How do I install my burner without affecting the harddrives or the system in general?

[DarrylLicke]

I've installed HDs before but I've never isntalled another IDE device when the system was already set up.

Does how the cables are connected now versus how they are connected after make a difference?

The other IDE devices are a DVD-rom and a HD. They are all on a Asus P3V4X.

 

[LarryXtreme]

That was a kickass mobo.

 

[Steven the Leech]

Should detect and set up the Burner automatically, assuming the device is configured properly [master vs slave]. Depending on the OS you may have to change the drive letters to suit your tastes. Personally I would set the slave to the DVD/HD and set the Burner to master on the other IDE chanell.

 

[fluxquantum]

speaking of the Asus P3V4X, i still have mine. unfortunately the 1st ide connector shorted out. that was one hell of a mobo. i was able to overclock my p3-600e to 900 MHz on that thing.