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IBM Personal Computer or compatible computer with an 80486 processor (or later version).
640 KB RAM (random-access memory) for DOS 3.3 (or later) and 4 MB RAM for Windows 3.1 (or later).
3.5-inch, 1.44 MB or 2.88 MB diskette drive
IDE port and cable
The CD-ROM drive requires an IDE interface to your computer.
The IDE port is on the system board of the computer or on an IDE bus adapter. Newer computers typically
have two IDE ports on the system board adjacent to one another. The primary IDE port is usually connected
to your hard disk drive. (If the interface cable connector has 40 pins, your computer uses the IDE
architecture.)
If your computer has one IDE port, you can attach a maximum of two devices. If your computer has a primary
and a
secondary IDE port, you can attach up to two devices to each port for a maximum of four devices.
The CD-ROM drive connection requires an available connector on the IDE cable. If the computer has two IDE
ports, examine the cables on both ports for an available connector. If your IDE cables have only one
connector, you can replace one of the cables with the two-connector cable included in this option package. If
you have more than one IDE port, attach hard disk drives to the cable on the primary IDE port. Attach slower
devices, such as CD-ROM and tape drives, to the cable on the secondary port. Some computers come with a
dual-port, high-performance IDE controller.
Connecting the CD-ROM drive to the secondary IDE port provides better operating system performance. If
you are attaching the CD-ROM drive to the same port as another device, such as a hard disk drive or tape
drive, refer to the documentation for that device to see if there are any special requirements or settings. Some
devices, such as a high speed tape drive, must not be installed on the same port as a CD-ROM drive.
Power connector:
To provide power to the CD-ROM drive, you need an unused 4-pin dc-power connector on the cable coming
from the computer power supply. If all power cables are in use, purchase a dc Y-connector (available at most
electronic stores) and split a connection to add a power connector.
CD-ROM drive mounting:
The CD-ROM drive installs in an accessible vertical or horizontal 5.25-inch mounting bay. You might need
both a flat-blade and a Phillips-head screwdriver for the installation.
Operating system:
The installation instructions are written for the following operating systems.
- Microsoft Windows NT 3.51or later.
- Microsoft Windows 3.0 or later (DOS 6.0 or later).
- Windows 95.
- OS/2 3.0 or later (you might need the installation
diskettes).
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