Satellite Pro 6100: What drive and connection is supported - Master, Slave or CSEL?

Hello,
i want to install a Pioneer DVR-K14L DVD writer.
After the installation, the notebook show me an
error during the initialisation.
It is possible to use this type of Slimline DVD writer?
What kind of modus is important (master, slave or cable-select)?
Thank you and
best regards
oelauge

Hi
I assume you get an IDE# 1 error message. Am I right?
The fact is that not all drives are compatible with the notebooks.
I'm not sure which settings the supported drive should have. But I surmise it's could be a CSEL.
However, I have found this DVD-RW drive which should be compatible; the part number is P000366780
http://www.getpartsonline.com/p000366780.html
But unfortunately, there is nothing about the pin assignment and the settings.
If you want to be 100% sure about the supported devices on your notebook so you should ask the Toshiba service partner in your country for the details

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IN the download page (http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU)
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Please read further ahead (2nd page) in the forum on the link from my previous post. There is a written step by step guide, but...
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14.1' (1024x768) TFT colour display,
15.1' (1024x768) TFT colour display,
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