[plug] configuration RW HELP Me out: thank you

[David]

thank you all help me out. i have dun it. 
it is install now as a CDROM..
it was so easy to do for me...

all the best

david

On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 18:55:28 +0800
David <davidatt at conceptual.net.au> wrote:

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> Begin forwarded message:
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> Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 17:35:01 +0800
> From: David <davidatt at conceptual.net.au>
> To: plug at plug.linux.org.au
> Subject: Re: [plug] configuration RW
> 
> 
> 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.
> 
> from
> 
> david
> > 
> > All the best
> > Harry 
> 
>      
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