove the cover from your computer
CAUTION: Be careful of any sharp edges that may be present inside your
computer.
See your computer’s
manual if you need help
removing the cover.
Computer OFF

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4A. Remove the cover plate from a larger half-height drive bay.
5A. Look at the other drives that are installed in your computer to see if your
computer’s case requires rails or mounting brackets to hold a drive in
place. If it does, use an extra set of rails that came with your computer
and attach them to the sides of CD-Writer Plus. If you do not have an
extra set, contact your computer’s manufacturer to obtain rails.
Available half-height drive bay
See your computer’s
manual if you need help
removing the drive bay cover.
(approx. 6” x 1.75”/15cm x 4.5 cm)

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6A. Write down the CD-Writer Plus’ serial number in the space below. The
serial number is on the main label on the top of the drive.
7A. Read the Install Recommendation you printed earlier (see page 1-4). The
Install Recommendation tells you whether the jumper on the CD-Writer
Plus should be set as Master or Slave for your computer.
8A. Find the pairs of pins labeled Master, Slave, and Cable Select on the back
of the CD-Writer Plus. Notice that one pair of pins has a small plastic cap
or jumper. This jumper can be pulled off using your fingers, tweezers, or
needlenose pliers, and placed on a different pair of pins to change the
setting.
Serial
number:
Drive’s serial number

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9A. Set the jumper on the CD-Writer Plus as advised in the Install
Recommendation Printout for your computer (page 1-4).
or Master
Check the back of the new drive and
make sure the jumper is on the right-
hand location (Master).
Don’t use
Cable Select
This is a jumper. You can pull
it off and place it on another
pair of pins to change the setting.
Slave
Check the back of the new drive and
make sure the jumper is on the center
location (Slave).

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10A. Insert the drive into the selected drive bay. Be careful not to dislodge any
cables inside your computer as you do this.
11A. Look at the Install Recommendation Printout (see page 1-4) again and
find whether the data cable should be connected to the primary or
secondary IDE controller on your computer.
TIP (for Two Devices connected to the data cable): If the Install
Recommendation states that your CD-Writer Plus drive will share the data
cable with another device (such as a CD-ROM drive), follow the cable already
attached to the other device down to the circuit board in order to locate the IDE
controller that you need. If you find an extra connector along that cable, simply
attach that connector to the CD-Writer Plus drive.

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12A. Locate the recommended 40-pin IDE controller (primary or secondary)
on your computer’s motherboard.
The IDE connectors are on the motherboard, which is the largest circuit
board in your computer, taking up most of the bottom of a desktop
computer or the side of a tower computer.
IDE connectors are usually found in pairs and may look like any of the
following:
(Actual size)
manual if you need
See your computer’s
IDE connectors
help finding the
IDE connector
You will see a variety of connectors
inside your computer that look similar
to the 40-pin connector but have more
or fewer pins. Find the connectors that
are the correct size to fit the cable that
came in the box with your drive.

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The IDE connectors may be hidden by some of the computer’s cables or
may be behind a drive.
Many computers have an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM that connects to
the motherboard through an IDE controller. The data cables on these
drives have the same width as the data cable included with your CD-
Writer Plus. If your computer has an IDE hard drive or CD-ROM drive,
you can follow the data cable from the back of one of those drives and
find the IDE controller that connects it to the motherboard.
Computer manufacturers use a wide variety of labels for IDE connectors!
Look on your computer’s circuit boards for printing identifying the
primary and secondary connectors, such as:
- PRI and SEC
- IDE-0 and IDE-1
- IDE-1 and IDE-2
- HD and CD-ROM (most common devices to be attached)
- PCI-IDE and ISA-IDE
13A. Refer to the Install Recommendation Printout (see page 1-4) to see if you
will have one or two devices connected to the data cable.
On page 1-13 you can see what a One Device installation looks like
compared to a Two Device installation.
14A. Make the necessary data cable connections for your system.
CAUTION: Do not attach the CD-Writer Plus drive to a sound board’s IDE
controller.
Most data cable connectors are keyed to fit only one way. If your
connector is not keyed to fit only one way make sure the cable’s colored
edge is aligned with PIN-1 where it connects to the CD-Writer Plus drive
and where it connects to the IDE controller on the motherboard. Among
the labels you may find that identify PIN-1 on the motherboard are PIN1,
1 or a small triangle pointing to the pin.
CAUTION: Make sure that you are attaching the cable correctly! You must
locate PIN-1 on each connector and attach the cable so that the edge with the
color stripe is aligned with PIN-1. If the cable is attached incorrectly, your
computer may not boot up.