Features Of The Px-712 - Plextor PX-712 Installation And User Manual

Features of the PX-712

• Choice of interfaces:
ATAPI interface: The PX-712A easily installs in virtually any
PC with an E-IDE ATAPI interface.
Serial ATA interface: The PX-712SA takes advantage of the
benefits of the new Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
interface, with its smaller, more flexible cables and faster
interface speed.
• High speed transfers: Supports Ultra DMA33, DMA Mode 2, and
PIO Mode 4.
• PoweRec: Plextor Optimized Writing Error Reduction Control
(PoweRec) adjusts laser power and writing speed so they're at the
optimum settings for that particular disc. (For example, when you're
writing a DVD, PoweRec checks to see if the maximum 12X speed
is possible, and sets the optimum write speed.) You can enable and
disable PoweRec.
• VariRec: Lets you change the write strategy to record at highest
quality on different types of discs. Also provides user adjustment of
the recording power above or below a default level. This adjustment
lets you customize the optimum laser power to your own needs.
• Silent Mode: Unique technology that sets the drive for super-silent
operation. By controlling access speed, read/write speed, and tray
opening and closing speed, you reduce drive noise to a whisper.
• MMC compliance: Supports the MMC-4 command set.
• Flash memory: Allows upgrading the PX-712 to the latest firmware
revision (available from the Plextor web site) without opening the
computer or physically accessing the drive.
• Black tray: Reduces the effect of optical distortion by absorbing
reflections from the laser beam, enhancing read quality.
• Plug and Play: Supports Windows Plug and Play.
Section 1. Getting Started
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