INSTALLING THE DRIVE
System Requirements
To ensure stable performance, the following system specifications are recommended.
OS
DOS 6.xx or higher, Windows 3.1x, 95/98/ME/2000/
NT 4.0, OS/2 Warp 3.0 or higher.
Interface
Vacant IDE interface connector
NOTE: To operate the drive using DOS 6.xx or higher you will need to
install the DOS device drivers. These are available for free download
from our support web site:
Hardware Installation
Please refer to your PC's user manual and follow their guidelines for adding
hardware components. Always follow their anti-static precautions.
1
Set the Master/Slave jumper on CD-ROM rear panel (refer to figure 1)
2
Locate an empty drive bay and slide the CD-ROM drive into the bay. Secure
with four screws.
3
Connect the power supply cable to the CD-ROM drive. (Ensure the pin
definition of power connector is the same as shown in figure 1).
4
Connect the 40 pin IDE / ATAPI cable to the CD-ROM drive according to the
description in figure 1 (Note: Pin 1 on the cable is generally indicated by a
red stripe along the edge of the ribbon cable).
5
Connect the sound cable from the Analog Audio on the rear panel of
CD-ROM to your sound card (if you have a sound card in your system).
6
Follow you PC's user manual to re-assemble your PC.
NOTE: For optimum performance on Windows based systems the drives DMA
setting in the device manager should be enabled. Refer to your Systems help
menu for assistance.
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Connections and Settings
There are three pairs of jumpers, MA (Master), SL (Slave) and CS (Cable Select) on
the rear panel of your CD-ROM drive. Figure 1 shows the location of each jumper.
Rear of Drive
Cable Select
Digital
Analogue
Slave
Audio
Audio
Master
39
C S M
40
DC
RCCL
S L A
C
S
M
S
L
A
Master Device
(Factory default setting)
CS (CSEL)
If your system supports the CS setting you can set the jumper to the "CS" position. The
Master/Slave setting will then be made automatically depending on your hardware
Configuration. No jumper is then required on the "MA" or "SL" pins.
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INSTALLING THE DRIVE
HOST INTERFACE
POWER
1
2
+5
G
G
+12
C
S
M
S
L
A
Slave Device
Figure 1
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