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About this book This manual contains instructions for installing and using the IBM ® 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. The manual is divided into thefollowing parts: Part 1: Installation and user ’s guide This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in thefollowi...

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Installation and user’s guide This section contains the product description, hardware and softwareinstallation instructions, and operating information for the IBM 8x4x32x8CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. Product description This Option by IBM contains a unique multifunction drive that can read andwr...

Drive controls and connectors The following diagrams show the location and functions of the drive controlsand connectors. Front view of the drive: Recordable ReWr ReWritab itable le 1 Disc drawer This drawer is where you load and unload a disc. 2 Busy indicator This light comes on when the drive rea...

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 connector This connects the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive to the IDE cable. 4 Power connector Thi...

Step 3. Selecting an IDE connector Newer computers typically have two IDE connectors. If your computer hastwo IDE connectors, use the secondary IDE connector to connect theCD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. Typically the secondary IDE connectoris adjacent to the primary IDE connector that connects to ...

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 longmight damage the drive. You can mount the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive horizontally orvertically in the comp...

The following is an illustration of the internal audio cable that comes withyour option package. 1. The internal audio cable has a split-connector end and a single-connectorend. Connect one of the split-connector ends 1 to the audio-out connector on the CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive. If you have a...

3. Reinstall the computer cover. 4. Reconnect all external devices. 5. Plug all power cords into the electrical outlets. Step 7. Updating your computer configuration After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer.Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displ...

The IBM CD-RW & DVD-ROM Software and User’s Guide CD contains several video device drivers in the \DRIVERS\VIDEO directory. These can be useful ifyou are having difficulty playing back DVD videos. Before using them, consultyour system manual to determine what video hardware you have. To installt...

and then the data becomes fixed. DLA-created media can be read only withnewer CD-ROM drives and DVD-ROM drives that support multi-read mode.No UDF reader is required for Windows NT 4.0, Windows Me, Windows 95 orWindows 98, if you use the CLOSE DISC button when ejecting a DLA-createddisc. A UDF reade...

Region code Region 1 U.S., Canada 2 Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Japan 3 Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Korea 4 Latin America, Australia, New Zealand 5 Former Soviet Union, the rest of Africa, India 6 People’s Republic of China You will be prompted for the initial region selection. If you insert a DV...

Caring for the CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combination Drive To protect your CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive during operation,observe the following precautions: v Do not move the drive when it is in use. Doing so might cause data error ormight damage the drive or discs. v Avoid exposing the drive to the followi...

Note: Formatting is completed in approximately 45 minutes. The MyCDprogram configures the disc to receive data, verifies the integrity ofthe disc surface, and writes MyCD file system structures to the disc.You can do other tasks on your computer while the disc is beingformatted. 3. Right-click on th...

Appendix A. Product specifications This appendix includes the following information: v Physical specifications v Power requirements v Environmental requirements v Read speeds v Write speeds Physical specifications The physical specifications 2 of the 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive are list...

Specification Operational Nonoperational Temperature(noncondensing) +5° C to +45° C (+41° F to +113° F) -30° C to +60° C (-22° F to 140° F) Relative humidity(noncondensing) 25% to 85% 10% to 90% Read speeds Media Read Speed DVD single layer 3.3 to 8X Constant Angular Velocity (CAV) DVD dual layer 2....

Appendix B. Problem solving Computer problems can be caused by hardware, software, or user error. Usingthe information in this section, you might be able to solve problems yourself orgather helpful information that you can pass on to a service technician. Youmight also need to refer to your computer...

1. The disc might be dirty; clean it as described in “Caring for a CD orDVD” on page 1-11. 2. The disc might be defective; try another disc. 3. The disc is not ISO-9660, High Sierra Group (HSG), or Universal DiscFormat (UDF) compatible. Check with your place of purchase. v There is no sound from the...

Appendix C. Customizing the device-driverconfiguration settings Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows Me have two device-driverconfiguration parameters: Auto Insert Notify and DMA. The Auto Insert Notify parameter enables the computer to start playing oraccessing the disc automatically after being ins...

8. Click the Transfer Mode menu and select DMA if 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 the computer. Enabling DMA for Windows NT 4.0 Enabling DMA for Windo...

Appendix D. Help and service information This section contains information on how to obtain warranty information onthe World Wide Web and online and telephone technical support. Warranty information on the World Wide Web The IBM Machine Warranties Web site athttp://www.ibm.com/servers/support/machin...

v Computer manufacturer, model, serial number (if IBM), and manual v Exact wording of the error message (if any) v Description of the problem v Hardware and software configuration information for your system If possible, be at your computer. Your technical support representative mightwant to walk yo...

Appendix E. Product warranty and notices This section contains the warranty period for your product and the IBMStatement of Limited Warranty. Machine - 8x4x32x8 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combination Drive Warranty period* - One Year * Contact your place of purchase for warranty service information. Some IBM Mac...

to you for replacement by you. You must return all defective CRUs to IBMwithin 30 days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. You are responsible fordownloading designated Machine Code and Licensed Internal Code updatesfrom an IBM Internet Web site or from other electronic media, and followingthe i...

regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM(including fundamental breach, negligence, misrepresentation, or other contractor tort claim), except for any liability that cannot be waived or limited byapplicable laws, IBM is liable for no more than 1. damages for bodily ...

arbitration award shall be final and binding for the parties without appeal andthe arbitral award shall be in writing and set forth the findings of fact and theconclusions of law. All proceedings shall be conducted, including all documents presented in suchproceedings, in the English language. The n...

NEW ZEALAND The IBM Warranty for Machines: The following paragraph is added to this Section: The warranties specified in this Section are in addition to any rights you mayhave under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation whichcannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act ...

will be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts; and 5) inGreece, Israel, Italy, Portugal, and Spain any legal claim arising out of thisStatement will be brought before, and finally settled by, the competent court ofAthens, Tel Aviv, Milan, Lisbon, and Madrid, respectively. THE...

Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: IBM’s entire liability to you for actual damages arising in all situations involvingnonperformance by IBM in respect of the subject matter of this Statement ofWarranty will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machin...

extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verifythe applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of the IBM Corporation in the UnitedStates or other countries or both: IBM HelpCenter Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are t...

by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorizedchanges or modifications could void the user ’s authority to operate theequipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful in...