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Question

I just bought what I thought was an internal  cd/dvd burner for my Optiplex GX240.  I received 2 software discs but no info on how to install this item.  Does anyone know?

Skybird · Answer

Will the new drive be the second drive or the only drive?  If there is already a CD drive in the system, can you post the Brand and Model?  Also, please postthe Brand and model of the new drive.

cd burner confu · Answer

This is the second drive  It is a Dell-  model # GCC-4482B

Skybird · Answer

The GCC-4482B is a Combo drive. It will read and write CD media and
will only read DVD media. The GX240 comes in differnt cases. I assume
your is a tower. To install this drive ........

Jumper it as cable Select (CS or CSEL). There is a block if pins that
has a jumper across two pins. Move the jumper to the Cable Select
Position. A typical jumper is as shown here (red circle) .............

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6603_7-5118840-4.html?tag=txt

here is the GX240 Service Manual. It shows how to open the system and
move components in and out.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx240/en/sm/index.htm

Armed with this knowledge, shutdown the system. Open the case. Install
the new drive and connect it to the same cable the old drive is using.
their is a connector for it on the same cable. Connect a power connector
to the new drive. There is already a spare one there. Close the system
and power up.

Press F2 while the blue Dell is shown and enter the Set-up. Find the Secondary
IDE Channel and see the two CD drives there. Set each to AUTO if not already so.

Exit and save and upon boot-up to Windows, the system will auto install both drives.

Skybird · Answer

A DVD burner is a single unit.  It will read and burn CDs, CDRWs, DVDs (everything).        Message Edited by Skybird on 12-27-2005 06:34 PM

cd burner confu · Answer

Thank you so much for the info...that was really helpful.  Does dell make a cd/dvd burner for my Optiplex.  I would like to be able to edit home movies on our computer.

Skybird · Answer

Yes, but is is desirable to purchase a DVD burner elsewhere due to cost,
unless Dell is having a sale. You still didn't say what case your GX240
is. It will accept standard IDE Devices. If you have a SFF (Small Form
Factor) it will only take one single notebook drive. I assume that is
not the system you have. Good brands of DVD Burners are Plextor, Pioneer,
NEC and Lite-on. They will range From $80 to as low as $40. Shop are
www.newegg.com . They have a large choice and are a high regarded seller.

cd burner confu · Answer

Are those cd and Dvd burners one unit or two separate units?

cd burner confu · Answer

Thank you so much for your help!

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