Setup for TDK veloCD 16x10x40x

TDK veloCD setup
OK gang...I have spent my money and my veloCD 16x10x40x will be here tomorrow. Is there anything special I need to know to set this puppy up? I mean, do I just install it, plug in the power connector and hook it into the ribbon cable that my Creative 52x CD-ROM is on? Just want to make sure that I am setting it up correctly.

Also, I will have Nero 5.0 on it. I have gone to the Nero homepage and they offer a free upgrade to 5.5. Anyone have any experience with downloading and installing this upgrade? Any problems?

The other thing that is on the way is an Epson Stylus Color 980. By the way, for any of you looking for new hardware, the TDK veloCD has a $30.00 rebate good until the end of June and the Epson 980 has a $50.00 rebate (not sure when that ends). I bought the TDK at Egghead and the printer at Buy.com.

I do have a question about the USB on the printer. I know that I will need to buy a cable because one doesn't come with the printer. Some of them are regular (usually 6 foot and 10 foot varieties) and some of them are gold plated...for some extra money, of course. Anyone have any suggestions? Do the gold plated ones really give any better service? Let me know what you think. Thanks to one and all.