In the section on the question how to connect DvD-rom? given by the author Eurovision the best answer is Plug the 80-pin IDE cable into a free connector on motherboard, plug a free Mollex into the power connector. If there is no free IDE connector, connect it to a free connector on the cable on which the hard drive hangs. In this case, you need to set the Master/Slave jumpers on the hard drive and DVD-ROM in accordance with the order of these devices on the cable.
After that, turn on the computer. All.
Answer from Space[master]
Just like a CD-rom, the main thing is that there is firewood (drivers) for it!
Answer from Insufficient salting[guru]
Write me and I’ll tell you
Answer from Ua_Eagle[guru]
put it in place of the old one,
and if you want there to be 2 of them, then on the cable from the old one there is another connector, you connect it to it, I think it’s understandable with the power supply. it is impossible to turn on incorrectly and check the jumpers (located at the back) so that one drive is master and the other is slave
By the way, check the BIOS IDE section so that your drives are enabled
Answer from User deleted[master]
But why firewood? I installed it myself without wood. The main thing is not to get confused with the drive (if you are installing a second copy).
Answer from Konstantin Khvatov[guru]
1. Open the system unit, take out the front cover of the section of the case where you want to put the CD.
2. You insert it and secure it.
3. Connect the wire to the power connector, the signal cable (flat with 40 pins) and the wires for transmitting the sound signal.
4. Turn on the computer and while loading, see if Bios sees your CD.
5. If yes, insert the driver disk from the package, go to the control panel --> hardware installation --> continue as instructed by the installation wizard.
Hello!
The market has been filled with netbooks - devices that fundamentally do not have a CD or DVD drive. Even Apple is moving away from these bulky and outdated devices, but the company at least includes a USB flash drive to reinstall the system or run utility utilities. A regular users they get a non-book with an already installed system.
All installation instructions or reinstalling windows to a netbook without using a DVD drive (from a flash drive) are so overloaded and intricate that it’s not easy to understand them. It used to be simpler: put the disc in the drive and off we go. Now this is also possible, but you need an external drive.
External DVDRW drives for laptops connected via regular USB are prohibitively expensive. Today the price starts from 1,650 rubles, and the upper threshold reaches three thousand. A lot of money for something that will be needed a couple of times a year.
Therefore, today we will assemble an external USB-DVD drive from matches and acorns, which will be much cheaper. How significant depends on your ingenuity and resourcefulness.
I purchased the drive itself in the discount department of the DNS store - one laptop drive cost me only 35 rubles. Yes, yes, yes, thirty-five rubles for a DVD cutter! Here are the models that are available right at the time of writing:
It has become a little more expensive, but you can always buy any laptop drive at a flea market or secondhand. If only it worked and had an interface SATA connections. The presence or absence of a front panel does not matter - it is purely a decorative element.
The second part that we definitely need is a USB box for the HDD. We need a box for a laptop drive with a SATA connection. A new box costs from 400 rubles, but you can find it cheaper if you look for this product second-hand.
It is more profitable (in terms of price) to buy the box not in a store, but at a flea market, from your hands. You won't need a store warranty anyway - we'll disassemble the box down to the screws and improve the design a little.
Why do we choose SATA? This is a more current, faster and less expensive connection method (you have to pay extra for the retro IDE format). In addition, the connector IDE connections on a DVD drive is completely non-standard, and unnecessary problems are unnecessary. In general, SATA!
In addition, you need two pieces of wire (MGTF will do), a stationery knife, (nail clippers), one thin Phillips screwdriver, a toothpick, wire cutters, pliers, a soldering iron and the necessary soldering supplies.
Let's get started!
First you need to gut the drive box and remove the USB to SATA adapter board from there. Each model is understood differently, so I won’t give general advice here. We only need the board, the rest can be thrown away.
The main problem is the power connectors. For some reason, CDs made it shorter and with a different pinout. Although in laptop drives the 12V and 3V lines are not used. In general, we will do the food ourselves. Here is a diagram of the power connectors for optical drive and hard drive.
Now let's move on to modifying the drive. It needs to be disassembled to gain access to the board. Disassembly is not difficult: unscrew the screws (there are three of them) on the top cover and remove it.
The board we need to access is safely hidden under the drive tray. But, as with conventional large drives, the tray can be extended mechanically. To do this on a laptop drive without a muzzle, you need to poke a toothpick into the hole slightly to the right of the eject button. If there is a decorative face on the drive, then there is a hole on it where you need to poke. Although it will probably be a little narrower, so instead of a toothpick you will have to use an unbent thin paperclip.
Once access to the board is obtained, we will begin finalizing it with a file. We need to gnaw out a hole large enough in the connector and in the lid so that our adapter from the box can fit in there freely. Depending on the accuracy and tools used (I chewed with clippers, wire cutters and pliers), it should look something like this:
Now take a utility knife and cut the tracks on the back of the power connector on the drive. For reliability, you can make two cuts to cut out a whole strip and certainly open the contact. We do this because the pinout of the power connector for SATA-HDD and SATA-DVD is different. Below you can see that the tracks are cut: compare with the contacts of the SATA data connector (left)
We will supply power with separate wires in accordance with the pinout of both connectors (we need one GND and one +5V). By the way, if you want, you can add a detachable connection to the wires to completely disconnect the drive from the board.
This is how you get an external DVD drive from which you can install windows in case of problems. And no dancing with flash drives. True, you need to be able to hold a soldering iron in your hands. For those who do not have this problem, they save.
Do you need to make a USB-DVD drive even cheaper and without a soldering iron?
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Installing the DVD-ROM device is very simple. You just need to decide on the device connection standard: “IDE” or “SATA”? Depending on this, the connecting cables (data and power cables) will be different.
This is what our “IDE” device looks like from the back (where the connection takes place).
We install the DVD-ROM in the space allocated for it in the system unit (usually the front top part body). We connect the power and the “data loop”. Please note! On the “cable” there is a “key” in the mounting socket for its correct orientation. For “IDE” drives, the connection should look like this.
Now all we have to do is securely fix our device on both sides with four bolts and connect the second end of the “cable” directly to the motherboard.
For “SATA” drives, this process is completely identical to that described, and the cable DVD data devices of the old standard must be connected to one of the “IDE” channels of the controller on the board.
In the figure above, under the numbers, we show:
- 1 - the first “IDE” controller (two devices can be installed on it: “master” and “slave”)
- 2 - second “IDE” controller (you can also connect two devices: in master mode and slave mode)
- 3 - drive controller (FDC controller)
So, it is to controller number 3 that we will connect our disk drive. It is also called a “floppy disk” or “3.5-inch disk” (based on the size of the floppy disks with which it works).
The drive looks like this:
And here are its connection connectors from the back side:
The large oval is the data cable connector, the white one with four pins is the power connector. The drive data cable is slightly narrower than the “IDE cable” hard drive, so you simply cannot confuse and connect incorrectly :)
This is what it looks like:
The cable is also equipped with a special “key” to prevent it from being installed incorrectly. The corresponding “key” is also available on the motherboard controller.
The power cable to the floppy disk comes directly from the computer's power supply. It has a specific connector and is connected as follows:
Pay attention to which side the connector is connected to the device (this is the only correct position). Otherwise the floppy disk will not work.
At the end of the article, I want to give a little advice: if you need to open a CD-DVD-ROM without turning on the computer (for example, you forgot a disk in it), then pay attention to the small hole specially provided for this purpose on its front panel.
Straighten the paperclip (or use a needle), insert it into the hole and press firmly. The device tray will open slightly. Pull it out completely by hand, remove the disc and push it back in. Don't worry, it won't break. Just don't do this while the disk is spinning inside the device! :)
The disk drive, until recently a mandatory element in any computer, is today losing ground to flash drives and retiring. Manufacturers have caught on to this trend and are now happy to follow it, refusing to install a drive in computers and laptops. But what if you need a disk drive? This is discussed in our article.
First we need to decide why we need a disk drive. It's not about his type - by default he should be able to read and write DVDs, that's just the time. But there is such a thing as a connection type - the interface that our drive connects to the computer. It is up to him to be chosen.
The easiest way to determine this is to visually inspect the motherboard and determine the available connection locations.
Let's figure it out in order:
Have you considered the motherboard? Let's evaluate the availability of free ports. If there are several free SATA ports and an IDE port, then you definitely need to choose the first option. It has seriously more advantages, and it’s easier to connect. If there is only one free SATA port, then you can think about whether you suddenly want to connect another one to the computer HDD? He needs this port more. Well, the easiest option is if you have either SATA or IDE ports. You have no choice, act according to the circumstances.
Removing the old drive
To do this, you will need a medium-thick Phillips screwdriver with a good slot and a vacuum cleaner.
Note! Take care in advance to collect the mounting hardware in a separate place - it will be very helpful during reassembly. It is very unpleasant to look for bolts throughout the apartment.
- Remove the side covers from system unit. To do this, unscrew a pair of screws from the back on each side and pull the covers back. After moving them a couple of centimeters and freeing the grooves, remove the covers.
- It's vacuum cleaner time. Carefully, without touching the electronic components (this is important!), remove the top layer of dust. It is better to remove residues using a compressed air cylinder - there is less risk of damaging the components.
- Locate your drive from the inside. Remove traces of hot melt glue from the cables using a screwdriver. Be careful!
- Carefully remove the cable from the connectors of the drive and motherboard. Then pull out the power.
- The drive is secured with fairly thin screws on the sides - their number ranges from two to four on each side. Unscrew them and remember the approximate position.
- Now remove the drive. Pull it inside the system unit and pull it out, being careful not to touch the rest of the computer components. If the drive does not pull in, push it from the inside out and pull it towards you.
Note! Some models of system units do not allow you to pull out the drive inside. The front panel prevents pulling out - for example, the drive bays have rounded edges to which the drive clings. In this case, you need to remove the front panel by unscrewing the four bolts or slightly bending the latches in four places. Do this with extreme care: a system unit with a front panel that is not securely fastened will completely lose its presentability.
Installing a new drive in the system unit
In addition to a screwdriver, you may need pliers.
On a note! If you replaced the drive and followed the previous step to remove the old one, then you have already prepared everything for installation.
Now we will look at what to do for those who want to install a disk drive in new computer, where it has never been, or wants to install a second drive in addition to the old one.
- Using the instructions from the previous paragraph, open the system unit and remove the front panel.
- Carefully remove one of the plugs for five-inch devices from the front panel. Be careful not to break the grooves, as it may come in handy in the future if you want to get rid of the drive.
- Using pliers, break out the metal plate opposite the selected plug on the front panel. The plate will definitely not be useful anymore, so just break it out. Can be bent.
- Remove the new drive from its antistatic packaging. Remove all shipping stickers. Carefully insert the drive into its place in the system unit.
Note! It would be nice to find complete bolts from the system unit, but there are none; buy four or eight bolts together with the drive to secure it.
- Secure the drive with screws. Watch its position: it is important that it fits neatly with the front panel. One way or another, its position can be adjusted later.
- Reinstall the front panel. If the drive does not align with it, loosen the screws and slide it into position. Tighten the screws.
Connecting the installed drive to the motherboard
Let's first consider the option with IDE
IDE - old format with your own setup rules. The loop involves the installation of two devices, so it turns out that one device is always the master (“Master”), and the other is always the slave (“Slave”). This may be the problem if the connected drive is not detected. To eliminate it, check the position of the jumper on the back of the drive. Pay attention to the screenshot.
Universal case: if you have only one disk drive on the cable and it is connected with the outermost connector, then put the jumper in the left position (“Cable Select”, or auto-detection of the connection type). If there are two disk drives or devices in general on the cable, then the jumper should take a position based on the position of the device: if the outermost connector is “Master,” that is, the right position, if the middle one is “Slave,” that is, the middle position. However, IDE motherboards have been around for a very long time, so they can easily not meet the standards. In this case, there is only one piece of advice - refer to the instructions.
Now an option with SATA
All that remains is to close the side covers, tighten their mounting screws and start using the computer. Ready!
Video - Connecting (installing, replacing) a PC drive
full-screen video than CD-ROM drives, bringing games to new level realism. In addition, it becomes possible to burn more entertainment or educational software onto fewer CDs. For example, electronic version Complete National Geographic magazine comes on either 30 CD-ROMs or 4 DVD-ROMs.
Third generation DVD-ROM sets, such as the Creative Labs PC-DVD Encore 6X Dxr3 (shown in pictures), offer state-of-the-art performance and readability regular disks CD-ROM. And with devices that include a PCI MPEG-2 decoder (for example, the Encore kit), you can also watch DVD movies both on your PC monitor and on your TV screen. Here's how to connect a third-generation DVD-ROM kit that includes a drive with the widely used IDE interface.
1 Prepare your system for upgrading. Connecting a DVD drive, MPEG decoder board and all the necessary software will significantly change the configuration of your PC. Therefore, even before starting work, to protect yourself, check whether the PC is working properly and whether the equipment does not conflict. Click the Start button and select Settings?Control Panel, double-click the System icon, or check right click Click on the “My Computer” icon and select the “Properties” menu item, and then go to the “Device Manager” tab. If you see Exclamation point next to any device, click the Start button again, point to Help, and look for the hardware troubleshooting section. In addition, conduct a complete backup information from the PC hard drive.
2 Install the MPEG decoder board. Turn off your PC and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Ground yourself - best done with a metal bracelet connected to a grounded metal object. Remove the PC case cover and find a free PCI slot. Remove the one behind it back wall PC case metal plate. Carefully insert the decoder board into the connector and, making sure that it is firmly seated, secure it with screws.
3 Connect the DVD drive. Modern motherboards have a primary and secondary IDE channel, each with its own connector (A). One cable connects the hard drive to the primary, and the other usually CD-ROM drive- to the secondary channel. Each of them can support two devices, and if possible, connect the DVD drive to the same cable as the CD-ROM drive. If this slot is occupied by another device, such as a tape drive or Zip drive, connect the DVD drive to the cable that connects the system board to the hard drive. Of course, this is only possible if one of the IDE cables has three connectors. Otherwise, use the cable that came with your DVD drive. Make sure the jumper located on the back of the DVD drive is set to the “slave” (B) position. If you need a carrier to fit the drive into your PC (for example, if you are installing a 3.5-inch drive in a 5.25-inch bay), install it. Insert the DVD drive into the bay (C) and connect the IDE and power cables (D) to the drive. Check to see if the colored wire (usually red) of the IDE cable is connected to the first pin of the DVD drive connector (note that it is labeled).
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Connect the audio and video cables. From now on, you will have to master the profession of an electrician, that is, connect a lot of cables. 
The connection process itself depends on the manufacturer of the kit (in this article we are talking about the Creative Labs PC-DVD Encore 6X with a Dxr3 decoder). Carefully read the User's Manual included in the kit and begin work in accordance with the given procedure:
connect the DVD drive and the MPEG card with an audio cable (to the Audio 1 In connector);
if the audio cable goes from the CD-ROM drive to sound card, then disconnect it from it and connect it to the Audio 2 In connector (second audio input connector) of the MPEG board;
connect the Audio out (audio output) connectors of the MPEG card and the Audio in (audio input) connectors of the sound card with an audio cable;
disconnect the cable going to the monitor from the graphics card and connect it to the lower connector of the MPEG card, intended for an external monitor;
connect with the included DVD-ROM video cable feedback MPEG and graphics cards;
If you want to watch DVD movies on your TV, connect one video cable from the upgrade kit (either an RCA or S-video connector depending on the characteristics of your TV) to the video output of the MPEG card and the video input connector of your TV;
if you have a stereo receiver or speaker system For a PC that can decode Dolby Digital Surround audio, use a cable not usually included with the DVD-ROM to connect the MPEG card and stereo device.
5 Install DVD drive drivers and software. Connect your PC to the network and turn it on. Windows systems 9x should detect your new drive and board and prompt you to install drivers. Insert the driver disc (floppy or CD) and follow the instructions that appear on the monitor screen. Then install the software included in the DVD Drive Upgrade Kit following the instructions in the User's Guide. You may need to restart your PC after this. Finally, check whether the new drive will read regular CDs and DVD-ROMs. If there are problems, such as the PC not being able to detect the drive or read the disc, turn off the computer and double-check all connections. (With so many cables, it is easy to make a mistake and connect one incorrectly.) If the problem cannot be resolved, contact service technical support developer of the upgrade kit. If all equipment is working correctly, turn off the PC and put on the case cover.