CD Audio Connector

The CD Audio Connector allows you to direct audio output from your CD-ROM drive to your audio card when it is connected using a CD audio cable.

Master/Slave Jumper

The Master/Slave Jumper (see Figure 1-6) allows you to set your drive as the Master or Slave drive. When you connect more than one drive, you must set your drive to be either a Master or Slave drive (see the section “Connecting Additional Drives” in Chapter 4). The jumper labeled CS is reserved and should not be used.

Figure 1-6: Master/Slave Jumper.

IDE CD-ROM Data Connector

The IDE CD-ROM Data Connector allows data transfer between your CD-ROM drive and various devices when connected using a data cable. These devices include your audio card (with an IDE interface), IDE CD-ROM interface card, and hard disk controller card.

Power-in Connector

The Power-in Connector allows electrical power to be directed from your PC to the drive when connected using a power cable.

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Creative GCD-R542B manual CD Audio Connector, Master/Slave Jumper, IDE CD-ROM Data Connector, Power-in Connector