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2 IBM 4X/8X/32X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit
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4X/8X/32X Internal RW CD-ROM Drive Option Kit User's Guide OPTI O N S by IBM
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under Appendix E, “Product warranty and notices” on page 2-22. First Edition (February 2000) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED W
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Contents Safety: Read first ................................ iv Registering your option ............................ v About this book ................................ v Part 1: Installation and usage guide ................ 1-1 Part 2: Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Appendix A. Product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Appendix B. Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Appendix C. Customizing device d
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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. Před instalací tohoto produktu si přečtěte příručku bezpečnostních 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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Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. Registering your option Thank you for purchasing OPTIONS by IBM . Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the IBM Web site at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/regi
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vi IBM 4X/8X/32X CD-ReWritable Internal IDE Option Kit
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Part 1: Installation and usage guide This part of the manual consists of an introduction, installation instructions, and instructions for using and maintaining the CD-RW drive. Introduction This section will give you a description of this option and the software which comes with it, as well as some information you will need before you install the option. Product description The IBM can write and read CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) and CD-R (CD-Recordable) discs, and can read mass-produced stamped CDs.
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Blank CD-RW disc Blank CD-R disc Adaptec Easy CD Creator/DirectCD disc IBM Option Diskette Laser Safety Guide for CD-ROMs 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, “Help and service information” on page 2-20 for technical support information. Software description The Adaptec Easy CD Creator/DirectCD CD contains programs that wor
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System requirements Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following system requirements. Minimum microprocessor: Intel Pentium processor (or the equivalent) 4 Minimum RAM: 16 MB 3.5-inch diskette drive Available IDE connection Available internal power connection Available drive bay One of the following operating systems: – Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 – Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 – Microsoft Windows 2000 You may need a flathead
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Front view of the drive Refer to the illustration to identify parts that might be referred to in the installation instructions. .1/ Headphone jack This jack provides audio output to the headphones. .2/ Volume control This dial controls the headphone volume. .3/ CD tray This tray is where you load and unload a CD. .4/ Busy indicator This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to, or plays a CD. .5/ Manual-eject hole This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a CD from th
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.3/ Configuration pins These pins are used to set the drive configuration. .4/ IDE connector This port connects the CD-RW drive to the IDE cable. .5/ DC-power connector This port connects the CD-RW drive to the computer power supply cord. Installing the drive Follow these steps to install the CD-RW drive into your computer. Step 1. Opening the computer 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
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refer to the documentation that comes with your computer or with the device in question. 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 subordinate. See the documentation that comes with your computer to determine if your computer supports this setting. Step 4. Setting the configuration jumper The illustration shows the master .1/ setting, the subordinate (or slave) .2/ setting, and the cable-selec
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1. Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have specific required procedures for installing storage devices. Refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for further instructions. 2. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing or mounting bracket; then thread the screws in loosely to check their positions. Usually two screws are used on each side. 3. Check to make sure the alignment is correct; then tighten the screws to secure the drive. Do
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Step 7. Completing the hardware installation 1. Be sure that the drive is securely mounted and the connectors are firmly attached. 2. Be sure that 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. Plug all power cords into electrical outlets. Step 8. Attaching the facepla
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To install the IBM Option Diskette device drivers for Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.x, OS/2 or DOS: 1. Insert the IBM Option Diskette into the diskette drive. 2. Type A:CDSETUP in a command line and press Enter. 3. Click Setup. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. 5. Click Exit after software installation completes. 6. Restart your computer so the new settings take effect. Windows NT 4.0 will automatically detect the presence of the drive. No additional steps are re
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Using CD-R and CD-RW discs The CD-RW drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-R discs cannot be erased, but can be used with standard CD-ROM drives and CD players. You can use CD-R discs to record audio tracks, store data, archive files, and copy files from another CD. CD-RW discs can be erased and rewritten, but can be used only with newer MR (multi-read) and CD-RW compatible CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. You can use CD-RW discs to back up, store, and update files, or to copy files from an
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Do not write on the surface. Do not place the CD in direct sunlight. Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the CD. Do not bend the CD. Caring for the CD-RW drive To protect your CD-RW drive during operation, observe the following precautions. Remove any CD in the drive before moving the drive. Do not insert foreign objects into the drive. Do not stack objects on the drive. Do not remove the drive cover or attempt to service the drive. Do not operate the drive under any of the
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To load a CD into a vertically mounted CD-RW drive, follow these steps. 1. Press the Eject/Load button. 2. Look at the illustrations and compare them to your loading tray. If your loading tray looks like the left illustration, insert the CD carefully so that the edges of the CD are underneath the tabs on the loading tray. These plastic tabs cover the edges of the CD and hold it in place. The tabs are attached to the tray itself and cannot be moved. If your loading tray looks like the right i
