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  • Page 1 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information under the appendixes. Second Edition (December 2002) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2002. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 5 Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança. Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy. Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad. Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 6 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    . 23 CD-RW drive . . 10 Online technical support . . 23 Using IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA) . 11 Telephone technical support . . 23 Using the UDF Reader software for Windows 98, IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 Windows NT 4.0, or Windows Me .
  • Page 8 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: About This Book

    Registering your option Thank you for purchasing this IBM product. Please take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you.
  • Page 10 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Installation And User's Guide

    Product description The IBM 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive can write and read CD-RW and CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, and can read mass-produced stamped CDs. CDs created with this drive are compatible with Multi-Read CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives that can read CD-RW discs and other media, and with older non-MR CD-ROM drives that can read only CD-R and CD-ROM discs.

  • Page 12: Software Description

    CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs. v IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA): You can use DLA to access your CD-RW drive using a drive letter. You can copy files to recordable media using the windows command line or by using the drag-and-drop method.

  • Page 13: Product Views

    v Keep the CD-RW drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install the drive in your computer. Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity buildup. v Do not force insertion of the power cable. Doing so might damage the connector or the drive.

  • Page 14: Installing The Drive

    Some non-IBM computers support the cable-select setting, where the position of the device on the cable determines whether a device is master or slave. See the documentation that comes with your computer to determine if your computer supports this setting.

  • Page 15: Step 5. Mounting The Drive In The Bay

    one pair of pins corresponding to the setting you chose in Step 3. v If you are configuring the drive as master, set the jumper to the master 1 device setting. (This is how the drive is set when it is shipped.) If there is a second device on the IDE port, check that the device is configured as slave.

  • Page 16: Step 6. Attaching The Cables To The Drive

    Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 17: Step 9. Installing The Cd-Rw Drive Software

    1. CD-R discs are playable on most audio CD players. CD-RW discs are playable only on some audio CD players. 2. CD-R media is rated by write-speed. For 48x write mode, 48x media is required. For best results, limit write-speed to the media speed rating. The Record Now Software included in the option kit will allow you to limit the maximum recording speed.

  • Page 18: Using The Drive

    Handle the CD by the edges or by the center hole. Do not touch the surface of the CD. v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD from the center to the edge with a soft, lint-free cloth. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 19: Caring For The Cd-Rw Drive

    v Do not write on the surface. v Do not place the CD in direct sunlight. v Do not use commercial cleaners to clean the CD. v Do not bend the CD. Caring for the CD-RW drive To protect your CD-RW drive during operation, observe the following precautions: v Remove any CD in the drive before moving the drive.

  • Page 20: Ejecting A Cd Manually

    Explorer. Windows will stage the files in a temporary location. When you are ready to write the files to your CD, open the drive letter and click Write these files to CD. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Using Ibm Drive Letter Access (Dla)

    Note: Trying to eject the disc will prompt you to record the files. Using IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA) IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA) is included on the User’s Guide and Software CD so you can write data to CD-RW and CD-R media.

  • Page 22: Using The Recordnow Software

    CD. Note: To limit the recording speed in RecordNow select Options, and in the Advanced tab window pick the speed of your choice from the drop down box entitled, Limit the Maximum recorder speed. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Appendix A. Product Specifications

    0.9 A 3. Product-description data represents IBM’s design objectives and is provided for comparative purposes; actual results might vary, based on a variety of factors. This product data does not constitute a warranty. Data is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 24 16.7 MB (1 MB is approximately 1 000 000 bytes of data) per second (ATA PIO Mode 4) 16.7 MB per second (ATA multi-word DMA Mode 2), 33.3 MB per second (Ultra DMA Mode 2) 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 25 Average access time (including latency) 100 ms (20-48x, CAV) Cache memory (Read/Write) 2 MB Disc diameter 12 cm (4.7 in.) (8cm [3 in.]) Rotational speed (CD-ROM/CD-R) 9800 rpm - 10 125 rpm Mean time between failures (MTBF) 100 000 POH (duty 10%) ®...
  • Page 26 TV set-top video CD players and most DVD systems. 4. The CD-RW drive does not have the necessary audio circuitry and decoding functions for CD-I playback, but it can be read from and write to CDs in this format. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Appendix B. Problem Solving

    5. Check that the color-coded edge on the IDE cable aligns with pin 1 on the IDE port and is closest to the power cable on the 48X/24X/48X Max CD-ReWritable drive See “Step 3. Selecting an IDE port” on page 4.

  • Page 28: You Cannot Create A Multi-Session Disc

    Check the Veritas software online user’s guide for more troubleshooting ideas. 2. You might have a damaged CD-R or CD-RW disc. Try a new CD-R disc or CD-RW disc, or another brand of disc. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 29: You Cannot Access The Cd-Rw Drive, Or The Drive Icon Does Not Display (Windows Xp)

    3. If you can read from a CD-RW disc in the CD-RW drive, but not in another optical drive, be sure that a UDF Reader program is installed on the computer that contains the other optical drive. For more information on the UDF Reader program, see “Using the UDF Reader software for Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, or Windows Me”...

  • Page 30: There Is No Sound From The Cd

    Some audio adapters might require a special cable. See the documentation that comes with your sound adapter. You might have to purchase a separate audio cable for the 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive. The audio-out connector on the 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive requires a MPC-2 compliant Molex 70553 or equivalent connector.

  • Page 31: Appendix C. Customizing The Device-Driver Configuration Settings

    8. Click the Advanced Settings tab. 9. Select the appropriate Transfer Mode pull-down that corresponds to the CD-RW location (Device 0 for Master, Device 1 for Slave). 10. Select DMA if Available. 11. Click OK. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...

  • Page 32: Enabling Dma For Windows 2000 Professional

    8. Click Transfer Mode, and select DMA if it is 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 your computer. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Appendix D. Product Warranty And Support Information

    Telephone technical support ® Installation and configuration support through the IBM HelpCenter will be withdrawn or made available for a fee, at IBM’s discretion, 90 days after the option © Copyright IBM Corp. 2002...
  • Page 34 For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table. If the number for your country or region is not listed, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.

  • Page 35: Ibm Statement Of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000

    Country-unique Terms. The terms of Part 2 replace or modify those of Part 1. The warranties provided by IBM in this Statement of Limited Warranty apply only to Machines you purchase for your use, and not for resale, from IBM or your reseller. The term “Machine” means an IBM machine, its features, conversions, upgrades, elements, or accessories, or any combination of them.
  • Page 36 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2) provide the service either at your location or a service center. IBM or your reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to the Machine.

  • Page 37: Part 2 - Country-Unique Terms

    IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges. Neither IBM nor your reseller is responsible for any of your confidential, proprietary or personal information contained in a Machine which you return to IBM or your reseller for any reason.
  • Page 38 Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation. Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the goods or...
  • Page 39 Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
  • Page 40 Machine in any of those countries from either (1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Personal Computer Machine in Albania, Armenia, Belarus,...
  • Page 41 IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty. The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM’s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
  • Page 42 Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence of the first paragraph of this Section:In such instances, regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from IBM, IBM is liable for no more than: (items 1 and 2 unchanged). IRELAND...
  • Page 43 Services Act 1982. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following is added to the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.
  • Page 44 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...

  • Page 45: Appendix E. Notices

    Consult your local IBM representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any IBM intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 46 IBM logo Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. 48X/24X/48X Max CD-RW Drive: User’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Part Number: 22P7001 Printed in U.S.A. (1P) P/N: 22P7001...

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