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IBM
IBM 16X Max
RAM-Read
DVD-ROM Drive
User's Guide
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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information under “Appendix E. Product warranty and notices” on page E-1. First Edition (April 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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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. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. iv IBM 16X Max RAM-Read DVD-ROM Drive: User’s Guide
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Contents Safety: read first ....................iii About this book ....................vii Registering your option ..................vii Installation and user’s guide................1-1 Product description ...................1-1 Installation requirements..................1-1 Before you begin ....................1-2 Handling precautions..................1-2 Drive controls and connectors...............1-3 Installing the drive....................1-4 Step 1. Opening the computer...............1-4 S
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Warranty information on the World Wide Web ..........D-1 Online technical support .................D-1 Telephone technical support ................D-1 Appendix E. Product warranty and notices ..........E-1 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty..............E-1 Part 1 - General Terms .................E-1 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ..............E-4 Trademarks...................... E-12 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement....... E-13 vi IBM 16X Max RAM-Read 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 RAM-Read DVD-ROM. 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 and service, warranty, and n
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viii IBM 16X Max RAM-Read 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 RAM-READ DVD-ROM Drive. Product description This option package is intended for multimedia applications. The drive comes ® ® with a CD containing MPEG-2 decoding software for Microsoft Windows 98, ® Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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v Windows 98, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows Me operating system 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 for MPEG-2 decoding software 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. Handlin
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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¬Busy indicator This light comes on when the drive reads from, or plays a disc. «3¬Emergency eject hole This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove a disc from the drive. «4¬Open/Close button This button opens and closes the disc drawer when you push it. Installation and
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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. 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 other device as a master.
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Step 4. Mounting the drive in the bay Attention: Be sure to use the 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 the drive in
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The following is an illustration of the internal audio cable that comes with your option package. 1. The internal audio cable has a split-connector end and a single-connector end. Connect one of the split-connector ends «1¬to the audio-out connector on the DVD-ROM drive. If you have another CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive, attach the other split-connector end to the audio-out connector on this drive. Attach the single-connector end to your sound card. 2. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector «2¬to
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3. Reinstall the computer cover. 4. Reconnect all external devices. 5. Plug all power cords into the wall outlets. What to do next If you will be using the drive as a data-only DVD-ROM drive, or as a CD-ROM drive, you have completed the installation and do not need to install support software. For more information on maintaining your drive, see “Care and maintenance” on page 1-11. Step 7. Setting up your computer for DVD video playback This section provides instructions on enabling DMA settings
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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 when you insert a DVD. If you want to start DVD Express manually, follow these instructions: 1. Click Start, then click Programs, and then click Mediamatics DVD Express. 2. Click Mediamatics DVD Player. The DVD movie player window appears. For more information on how to use the DVD movie player, refer to the DVD Express online he
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Using the DVD-RAM Read function This section contains information on using the DVD-ROM drive with DVD-RAM discs. Using single-and double-sided DVD-RAM media DVD-RAM media is available in single-sided and double-sided versions. Versions with 2.6 GB and 4.7 GB are available in Type I or Type II cartridges. The 5.2 GB and 9.4 GB versions are double-sided and only available in Type I cartridges. Removing the disc from the cartridge DVD-RAM Type II discs may be removed from the cartridge for use in D
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Returning the disc to the Type II cartridge To return the disc to the Type II cartridge, align the label side of the disc «1¬with the DVD-RAM cartridge label side. Insert the disc and close the cartridge lid «2¬. A clicking sound will ensure the lid door is closed. Precautions for handling Be careful when handling the removed disc. Debris, dust particles, fingerprints, smears, or scratches may effect and damage recording and playback of the disc. To clean dust or other debris use a CD Cleaning K
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v Do not bend the disc. Caring for the DVD-ROM drive To protect your DVD-ROM drive during operation, observe the following precautions: v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error or damage the drive. v Avoid exposing the drive to the following conditions: – High humidity – High temperature – Excessive dust – Mechanical vibration – Sudden shock or dropping – Placement on an inclined surface – Direct sunlight – Sudden temperature changes v Do not insert foreign obje
