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12x8x32 Internal IDE
CD-RW 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 D, “Product warranties and notices” on page D-1. 12x8x32 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive User’s Guide First Edition (January 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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Contents About this book.....................v Safety: Read first....................vii Part 1: Installation and user’s guide.............1-1 Appendix A. Product specifications.............A-1 Appendix B. Problem Solving ...............B-1 Appendix C. Customizing the device-driver configuration settings C-1 Appendix D. Help and service information...........D-1 Appendix E. Product warranties and notices..........E-1 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 iii
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iv 12x8x32 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide
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About this book This manual contains instructions for installing, configuring, and ® troubleshooting the IBM 12x8x32 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive. The manual is divided into two parts: Part 1: Installation and user’s guide This guide contains abbreviated installation instructions. This guide also contains the product description and expanded installation instructions in the following languages: v English v French v Spanish v Italian v Brazilian Portuguese v Traditional Chinese v Japanese Part 2: App
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vi 12x8x32 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide
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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. viii 12x8x32 Internal IDE CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide
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Part 1: Installation and user’s guide This part of the manual consists of an introduction, installation instructions, and instructions for using and maintaining this 12x8x32 CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) drive. Introduction This section describes this option and the software that comes with it. This section also contains some information you will need before you install the option. Product description The IBM 12x8x32 CD-RW drive can write and read CD-RW and CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, and can read mass-
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In addition to this manual, the option kit includes: v CD-RW drive v Two audio cables v Four mounting screws v one IDE cable 3 v Two bezels for use with certain computers v Adaptec Easy CD Creator and DirectCD software disc v Laser Safety Guide for CD-ROMs v Electrical safety booklet Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty service. See Appendix D for warranty information. Software descript
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System requirements Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following system requirements. ® ® v Minimum microprocessor: Intel Pentium processor (or the equivalent) 4 v Minimum RAM: 32 MB v Available IDE connection v Available internal power connection v Available 5.25-in. drive bay v One of the following operating systems: – Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 – Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me – Microsoft Windows 2000 You might need a flathead or P
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Front view of the drive Refer to the following illustrations to identify parts that might be referred to in the installation instructions. 1CD tray. Use this tray to load and unload a CD. 2Busy indicator. This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to, or plays a CD. 3Manual-eject hole. This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a CD from the drive, when normal procedures do not work. 4Eject/Load button. When pushed, this button opens or closes the CD tray. Back
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5DC-power connector. Use this connector to attach the CD-RW drive to the computer power supply cord. Part 1: Installation and user’s guide 1-5
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Installing the Drive To install the drive into your computer, use the following steps. Step 1. Opening the computer To open your computer, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Unplug the power cords for the computer and all attached devices. 3. Remove the cover from the computer. Step 2. Unpacking the drive To unpack the drive, do the following: 1. In order to discharge any accumulated static electricity, touch an unpainted metal surface for at least two second
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v Some non-IBM computers support the cable-select setting, where the position of the device on the cable determines whether a device is master or slave. See the documentation that comes with your computer to determine if your system supports this setting. Step 4. Setting the configuration jumper The following illustration shows the master 1 setting, the slave 2 setting, and the cable-select 3setting. Configure the CD-RW drive by placing a jumper over one pair of pins corresponding to the s
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with this drive. Using the wrong size screws might damage the drive. Thread the screws in loosely to check their position. Usually two screws are used on each side. 3. Check to make sure the alignment is correct, and then tighten the screws to secure the drive. Do not overtighten. Step 6. Attaching the cables to the drive Connect the cables to the CD-RW drive as follows: 1. If you want to connect the CD-RW drive to your sound adapter or to the sound function on your system board, locate the incl
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2. Be sure the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and do not block the power-supply fan blades or air-flow paths. 3. Reinstall the computer cover. 4. Reconnect all devices and check any devices that might have become disconnected, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. 5. Connect all power cords to electrical outlets. Step 8. Attaching the bezels This option package includes two bezels that conform to the curved design of some computers. If your computer has a curved design, you
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To install the Easy CD Creator and DirectCD software for Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0, do the following steps: 1. Insert the Easy CD Creator and DirectCD disc into your CD-RW drive. 2. If the Adaptec Easy CD Creator Installation window opens, follow the onscreen instructions. If not, continue to the next step. 3. Click Start --> Settings --> Control Panel. 4. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation
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CD Creator is used to copy CDs, create new data CDs, and produce new audio CDs that can be read by standard CD-RO drives and CD players. DirectCD is used to make file archives and data CDs that can be altered many times. It also provides the convenience of direct drive letter access. When used with CD-RW media, DirectCD is very much like using a diskette to store files. If DirectCD is used with CD-R media, you can write and rewrite until the CD is full, and then the data becomes fixed. DirectCD-
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Attention: Wiping a CD using a circular motion might cause loss of data. v Handle the CD by the edges or by the center hole. Do not touch the surface of the CD. v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth. v Do not write on the surface. v Do not place the CD in direct sunlight. v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the CD. v Do not bend the CD. Caring for the CD-RW drive To protect your CD-RW drive during operation, observe the follo
