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I'm trying to swap out the CD reader with a CD-R. When I plug the CD-R in
when I reboot it is asking me to insert a system disk. It's sort of acting
like there's no OS. When I plug the old CD reader back in everything works
fine. I notice the ribbon goes from the motherboard to the hard drive to the
CD reader. I'd ideally like to keep the reader and add the CD-R as well but
I'm not sure how to proceed.

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Confirm that the jumpers on the two drives correspond with the cabling
positions.
I recommend obtaining a second cable and configuring the HD to be the Master
on the first IDE channel, with the CR-RW the Master on the second channel,
to maximize performance.
Be sure to confirm that the order of booting from the devices is as desired
in the BIOS setup program.
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"Stephen Horrillo" <usenet@stephenhorrillo.com> wrote in message
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> I'm trying to swap out the CD reader with a CD-R. When I plug the CD-R in
> when I reboot it is asking me to insert a system disk. It's sort of acting
> like there's no OS. When I plug the old CD reader back in everything works
> fine. I notice the ribbon goes from the motherboard to the hard drive to
the
> CD reader. I'd ideally like to keep the reader and add the CD-R as well
but
> I'm not sure how to proceed.
>
> --
> Warmest regards,
>
> Stephen Horrillo, Realtor / C.Ht.
> For MLS & Computer Training: http://www.BrokerAgentTraining.com
> Realtors Earn Over 100% at EXIT: http://www.over100percent.com
 
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On 23-Mar-2005, "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote:

> Confirm that the jumpers on the two drives correspond with the cabling
> positions.
> I recommend obtaining a second cable and configuring the HD to be the
> Master
> on the first IDE channel, with the CR-RW the Master on the second channel,
> to maximize performance.
> Be sure to confirm that the order of booting from the devices is as
> desired
> in the BIOS setup program.

Can I leave the old cd reader and hard drive intact and then plug the new
cd-r in an open IDE slot?

--
Warmest regards,

Stephen Horrillo, Realtor / C.Ht.
For MLS & Computer Training: http://www.BrokerAgentTraining.com
Realtors Earn Over 100% at EXIT: http://www.over100percent.com
 
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Yes.
However, I recommend installing the older CD reader as the slave to the
CD-RW drive on the second IDE channel.
This facilitates CD copying.

--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
In Memorium: Alex Nichol
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/nichol.mspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
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"Stephen Horrillo" <usenet@stephenhorrillo.com> wrote in message
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>
> On 23-Mar-2005, "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net>
wrote:
>
> > Confirm that the jumpers on the two drives correspond with the cabling
> > positions.
> > I recommend obtaining a second cable and configuring the HD to be the
> > Master
> > on the first IDE channel, with the CR-RW the Master on the second
channel,
> > to maximize performance.
> > Be sure to confirm that the order of booting from the devices is as
> > desired
> > in the BIOS setup program.
>
> Can I leave the old cd reader and hard drive intact and then plug the new
> cd-r in an open IDE slot?
>
> --
> Warmest regards,
>
> Stephen Horrillo, Realtor / C.Ht.
> For MLS & Computer Training: http://www.BrokerAgentTraining.com
> Realtors Earn Over 100% at EXIT: http://www.over100percent.com
 
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On 23-Mar-2005, "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote:

> Confirm that the jumpers on the two drives correspond with the cabling
> positions.
> I recommend obtaining a second cable and configuring the HD to be the
> Master
> on the first IDE channel, with the CR-RW the Master on the second channel,
> to maximize performance.
> Be sure to confirm that the order of booting from the devices is as
> desired
> in the BIOS setup program.

I'm sorry I meant that I'm trying to install a CD-RW drive.

--
Warmest regards,

Stephen Horrillo, Realtor / C.Ht.
For MLS & Computer Training: http://www.BrokerAgentTraining.com
Realtors Earn Over 100% at EXIT: http://www.over100percent.com
 
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