[plug] configuration RW

[David]

On Wed, 3 Nov 2004 14:08:22 +0800
Harry <harrymc at decisions-and-designs.com.au> wrote:

> On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 15:05:44 +0800 David <davidatt at conceptual.net.au> wrote:
> 
> > On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 11:13:22 +0800
> > Harry <harrymc at decisions-and-designs.com.au> wrote:
> > 
> > > On Mon, 1 Nov 2004 09:33:13 +0800 David <davidatt at conceptual.net.au>
> > > wrote:
> > > 
> > > > hi all! 
> > > > 
> > > > i have got a samsung RW 52.32.52 i need help pls?
> > > > to configuration it no my computer pls..
> > > > it is a compact disc ReWritable Ultra Speed V 5.5
> > > 
> > what is the best to do here ?
> > i have a cable with it.. i will be useing first slave is next one to be
> > use...
> 
> Hi David
> 
> Your hard disk will be faster if you install the CD burner on
> a different cable.
> 
> 
> Steps:
> 
> Power the system off. Unplug from the power. Lift the lid. (this is dun all ready.)
> 
> Check if you have a connector on the motherboard which is the same
> type (size) as the one that your hard disk cable plugs into. YES i am clear on this so far..
> 
> Plug your new cable (that you got with the CD burner) into this
> second connector on the motherboard. thair is 3 connector and thair is 2 use up now
i put the one i got with my CD RW burner.. i have put the one is free on the motherboard
witch is the 3 one is this right pls ? Plug the other end of the   HELP ME OUT HERE pls..
> new cable into the CD burner. yes it is dun..
> 
> Note:
> The cable must be installed so pin 1 on the CD burner goes to pin 1
> on the motherboard connector. i need help here please.. 
wair is pin 1 on the motherboard please..  Seek some help if this is not clear. Pin 1 is
> usually indicated by a red stripe on the ribbon cable and this should match
> the hard disk cable where it plugs into the motherboard. if i have no red on the cable
what is it please..   Pin 1 should be
> embossed or printed on the CD burner case next to the connector. 
> 
> Look at the jumper settings on the back of the CD burner and set it to be a
> master. witch is the one i need please ? Seek help if this is not clear. 
> 
> Replace the lid. Plug the power back in. Power up the system. OK
> 
> The only thing left is to make a symlink so the the CD burner can
> at least be mounted as a CDROM. OK
> 
> Start an xterm and, at the prompt, enter:
> 
> $ su
> Password: <your root password>
> # rm  /dev/cdrom
> # ln  -s  /dev/hdc  /dev/cdrom
> 
this is clear to me ok...

> I've put wide spaces so it is clear where the spaces are. There is
> no space between the dash and the 's'. HELP ME OUT here please ?
>   
> You should now be able to pop in a CDROM, click on Files to start
> the file manager and click on the CDROM icon. If a window opens
> and shows you files on the CD you are up and running. this is OK to me..
> 
> But if a window opens that says you can't mount the CDROM we are in trouble.
> This means the /etc/fstab file is not correct and you will need help to
> change this.
> 
> All the best
> Harry      
> 
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