Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive User's Guide

Table Of Contents

Part 1: Installation and user’s guide

The IBM

48X-20X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive can read a compact disc (CD)

containing approximately 680 MB

of information. It is designed for installation

in a personal computer that uses the integrated drive electronics (IDE) or the

enhanced IDE architecture.

The CD-ROM device delivers data up to 48 times the standard CD-ROM

speed, delivering data at up to 7200 KB

per second. The drive reads compact

discs that meet the ISO-9660 and High-Sierra Group (HSG) standards. It also

reads multiple-session, extended architecture (XA) discs, such as the Kodak

Photo CD.

Product description

In addition to this book, the option package includes:

v 48X-20X Internal IDE CD-ROM Drive

v One “Y” audio cable, one audio cable

v Four mounting screws (M3 x 5 mm, slotted)

v One IDE cable for connecting two IDE devices

v Laser Safety Guide for CD-ROM drives

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.

You can find information on how to get help, technical support, and warranty

service in “Appendix C. Help and service information” on page C-1. Before

calling for technical support, refer to “Appendix B. Problem solving” on

page B-1.

Before you begin

Determine whether your computer meets the minimum requirements; see

“System requirements” on page 1-2 for details. Read the following information

before you start your installation.

You must complete the following steps to install the drive:

1. Determine which IDE connector to use and the corresponding configuration

setting.

1. MB equals approximately 1 000 000 bytes when referring to storage capacity.

2. KB equals approximately 1024 bytes when referring to data transfer speeds.

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