How can one install a combo drive?

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installing combo drive

the modern computer technology works on 'master and slave' technology. in this two similar type of devices can be attached to the same data port on the mother board .
in order to install a combo drive there are two possible conditions:-1. you already have a CD-ROM,CD-rw etc.2. this is your first drive.
if you already have drive then plug the data cable of combo drive into the previuos drive and then plug the power cable of combo drive drive into power supply of system . then turn on the system combo drive will appear as the slave of previous drive . combo drive is ready to use.(in case of OS other than win- xp, u r supposed to insall driver)
if this is your first drive then plug the data cable of combodrive on the mother board and plug the power supply and turn on the system drive will appear(in case of OS other than win- xp, u r supposed to insall driver)
First answer by Ajeet. Last edit by Ajeet. Contributor trust: 63 [recommend contributorrecommended]. Question popularity: 34 [recommend question].

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