Installing 2nd DVD burner

Would someone please point me to a link for installing a second burner in my Dual G4 FW800.
Both burners work fine connected individually on the bus, but not both connect at the same time
I think Master/Slave issue and I do not know how to reset the drives
Original 4x Superdrive (Pioneer 105) and a 8x Lacie (NEC 2510A)
I would appreciate any links/input
Thankyou - Ron

Problem solved, eventually found the manuals for both Mac and Lacie

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