Connecting to a Primary IDE Controller

Connecting to a Primary IDE Controller

There should be at least one IDE controller (or card) on the PC motherboard. This IDE controller support two devices, one for the hard disk (Master), and the other for the 2nd hard disk or a CD-ROM drive. The hard disk should be connected to this primary IDE (Master mode) controller as the PC needs to use the hard disk to boot up the system (unless you are using a SCSI hard drive). Make sure the MagicDVD 16X Multi- Purpose DVD-ROM drive is connected to the Secondary IDE port as “Master”. Make sure the Mode Select Jumper is set to the MA (Master) position in order to be used as the 1st device. (See figure at the end of this page.)

Connecting a Secondary IDE controller

If the PC is equipped with a 2nd IDE controller (or card) on the motherboard, each device connected to this controller should be set to either MA (Master) or SL (Slave) mode. Please set the MagicDVD 16X Multi-Purpose DVD-ROM drive to MA (Master) mode. If there is another device such as a CD-ROM connected to the secondary IDE controller, make sure it is set to the “Slave” mode. You may have to change the jumper settings on the other CD-ROM. By setting the MagicDVD 16X Multi-Purpose DVD-ROM drive to the “Master” position, you will get maximum performance.

Attaching your MagicDVD 16X DVD-ROM Drive to your computer

Note: Please follow these steps carefully when installing the MagicDVD 16X Multi- Purpose DVD-ROM drive.

1Turn off the PC.

Make sure there is no power going to your computer prior to beginning the Hardware Installation. This is to help prevent harm to yourself as well as the risk of damage to your computer.

2Remove the computer’s cover.

Please refer to your computer’s User’s Guide on how to remove the computer’s cover.