RE: DVD and CD Writer

From: Jatinder (Jatinder_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/03/05 

Date: Wed, 2 Feb 2005 22:33:02 -0800

Thanks a alot this makes alot of sense to me now. Looks like u solve the
problem. I'll try tommorow. And post back here what happens.

"PhillipR" wrote:

> When you plug two drives (whether CD/DVD-ROMs, hard disks, etc., to the same
> IDE channel one has to be a master and the other one a slave. This involves
> resetting the jumper on the drives to the master and slave configuration.
> Most drirves are clearly marked, so you can tell where the jumper needs to be
> set for a master or slave. But some drives are not that clear. You usually
> have to go to the manufacturer's website and try to get the owner's manual.
> Sometimes you can see the schematic and you'll be able to figure out how to
> configure the jumper.
>
> By the way, a jumper is a little connector that goes over two pins on the
> back of the drive. They are usually covered in white-colored plastic.
>
> Also, the drive that is the slave, should be the second that is plugged in
> the IDE cable. That is, the IDE cable has one connector on the one end which
> plugs into one of the two IDE slots on the motherboard. The other end has two
> connectors. The end connector plugs into the Master and the middle connector
> plugs into the slave.
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> Best Regards, Phil
>
> "Jatinder" wrote:
>
> > I'm using Nero 6.6 Ultra Edition. But i'm unable to use both burner same
> > time. I can only use one burn at time. If i plug in both burners My
> > computer(XP Pro SP2 2.4 Gh) shows two drives but only one works. Some ppl
> > says i'he to set one as slave and second as master. Do i need to change my
> > config or computer setting to do that or that's depend on the cables that
> > comes out of the mother board and goes into the back of the drives. If so, i
> > tried to switch those cable at back of the burner drives but still only one
> > works at a time. Pls help. If some body knows any web links that can help me
> > explain with pics. will be highly apriciate.

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