If there is only one IDE/ATAPI device, such as a hard drive, connected to the IDE channels of the computer's motherboard, use the instructions below to connect the internal Iomega® CD-RW (ZipCD™) drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel. Iomega suggests that you use this configuration if you are experiencing buffer underruns or to help prevent them from occurring.

STEP ONE - Change the jumper setting to master

The internal CD-RW drive is set to the slave configuration at the factory. In order to connect the CD-RW drive as the only device on the secondary IDE channel, you will need to change the jumper setting to master on the drive. The jumper is a small plastic piece that surrounds two pins. Use the jumper provided, on the back of the CD-RW drive, to set the drive to master as shown in the illustration below.

STEP TWO - Locate a vacant drive bay and remove the panel cover

Warning: Before opening the case on the computer or before touching the internal components of the computer, always turn off the power and disconnect the computer's power cord from the electrical outlet. To discharge personal static electricity, touch a grounded metal object such as a metal screw attached to the cover of the computer. A screw that is attached to the computer chassis is grounded. If you do not discharge personal static electricity, you risk damaging the hardware and possible loss of data.

Caution: Removing the computer cover may void the manufacturer's warranty agreement. Before removing the computer cover, check the computer manufacturer's warranty information.

The CD-RW drive is ready to install in a 5 1/4 inch drive bay. You cannot install the CD-RW drive in a 3 1/2 inch drive bay.

Note: Do not mount the ZipCD drive vertically.

STEP THREE - Check the mounting requirements

Check other drives in the system (such as a CD-ROM drive) to see if they use mounting rails. If so, you may need similar mounting rails for the CD-RW drive. If the computer does not include extra mounting rails, contact a computer dealer or the computer's manufacturer to obtain them.

Slide the drive into the drive bay

STEP FOUR - Locate the data cable packaged with the drive

Find the colored stripe or print located on the data cable. This shows the pin 1 side if the cable.

Locate the pin 1 connection on the IDE channel. If your computer has a keyed receptacle, you should only be able to connect the cable one way.

STEP FIVE - Connect to ribbon cable to the secondary IDE channel and the drive

Connect the ribbon cable to the back of your CD-RW drive.

Caution: Make sure pin 1 on the cable connects to pin 1 on the CD-RW drive. All IDE interface cable connections must maintain correct pin 1 orientation in order for the CD-RW drive to be recognized by the system.

STEP SIX - Connect an internal computer power supply to the drive

If the computer does not have a spare power supply cable, use a power Y-cable (available from computer retailer's). Disconnect the power from the CD-ROM or another device (do not disconnect the power to the hard drive) and then connect the power Y-cable. Connect the two extensions of the power Y-cable to either the CD-ROM or other device and to the CD-RW drive.

STEP SEVEN - Secure the drive in the drive bay

Align the front of the CD-RW drive with other drives installed in the computer. If there is not clear access to the drive bay mounting holes, refer to your computer manual for additional instructions.

Note: If the drive is held in place securely by rails, you will not need to use the mounting screws.

Caution: Mounting screws must not extend into the CD-RW drive farther than 4.0 mm (about 0.16 inch). Mounting screws that are too long could damage the drive.

After you have secured the CD-RW drive in the drive bay of the computer, place the cover back on the computer and plug in the power cord. Turn the power on, start the operating system and check either Windows Explorer or My Computer to make sure a drive letter is present for the drive. Install the software that came with your CD-RW drive, if you have not already done so.

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