Skybird wrote: >> Yes, you can use the existing cable. Yes, you can keep the NEC with the Pioneer. You can use the NEC as a DVD-ROM drive. When you install the Pioneer, set the jumper on the drive to the Cable Select position. Also. put the Pioneer at the end of the IDE cable. Experience shows that many writing drives like to be in the Master position on the cable. << (this is from my prior thread)

I received the Pioneer drive today, so now that I've seen it, I have some questions. My current configuration is the Samsung DVD/CD player as drive D, and the NEC DVD/CD-RW as drive E. The Samsung is above the NEC in the computer. I want to move the NEC to the Samsung slot for use as a player, and the Pioneer DVR-115DBK in slot E as my writer.

I'm wondering why I would use the Cable Select position for the jumper on the Pioneer. I would think I would use the Master position, since I'll be putting the Pioneer at the end of the IDE cable, which you indicate is the Master position. Also, what jumper position should I use for the NEC? I assume I'll have to change the NEC jumper position since I'm moving the drive up to the top slot, so it will connect using the cable that had been connected to the Samsung.

Thanks,

Gary

EDIT: I forgot to ask, how do I figure out what model my computer is? All I can find is Dell Dimension XPS, and nothing after the XPS. Also, I'm using Windows XP Pro, if it makes a difference with my DVD situation.