Optical Drive
The classic PATA or parallel ATA drives consist of the master-slave system. The master device’s role is to process and control other devices or drives in the motherboard. It will be the first to appear and operate in the BIOS or operating system (I., 2011). The slave devices' role is to be controlled by another device, which would be the master drive. It’s important to have this system since one device store the operating system and other features whereas the other would be its “backup” and extra storage base. In modern computers, optical drives are slowly becoming uncommon since everything is moving towards digital availability. This is an example of the only time optical drives are unnecessary to be installed in some cases. If a certain software can be installed digitally, then there is no use for an optical drive. For recreational or entertainment purposes, if a user is unable to find a digital copy of a specific movie on the internet, a CD / DVD drive can be useful for that user to insert and play that movie.
Before installing the optical drive, it is crucial to have a 5.25” drive bay in your computer case since this will be where the drive will be installed in. Another component required for installation is screwdrivers which will hold and stabilize the drive in the motherboard. Lastly, a data cable and power cable connected to. The first step is to locate the drive bay. Some drive bays have covers to protect the motherboard from dust and debris. In scenario when the case is screwed in, it is best to unscrew it first before proceeding. The next step is to mount the drive in the drive bay. If the drive refuses to fit, it is best to manually remove the front panel and mount it while it’s detached from the case. Once mounted, line up the holes from the optical drive and screw them tightly to the drive bay. The final steps include connecting the optical drive to the motherboard by using the SATA data and power cables. The SATA data cable is plugged into the back of the drive and into a SATA port in the motherboard (Larner, 2020). The SATA power cable connects to the power supply and to the back of the optical drive. To make it organized and minimize chaos regarding the wires and cables in the motherboard, it is suggested to use the cable management hole at the back of the case.
References
Larner, S. (2020, November 22). 5 Steps to Install a Optical Drive in a PC (CD/DVD or Blu-ray). How To Build Gaming Computers. https://www.build-gaming-computers.com/how-to-install-optical-drive.html
I. (2011, June 22). Difference Between Master and Slave. Compare the Difference Between Similar Terms. https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-master-and-vs-slave/
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