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I need to know how to install a cdrom r/w on my pc.I took the cdrom-r/w out of a Gatway pc and trying to put it in A 2nd pc I own.What do I need to do to make it work?-jimjames

You will need to make sure the jumpers are set right for master or slave as needed for your second system.

You will need the and you will need burning software the supports your burner.

How do you set the jumpers and I look for the ASPI 4 IN 1 Drivers and had no luck in finding them.I am new at this and need all the help I can get to get this cdrom-r/w drive to work. Thanks for the help---jimjames

You can get the ASPI 4 in 1 drivers
As for the jumper settings, they are normally marked on the back of the drive, usually as MA (master), SL (slave), or CS (cable select). See picture below:

There is a thin red line that runs up and down the length of the IDE ribbon cable on one side. You should have the cable so that the red line is to the side with the power connector on your CD R drive.