About Cable Select - TDK DVW-A020106 Manual

C
Primary
IDE port
Secondary
IDE port
You should double-check the TDK DVD-R/RW writer's jumper setting corresponds to your
computer's existing IDE* configuration.
Record the serial number:
Record your writer's serial number on the inside front cover of this manual.
Mount the TDK DVD-R/RW writer in the computer:
You can mount your internal TDK DVD-R/RW writer in any vacant 5.25" bay. You
will first need to remove the small panel that covers the bay you want to use.
By setting the writer's jumper to cable select mode, the TDK DVD-R/RW writer uses the
CABLE SELECT* signal from the IDE* interface* for configuration purposes. This signal
enables the TDK DVD-R/RW writer to automatically select the correct master*/slave* setting.
This feature can only be used with:
• a computer that supports CABLE SELECT*;
• a special CABLE SELECT* IDE* cable.
connected as master
HARD DISK
connect TDK DVD-R/RW
writer as master

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TDK DVD-R/RW writer's
correct jumper setting:
CS SL MA