24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide OPTIONS by IBM
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Contents Safety: Read first . About this book . . . . . . . . . . Installation and user’s guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii . vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.
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About this book This manual contains instructions for installing, configuring, and ® troubleshooting the IBM 24X/10X/40 X Max CD-RW Drive.
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Installation and user’s guide This section provides the product description, installation instructions, and instructions for using and maintaining the IBM 24X/10X/40X Max 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.
v User’s Guide and Software CD v Laser Safety Guide 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. Product warranty and support information” on page D-1 for warranty information. Software description The User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software: v IBM RecordNow: With RecordNow, you can record your own CDs in a variety of ways.
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 – Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition (Me) – Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional – Microsoft Windows XP You might need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to complete the installation. You might also need to refer to the documentation that comes with your computer. Be sure to have this documentation available.
4 Eject/Load button: When pushed, this button opens or closes the CD tray. Back view of the drive Refer to the following illustration to identify parts that might be referred to in the installation instructions. 1 Reserved 2 Audio-out connector: Use this connector to attach the CD-RW drive to a sound adapter. 3 Configuration pins: These pins are used to set the drive configuration. 4 IDE connector: Use this connector to attach the CD-RW drive to the IDE cable.
Installing the Drive To install the drive into your computer, do the following: Step 1. Opening the computer To 1. 2. 3. open your computer, do the following: Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Unplug the power cords for the computer and all attached devices. Remove the cover from the computer. See the documentation for your computer for instructions on removing the cover. Step 2. Unpacking the drive To unpack the drive, do the following: 1.
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 computer 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 3 setting.
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 ensure that 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.
Step 7. Completing the hardware installation To complete the hardware installation, do the following: 1. Be sure that the drive is securely mounted and the connectors are firmly attached. 2. Be sure the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and do not block any fan blade 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.
Using CD-R and CD-RW discs The CD-RW can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can be erased and reused many times, while CD-R discs can be written to only once. Notes: 1. CD-R discs are playable on audio CD players. CD-RW discs are playable only on some audio CD players. 2. CD-R media is rated by write-speed. For 24x write mode, 24x media is required. For best results, limit write-speed to the media speed rating.
Handling and caring for a CD CDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to ensure that they remain readable. These precautions will help to prolong the life of your CDs. 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.
Loading a CD To load a CD into a horizontally mounted CD-RW drive, do the following: 1. Press the Eject/Load button. The tray slides out of the drive. 2. Insert the CD into the loading tray. 3. Close the loading tray by pressing the Eject/Load button, or by gently pushing the tray in. Attention: Do not force the tray to open; do not insert objects into the CD tray. If your tray does not open when you press the Eject/Load button, see “Ejecting a CD manually” on page 1-12.
2. Insert the CD into the tray, and the spring-loaded movable tab will hold on the disc in place. 3. Close the loading tray by pressing the Eject/Load button, or by gently pushing the tray in. Ejecting a CD manually If you press the Eject/Load button and the tray does not slide out, turn off the computer. Straighten a large paper clip to form a tool, as shown in the illustration. The straightened end must extend at least 45 mm (1.8 in.).
To make CD-RW or CD-R media compatible in other computers, do the following: 1. Right-click on the drive letter in My Computer. 2. Click Make Compatible. Limiting recording speed To limit the recording speed to meed lower speed media, do the following: 1. Right-click on the drive letter in My Computer. 2. Select Properties. 3. In the record-speed pull-down menu, select the appropriate speed. Installing the UDF Reader software for Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
Note: The UDF Reader is not required on any computer that has DLA installed. It is only used on computers that share media with computers that write with DLA. Note: Mount Rainier-formatted media cannot be read in any computer without DLA or the UDF reader installed. Using the RecordNow software RecordNow allows you to record Audio CDs, Data CDs, and copy existing CDs. Detailed information about using RecordNow is included in the RecordNow help.
Appendix A. Product specifications This appendix includes the following information: v Physical specifications v Power requirements v Environmental requirements v Drive write/read speeds v Drive performance v Format capabilities Physical specifications The physical specifications3 of the 24X/10X/40X Max CD-RW drive are listed in the following table. Physical specifications: Height 42 mm (1.7 in.) Width 149 mm (5.9 in.) Length 192 mm (7.6 in.) Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lb.
The following table lists the environmental specifications for the CD-RW drive. You can mount the drive vertically or horizontally. Environmental requirements Environmental Requirements: Specification Operational Nonoperational Temperature (noncondensing) +5° C to +45° C -40° C to +60° C (+41° F to +113° F) (-40° F to + 140° F) 8% to 80% 5% to 90% Relative humidity (noncondensing) Write/Read speeds The following table lists the write/read speeds for the CD-RW drive.
Drive performance: Feature Specification Burst data transfer rate 16.7 MB (1 MB is approximately 1 000 000 bytes of data) per second (ATA PIO Mode 4) 16.7 MB per second (ATA multi-word DMA Mode 2), 33.3 MB per second (Ultra DMA Mode 2) Average access time (including latency) 80 ms (17-40x, CAV) Cache memory (Read/Write) 2 MB Disc diameter 12 cm (4.7 in.) (8cm [3 in.
The CD-RW drive uses the following methods to write files to CDs: v Disc at Once: The drive writes to the entire disc in a single pass; data cannot be added at a later time. v Track at Once: The drive copies one track at a time to the disc. v Multisession: The drive writes several sessions to a disc; each session has at least one track. Listed below are descriptions of different CD formats that appear in the table. CD-Digital Audio: This format records audio CDs that can be played on audio CD players.
Appendix B. Problem solving Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user error. You might be able to use the information in this section to solve problems yourself, or gather helpful information you can pass on to a service technician. Review the following list for any problem descriptions that might fit your situation. Troubleshooting Your computer or CD-RW drive does not operate correctly or the busy indicator light does not come on. Take the following actions: 1.
a hard disk drive, attach it to the connector at the other end of the cable and attach the CD-RW drive to the middle connector. You cannot format a CD-RW disc Take the following actions: 1. Verify that your system has the latest level IDE controller device driver. See the documentation for your computer or IDE controller to determine which device driver file to look for. 2. Verify that you have the correct speed media for your write speed.
1. If you can read the CD in another CD player or you can see previous sessions, the directory information might be damaged on the volume, making it unreadable. Check the Veritas software online user’s guide for more troubleshooting ideas. 2. You might have a damaged CD-R or CD-RW disc. Try a new CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, or another brand of disc. 3.
6. Restart the computer. If the device icon is still not present, check cable connections, device jumper settings, and resolve any existing conflicts. The CD cannot be read. Take the following actions: 1. The CD might be dirty; clean it as described in “Handling and caring for a CD” on page 1-10. 2. The CD might be defective; try another CD. 3. The CD is not ISO-9660- or High Sierra Group-compatible. Check with your place of purchase. There is no sound from the CD. Take the following actions: 1.
v If using RecordNow, select Options->Advanced, and make sure that Burn-Proof is checked. v Try reducing the write speed to 8x, 6x, or 4x v Make sure the source and target drives are being operated in DMA mode. See “Appendix C. Customizing the device-driver configuration settings” on page C-1 for more information. Appendix B.
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Appendix C. Customizing the device-driver configuration settings Windows XP, Windows 98, and Window Me have two device-driver configuration parameters: Auto Insert Notify and DMA. The Auto Insert Notify parameter enables the computer to start audio CD software as soon as a CD is inserted into the CD-RW drive. The DMA parameter improves computer performance by having the computer DMA controller handle data transfers from the CD to memory, freeing the computer microprocessor to perform more important tasks.
6. Click the device that corresponds to the controller where your CD-ROM Drive is located (Primary IDE or Secondary IDE). 7. Click the Advanced Settings tab. 8. Select the Transfer Mode pull-down and select DMA if it is available. 9. Click OK. 10. Click Close to close the System Properties window. A message is displayed informing you that the system settings have changed. 11. Click OK to restart your computer.
board, and download and install the Windows NT 4.0 DMA device driver. The instructions for installing the driver are provided on the manufacturer’s Web site. Notes: a. Carefully read the instructions that come with your device driver. Some versions of Bus Master drivers do not support CD recordable devices. b. Some device drivers are available on the User’s Guide and Software CD that comes with your option. The following is a list of manufacturer Web sites that contain Windows NT 4.
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Appendix D. Product warranty and support information Warranty period Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Machines are eligible for on-site warranty service depending on the country or region where service is performed. A warranty period of 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor means that IBM will provide warranty service without charge for: 1. parts and labor during the first year of the warranty period 2.
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 This warranty statement consists of two parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Be sure to read Part 1 and the country-unique terms in Part 2 that apply to your country or region. Part 1 - General Terms This Statement of Limited Warranty includes Part 1 - General Terms and Part 2 - Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1.
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This limit also applies to IBM’s suppliers and your reseller. It is the maximum for which IBM, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
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Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: IBM’s entire liability to you for actual damages arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of your claim from IBM. UNITED KINGDOM Limitation of Liability: The following replaces items 1 and 2 of the first paragraph of this Section: 1.
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