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Plextor PX-S88T Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 8X CD-Recordable 8X CD-ReWritable 24X max CD-ROM Operations Manual Model: PX-S88T (Internal)

  • Page 2: Record Your Serial Number

    (TLA#). Refer to the Plextor Manager User’s Manual for details. Plextor reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this manual at any time without prior notice. Plextor makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 3 • Do not open the optical pickup housing. • Obtain service only from Plextor-authorized personnel. LASER INFORMATION These products have been designed and manufactured according to IEC 825-1 on the Safety of Laser products. This product comes under “Class 1 Laser Products.” A Laser Caution Marking is attached on the top of the internal drive model: “Caution: Invisible laser radiation when open.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Getting Started ... 1 Meet the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Drive... 1 What the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Does ... 1 Minimum Configuration to Use the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline ... 2 PlexWriter Drive Features and Controls ... 2 Front Panel ...
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  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ∗ technology eliminates buffer underrun errors, making the writing of CDs even more robust. And Plextor backs up this remarkable drive with a one-year full warranty on parts and labor, and unlimited toll-free tech support. ∗ BURN-Proof is a licensed technology from Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd.

  • Page 8: Minimum Configuration To Use The Plexwriter 8/8/24A Slimline

    Section 1. Getting Started Minimum Configuration for the PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline • Computer: Pentium MMX 200-MHz CPU or faster. • Minimum RAM: 64 MB. • Hard disk size: To write to a CD in image mode (that is, to write an image of a CD to your hard disk), you need 1 GB of free space.

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    • Do not attempt to open the drive and service it yourself. Removing the cover may expose you to harmful electrical voltages or the laser beam. For your safety, entrust service to Plextor-authorized service personnel only. • Keep your CD discs free of dirt or other contaminants, by storing them in jewel cases.
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  • Page 11: Installation And Maintenance Hints

    2. Installation and Maintenance Hints This chapter offers some hints for installing and maintaining your PlexWriter drive. Record the Serial Number Record the serial number of your drive. A good place to record it is the inside front cover of this manual. Enable DMA To achieve top speeds for reading and writing with your PlexWriter drive, Direct Memory Access (DMA) must be enabled for the drive.
  • Page 12 Section 2. Installation and Maintenance Hints 4. In the ATAPI DMA support box, check Enable ON for both channels, then select 5. When you see the warning prompt, just select Yes. 6. A FINISHED prompt appears indicating that DMA detection settings have been changed.

  • Page 13: Upgrading Firmware

    PlexWriter drive. However, we advise that our customers always update drives with the latest available firmware. Before troubleshooting a possible problem with your drive please make sure to visit our web site at www.plextor.com to check if you have the latest firmware.
  • Page 14 Section 2. Installation and Maintenance Hints To disable DMA in Windows NT 4.0 SP 3 or higher: 1. Connect to the Internet with a browser and click on the following link to download the program “dmachcki.exe.” Save the file to any directory. http://download.microsoft.com/download/winntsrv40/utility/1.0.0.1/ nt4/en-us/dmachcki.exe 2.

  • Page 15: Using Your Plexwriter

    Media “on page 13 for a list of approved media at the time this manual was printed, and see the Plextor web site at http://www.plextor.com for an updated list. NOTE: You can write to high-speed RW discs only on drives that support this media.

  • Page 16: Handling Cd Media

    Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter Handling CD Media Take care when handling blank CD-R and CD-RW media. Dust, scratches, and fingerprints on either side of the disc can cause write errors during recording. When picking up or holding blank media you can either place your fingers along the outer edge of the disc, or place one finger through the center hole and one finger on the outer edge.

  • Page 17: Writing To Cd-R And Cd-Rw Media

    IMPORTANT: Most CD-ROM drives manufactured since 1997 can read both conventional and the new high-speed CD-RW discs. Drives manufactured before 1997 cannot read CD-RW discs. Plextor CD-ROM drives beginning with the 12/20PleX and newer can read CD-RW discs, including the new, high-speed discs. Advantages of BURN-Proof Technology...
  • Page 18 Section 3. Using Your PlexWriter What BURN-Proof Means to You: BURN-Proof technology in your PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline means you can safely use your computer for other things while you’re writing to a CD-R or CD-RW disc. It reduces the dreaded “coaster effect,” and lets you multitask freely and easily without bringing the burn to a screeching halt.

  • Page 19: Appendix A: Plexwriter Specifications

    Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Minimum System Requirements Computer Pentium MMX 200-MHz CPU or faster. Minimum RAM 64 MB Hard disk size 1 GB of free space to write to a CD in Image mode ATAPI settings DMA should be set to ON. ATAPI controller should be set to PIO Mode 4 in the motherboard BIOS or CMOS, or to DMA mode 2 in the operating system.
  • Page 20 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Performance Specifications 24X CAV: 1.53 – 3.60 MB/sec Sustained Read: (Rotation speed: 5,166 RPM) Mode 1: Stamp, CD-R 18X CAV: 1.17 – 2.70 MB/sec Mode 1, XA Mode 2, CD-DA: Stamp/CD-R 10X CAV: 0.56 – 1.50 MB/sec Mode 1, XA Mode 2, CD-DA: Stamp/CD-R/CD-RW 4X CLV: 600 KB/sec Mode 1, XA Mode 2, CD-DA: Stamp/CD-R/CD-RW...
  • Page 21 Fast blinking orange: Writing to disc Rear Panel Interface Inquiry string PLEXTOR sp CD-R sp sp sp PX-S88T sp sp (Where “sp” = a space) This is the standard inquiry string. The specification can be changed to meet the needs of the OEM.
  • Page 22 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Signal and Power Input Voltage DC +5V +/-5% Ripple voltage: Less than 100 mV Input Current Sleep: 30 mA average Standby: 60 mA average Read: 850 mA average Seek: 900 mA average, 1,500 mA peak Write: 850 mA average Spindle startup: 1,200 mA average, 1,500 mA peak Tray eject: 1,200 mA average, 1,500 mA peak Frame Ground...
  • Page 23 (11 msec half sine, 10-sec interval): No interruption in recorded data) Allowable shock, non-operation: Please contact Plextor for this information, as it was not available at the time of publication. Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications (5 to 300 Hz sine wave at 4x~24x...
  • Page 24 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Environmental Conditions (continued) Noise Generation Less than 53 dB (A), except during disc ejection Direction and distance: 1 m from front of drive Position: Horizontal Disc: TCD-775 (A-BEX 0.5g cm unbalanced disc) NOTE: Specification applies to the basic drive. Once the drive is mounted in a system, the system configuration may alter this specification.
  • Page 25 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Detailed Dimensions PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Operations Manual...
  • Page 26 Appendix A: PlexWriter Specifications Interface Connector Pin Assignments Signal Audio L-ch Audio GND RESET DIOW IORDY DMACK- INTRQ DASP CSEL N.C (TEST1) PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Operations Manual Signal Audio R-ch DD10 DD11 DD12 DD13 DD14 DD15 DMARQ DIOR DMACK I/O CS16- PDIAG- CS3FX N.C (TEST 2)

  • Page 27: Index

    access time · 14 ATAPI interface settings · 2 specification · 15 ATAPI interface connector · 16 audio signal · 16 buffer underrun · 11 buffer, data · 15 BURN-Proof · 1, 11 burst read · 14 bus size and controller · 15 cable length ·...
  • Page 28 Index hard disk, size · 2 high-speed CD-RW media · 9 reading from · 11 humidity operating · 17 storage · 17 transportation · 17 indicator, LED · 2, 15 input current · 16 input voltage · 16 inquiry string · 15 interface, rear panel ·...
  • Page 29 warranty · 25 weight · 18 Windows 2000 disabling DMA · 8 enabling DMA in · 6 Windows 95/98/ME disabling DMA · 7 enabling DMA in · 5 Windows DMA settings · 2 Windows NT disabling DMA · 8 enabling DMA in · 5 write speed ·...
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  • Page 31: Warranty

    In the event this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, PLEXTOR will, at its option, repair or replace the defective unit.
  • Page 32 Index Plextor Corp 48383 Fremont Blvd., Suite 120 Fremont, CA 94538 Phone: 510-440-2000 FAX: 510-651-9755 Toll Free: 1(800) 886-3935 Email: info@plextor.com www.plextor.com PlexWriter 8/8/24A Slimline Operations Manual...

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