getting the pc to recognise the writer

[scotsman1]

I just bought a nec 2500 dvd writer, I slipped out
my cd writer put in the nec but my pc wont recognize it.
It says I need to start with system disc, I thought it would be
just a case of 1 in 1 out, any1 help please.

[babyboo]

Did you uninstall the drive you took out first? Also, for some reason I had to use master/slave combination and not cable select to get mine to work.

[scotsman1]

I uninstalled the pre drive, and just plugged it in
as i took out the plugs, every time i start it i get
start with system disc.
When i remove both drive and fit the nec it recognises
it then, then when i put in the dvd player it go'es to error.
Is there any good wiring diagrams i can check the master
slave you mention.
Will i need to mess with my h\d and floppy connections
to get them both to work?

[MOVIEGEEK]

Most look like this:

Most drives ship with master selected.

How do you have the drives connected?You should put the NEC as master on secondary IDE channel and the DVD-ROM as slave.

[scotsman1]

By god i feel like an ******* not being able to
understand the simple advice i was being given.
I could lie but i'll admit i never even noticed the
little removeable clip on the back of the recorder
that i should have been looking for, anyway i got
it eventually.
1 thing i must say this is a great site, full of tips
and advice on all aspects of the work i intend
doing, turning my video to dvd is one thing i'll
be trying so expext to hear a lot more from me.
thanks