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IBM
16X Max DVD-ROM
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 C. Product warranties and notices” on page C-1. First Edition (September 2000) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2000. 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 information ...................vii Installation and user’s guide................1-1 Appendix A. Problem solving ...............A-1 Appendix B. Help and service information...........B-1 Appendix C. Product warranties and notices..........C-1 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2000 iii
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iv 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive: User’s Guide
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About this book ® This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive with Software MPEG-2 Option Kit. 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
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vi 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive: User’s Guide
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Safety information 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. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. viii 16X Max DVD-ROM 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 16X Max DVD-ROM Drive. Product description This option package is intended for multimedia applications. The drive comes ® ® with a CD containing MPEG-2 decoder software for Microsoft Windows 98, ® Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me). In
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v Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, or Windows NT 4.0 operating system if you will be using the MPEG-2 software CD v An available drive bay v An available IDE connection v 40 MB available hard disk space v Audio adapter supporting 44.1 or 48 kHz sampling rate v Optional stereo speakers v AGP 2X video with overlay support Before you begin Before you install the DVD-ROM drive, read the information in this section on handling precautions and on using the drive controls and connectors. Hand
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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 «1¬Disc drawer This drawer is where you load and unload a disc. «2¬Headphone jack This jack provides audio output to the headphones. «3¬Volume control This dial controls the headphone volume. «4¬Busy indicator This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to, or plays a disc. «5¬Emergency eject hole This hole provides access to the eject mecha
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Rear view of the drive Pin 1 «1¬Audio-out connector This connector transmits the analog audio signals to an audio adapter. «2¬Configuration pins These pins are used to set the drive configuration. «3¬IDE port This connects the DVD-ROM drive to the IDE cable. «4¬Power connector This connects the DVD-ROM drive to the power cable. Installing the drive Follow these steps to install the DVD-ROM drive: Step 1. Opening the computer 1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power
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Step 3. Setting the configuration jumpers You can configure your drive as master «1¬, slave «2¬, or cable-select «3¬,as shown. «4¬and«5¬are reserved. Use the following guidelines to determine the correct configuration for your DVD-ROM drive. v Configure the DVD-ROM drive as a master if it will be the only device that is connected to an IDE cable. This is the preset configuration. v Configure the DVD-ROM drive as a slave if it will be the second device on an IDE cable. Be sure to configure the ot
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Step 4. Mounting the drive in the bay Attention: Be sure to use the M3 x 5-mm 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 DVD-ROM 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 DVD-ROM drive will not be able to read the disc properly. 1. Slide th
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The following is an illustration of the internal audio cable that comes with your option package. 1. Connect the single-connector end of the included internal audio cable «1¬to the audio-out connector on the DVD-ROM drive. 2. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector «2¬to the IDE connector on the drive. Align the cable so that the color-coded edge is closest to the power cable connector «3¬. Use the IDE cable that is provided with this option if there is no cable attached to the IDE port. The IDE cab
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Step 7. Attaching the faceplates This option package includes up to two faceplates that conform to the curved design of specific IBM systems. If your computer has a curved design, you can attach one of the included faceplates so that the front of the drive matches the exterior cabinet. Choose the faceplate that best fits your computer, and attach it after you have mounted the DVD-ROM drive in the appropriate bay. What to do next If you will be using the drive as a data-only DVD-ROM drive, or as
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9. Click Close. 10. Click OK to restart your computer. Setting the DMA mode for Windows 2000 1. Click Start, then click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click System. 3. Select Hardware. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. Click IDE ATA/ATAPI controller. 6. Double-click Secondary IDE. 7. Click Advanced Settings. 8. Click Transfer Mode, and select DMA if available. 9. Click OK 10. Click Close. 11. Click OK to restart your computer. Installing the DVD-viewing software To install DVD-Expre
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The following is a list of manufacturer Web sites that contain Windows NT 4.0 DMA device drivers for system boards: v IBM: http://www.ibm.com v Intel: http://www.intel.com v VIA: http://via.com.tw v ALi: http://ali.com.tw Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for information on other system-board manufacturers. Viewing a DVD movie After you install the DVD-ROM drive, configure DMA, and install DVD-viewing software, you can view a DVD movie. DVD Express will start automatically
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setting up to four times after setting the initial region code. After the region code has been changed from its initial setting four times, it is fixed and can no longer be changed. To change the region code, an encrypted DVD of the new region must be in the DVD-ROM drive. To display the region code status, follow these instructions: 1. In the DVD Express windows, click DVD Options. 2. Click DVD Region. Care and maintenance This section includes information on taking care of your DVD-ROM drive a
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v Do not insert foreign objects into the drive. v Do not stack objects on the drive. v Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive. v Remove any discs from the disc drawer and make sure that the drawer is closed before moving the drive unit. v Keep the original packing materials. If you need to ship the drive unit to a different location, use the original packing materials to ensure that the drive is transported safely. Manually ejecting a disc If a drive becomes defective and
