Installing a DVD Drive Lab 9-1

     Ok, basically the same as a hard drive. Depending upon the case you're using, you may have to install rails on the drive and slide it into place until you hear a click and it's mounted. Otherwise you'll use some screws to mount it into the drive bay.
     Then you plug in your IDE or SATA cables, and presti-digitato you can now read and/or write to your new dvd drive. Again, if you're using an IDE device and connecting on the same IDE channel as another device, ensure the master/slave jumpers are set correctly on the two devices. If the jumpers are set correctly and it doesn't show up under "computer", then check the bios to ensure the slave setting is enabled, older machines anyway. SATA is not such a big deal only one device per SATA connection please.
    As far as software goes, you can use the burning capabilities in the OS or third party software such as Nero or Adaptec.