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IBM 8x4x32x8
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Combination Drive
User’s Guide
OPTIONS
by IBM
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information under “Appendix E. Product warranty and notices” on page E-1. First Edition (May 2001) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
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Safety: read first Before installing this product, read the Safety Information. Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança. Pred instalací tohoto produktu si prectete prírucku bezpecnostních instrukcí. Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt. Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information. Avant d’installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité. Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen. Pr
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Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Lässäkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. iv IBM 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive: User’s Guide
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Contents Safety: read first ....................iii About this book ....................vii Registering your option ..................vii Installation and user’s guide................1-1 Product description ...................1-1 Installationrequirements..................1-2 Beforeyoubegin ....................1-2 Handlingprecautions..................1-2 Drive controls and connectors...............1-3 Installing the drive....................1-4 Step1.Openingthecomputer...............1-4 Step 2. U
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Telephone technical support ................D-1 Appendix E. Product warranty and notices ..........E-1 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty..............E-1 Part1-GeneralTerms .................E-1 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..............E-4 Trademarks......................E-13 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement.......E-13 vi IBM 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive: User’s Guide
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About this book ® This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. The manual is divided into the following parts: Part 1: Installation and user’s guide This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the following languages: v English v French v Spanish v Italian v Brazilian Portuguese v Traditional Chinese v Japanese Part 2: Appendixes This section contains device-driver, problem-solving, help and service,
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viii IBM 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive: User’s Guide
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Installation and user’s guide This section contains the product description, hardware and software installation instructions, and operating information for the IBM 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. Product description This Option by IBM contains a unique multifunction drive that can read and write CD-R and CD-RW discs, and can also read CD-ROM, DVD-ROM and DVD-R discs. This kit also includes a CD containing an Online User’s Guide, ® MPEG-2 decoding software and CD recording software for
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Installation requirements Be sure that your computer meets the following system requirements before installing the drive: v Minimum microprocessor: ® ® – Intel Pentium 133 MHz – Intel Pentium II 233 MHz for MPEG-2 playback v Minimum RAM: 32 MB v Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows Me operating system v An available half high drive bay v An available IDE connection v 40 MB available hard drive space v 700 MB available hard drive space for CD copy function v Audio
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Drive controls and connectors The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controls and connectors. Front view of the drive: Recordable ReWr ReWritab itable le 1Disc drawer This drawer is where you load and unload a disc. 2Busy indicator This light comes on when the drive reads from or writes to a disc. 3Emergency eject hole This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the drive. 4Open/Close button This button opens and closes the disc dra
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Rear view of the drive Pin 1 1Audio-out connector This connector transmits the analog audio signals to an audio adapter. 2Configuration pins These pins are used to set the drive configuration. 3IDE connector This connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the IDE cable. 4Power connector This connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the power cable. Installing the drive Follow these steps to install the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive: Step 1. Opening the computer 1. Turn off
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Step 3. Selecting an IDE connector Newer computers typically have two IDE connectors. If your computer has two IDE connectors, use the secondary IDE connector to connect the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. Typically the secondary IDE connector is adjacent to the primary IDE connector that connects to your hard disk drive. The IDE connector you select and the cable position you select will determine which configuration jumper setting you will use for the drive. v If you have two IDE connectors,
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Step 4. Mounting the drive in the bay Attention: Be sure to use the mounting screws in the option package when you are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that are too long might damage the drive. You can mount the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive horizontally or vertically in the computer. If you mount the drive vertically, you must secure any discs that you place into the drive before the drive tray is closed, or the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive will not be able to read the
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The following is an illustration of the internal audio cable that comes with your option package. 1. The internal audio cable has a split-connector end and a single-connector end. Connect one of the split-connector ends 1to the audio-out connector on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. If you have another CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive, attach the other split-connector end to the audio-out connector on this drive. Attach the single-connector end to your sound adapter. 2. Attach a 40-pin IDE-c
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3. Reinstall the computer cover. 4. Reconnect all external devices. 5. Plug all power cords into the electrical outlets. Step 7. Updating your computer configuration After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer. Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program. To see the configurat
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The IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software and User’s Guide CD contains several video device drivers in the \DRIVERS\VIDEO directory. These can be useful if you are having difficulty playing back DVD videos. Before using them, consult your system manual to determine what video hardware you have. To install them, use the Add New Hardware feature of your operating system. Step 9. Setting up your computer for DVD video playback This section provides instructions on enabling DMA settings so you can play DVD m
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and then the data becomes fixed. DLA-created media can be read only with newer CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives that support multi-read mode. No UDF reader is required for Windows NT 4.0, Windows Me, Windows 95 or Windows 98, if you use the CLOSE DISC button when ejecting a DLA-created disc. A UDF reader might be required when using other operating systems to read unclosed media. CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are not playable on most audio CD players. Note: CD-RW media
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Region code Region 1 U.S., Canada 2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan 3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea 4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand 5 Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India 6 People’s Republic of China You will be prompted for the initial region selection. If you insert a DVD with a different region code than the initial region-code, DVD Express will ask if you want to change the region code setting. You can change the region code from your initial setting up to four tim
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Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive To protect your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive during operation, observe the following precautions: v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or might damage the drive or discs. v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions: – High humidity – High temperature – Excessive dust – Mechanical vibration – Sudden shock or dropping – Placement on an inclined surface – Direct sunlight – Sudden temperature changes
